Intelligence Briefing

Myanmar junta figures indicate less than half of political parties won seats in recent elections

Mizzima According to figures released by the Myanmar junta, 26 of the 57 political parties that contested the junta-organised election failed to secure even a single seat.

Arakan Army secures control over 12 towns, poised to capture more amid expanded military campaign

Mizzima The Arakan Army (AA) announced that it has successfully taken control of 12 towns during its year-long military campaign, with plans to capture four more, including Ann and Maungdaw.

Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups’ Advances Against Junta: State-by-State Breakdown

Following its power seizure in 2021, Myanmar’s military has been locked in a civil war spanning not only the central plains but also ethnic areas.

The Irrawaddy Burma Election 2010

The People's Daily, a daily newspaper that is an organ of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, reported on Thursday that Burma's EC had declared the USDP, led by Prime Minister Thein Sein, the winner of 259 out of 325 seats in the H

How should China be involved in Myanmar’s affairs?

Thwin Linn Aung The following is a commentary that delves in Myanmar-China affairs as Myanmar is set to mark the fourth year of military junta rule.

7 EAO Alliance pushes for inclusive dialogue amid escalating civil conflict

Mizzima The 7 EAO Alliance, a coalition of seven ethnic armed organizations (EAOs), has emphasized the need for inclusive political dialogue involving all stakeholders to address Myanmar’s ongoing crisis.

Burma’s Cyber Scam Centers: A Global Security Crisis, Now Targeting Americans

Antonio Graceffo Against the backdrop of Burma’s civil war, cyber scam centers have expanded across the country, becoming a major source of revenue for criminal networks and armed groups.

NDF says party dissolution “a slap on the nose” amid broader political crackdown in Myanmar

NUG and 215 organisations urge ASEAN to exclude Myanmar junta from defence meetings

Mizzima The NUG and 215 organisations urged ASEAN through an open letter dated 30 August to exclude Myanmar’s military junta from the upcoming meetings involving defence officials. The letter is as follows.

Brotherhood Alliance tensions explode as MNDAA seizes Kutkai and advances on Namhkam

Mizzima In a major shift within the northern Shan State theatre, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has seized full control of Kutkai after forcing the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) to relinquish its positions.