In Myanmar, environmental issues have rarely gotten the attention they deserve. as there are more urgent problems like basic human rights and functioning of institutions. However, recent natural disasters made it clear that ecological crises won’t wait for better days to come.
As we work toward a brighter future, it is important to start thinking about our environment and what we can do to protect it. With current regime in power, things are likely to get worse. Years of neglect and harmful, non-transparent investments have only added to the damage.
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Weekly update (Dec 22-27)
The Arakan Army (AA) has announced it’s ready for talks, shifting to diplomacy after some major wins on the ground. It’s perfect timing as the AA has got the upper hand now and great leverage for negotiations with the junta.
𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞�� 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
-PDF warned travelers on Yangon-Mandalay Expressway of potential clashes
-Clashes intensified in Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region
-Chin forces lose seven rangers during Mindat Victory
𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
-Junta systematically abducting young people for conscription
-Regime conducted airstrikes in Sittwe, Rakhine
-Political prisoner died after being denied medical care in Monywa
𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐬 & 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬
-Detained political prisoners rescued during Chin battles
-Military informer shot dead in Pauk Kaung tsp, Bago region
-Ward administrator targeted and killed in Yangon
𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬
-Human trafficking of women to China increased
-Over 50 dead in Mattaya due to lack of medical care and aid
-About 30,000 displaced people in Bhamo need urgent aid
-5000 fled Kamma township in Magway due to military’s raids
𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
-The regime to collaborate with a Chinese company on a gas terminal project
-The regime increased customs duty calculation by 70% starting 2025
-The regime suspended a publisher’s licence over obscene text allegations
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬
-Ireland to intervene in ICJ case against Myanmar over Rohingya genocide
-Bangladesh declined talks with AA over border issues
-India tightened border entry rules for Myanmar citizens
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
-NUG and NUCC continued to reject the regime’s 2025 election
-Coup leader called for unity amid growing losses
-Captured regime general admitted defeat in Rakhine State
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Weekly update (Dec 15-22)
More and more news is coming out about youths being conscripted by the regime. At the same time, we’re seeing great victories from the AA in Rakhine, and Chin forces in Chin. We are also feeling relieved that the KIA and KNU are still standing strong.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
-AA captured key military command in Ann Township, expanding control over Rakhine State
-The regime formed public security groups as tension rose in Ayeyarwady Region
-The NUG condemned the regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons
𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
-KIA seized militia camp near China border
-KNU and allies captured strategic positions in Karen State
-Civilians killed amid fighting near Mandalay
-Mass surrender of regime troops reported in Chin State battles
-Civilians killed during regime’s artillery attack on refugee vehicle from Rakhine State
-NLD youth leader sentenced to 31 years in prison
-Civilians targeted in Shan State attacks
𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
-Youth activists arrested in Yangon for protesting on Human Rights Day
-Over 120 men abducted for conscription in Mandalay Region