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Why China’s ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 8, 2025
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a resistance army and the Chinese-backed military regime in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been...
Chin Resistance Tensions Boil Over as CNA Seizes Rival’s Myanmar HQ
The Irrawaddy
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July 8, 2025
Tensions over territory between rival ethnic Chin armed groups have erupted into violence, with the Chin National Army (CNA) reportedly seizing the Chin National Defense Force (CNDF) headquarters on Saturday. The attack on CNDF’s Camp Rihli came...
Security tightened along Indo-Myanmar border
Awaz The Voice
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July 8, 2025
Aizawl Following intense clashes between the Chinland Defence Force-Hualngoram (CDF-H) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) inside Myanmar, the Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles have been deployed with heightened alertness along the...
Commemorating 63 years since the ‘7 July Student Uprising’ in Myanmar
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 8, 2025
Pro-democracy activists in Myanmar and in the diaspora marked the 63rd anniversary of the “7 July Student Uprising” on Monday. On July 7, 1962, Rangoon University students were killed protesting against the then-regime leader Ne Win, who...
Myanmar’s Strongest Armed Ethnic Alliance is Faltering
The Irrawaddy
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July 4, 2025
On June 5, 2025, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) convened an urgent meeting in Kutkai town in northern Shan State. Chaired by the group’s vice chief of staff, Major General Peng De Jun, it brought together at least 25 top...
Myanmar junta releases 93 child soldiers amid UN scrutiny
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
MYANMAR'S ruling junta said on Friday it had already discharged 93 minors from military service, countering a United Nations report last month that accused it and allies of recruiting more than 400 children, many in combat roles. In a rare...
Myanmar Junta defends record, says 93 child soldiers released
Daily Times
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July 4, 2025
Myanmar’s ruling junta claimed on Friday that it had already released 93 children from military service, responding to a recent UN report that accused it of widespread child recruitment. The military stated that it had conducted a verification...
India News | Security Tightened Along Indo-Myanmar Border Amid Escalating Clashes Across Border
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], July 8 (ANI): Following intense clashes between the Chinland Defence Force-Hualngoram (CDF-H) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) inside Myanmar, the Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles have been deployed with...
Security tightened along Indo-Myanmar border amid escalating clashes across border
The News Mill
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July 8, 2025
Following intense clashes between the Chinland Defence Force-Hualngoram (CDF-H) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) inside Myanmar, the Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles have been deployed with heightened alertness along the Indo-Myanmar...
Myanmar Junta Frees 93 Child Soldiers Following UN Accusations Of Recruitment Abuses
Arise News
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July 4, 2025
Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged the discharge of 93 minors from its armed forces, responding to a recent United Nations report accusing it and allied groups of recruiting more than 400 children—many of whom were allegedly used in...
Will Myanmar block East Timor’s Asean entry? The junta draws a red line
South China Morning Post
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July 8, 2025
As East Timor edges closer to joining Asean, Myanmar’s military rulers are seeking to block its entry, in a warning to it – and governments everywhere – against engaging with the war-torn country’s opposition forces. Last week, sources cited by...
Myanmar Film Tour 2025 makes last stop in Chiang Mai
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 4, 2025
The Myanmar Film Tour 2025 made a stop Chiang Mai University (CMU) on June 28. It was hosted by Spirit in Education Movement (SEM), Friends Without Borders Foundation, The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD),...
China risks rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
BDNews24
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The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...
China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
The Straits Times
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July 8, 2025
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...
Why China’s dispute with Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths
The Kathmandu Post
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The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...
Myanmar junta says 93 child soldiers already released, as it counters UN criticism
Yahoo News
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(Corrects headline to make clear criticism did not spur release, adds paragraph 4 to show timing of release was unclear) By Naw Betty Han and Shoon Naing (Reuters) -Myanmar's ruling junta said on Friday it had already discharged 93 minors from...
Migrants jump from building in failed escape during KL immigration raid
The Sun Daily
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Desperate attempts to escape an immigration raid turned chaotic as two migrants jumped from a second-floor shophouse while others faked injuries or claimed UNHCR status. The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department (JIM) detained 60...
Myanmar junta releases 93 child soldiers after UN criticism
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Naw Betty Han and Shoon Naing (Reuters) -Myanmar's ruling junta said on Friday it has already discharged 93 minors from military service, responding to a United Nations report last month accusing it and its allies of recruiting over 400...
Exclusive-China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Naw Betty Han, Devjyot Ghoshal, Shoon Naing and Poppy McPherson (Reuters) -The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 03, 2025 Evening
MoeMaKa
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July 3, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 03, 2025 Evening 📌📌 1. Photos Emerge of Downed Military Aircraft in Hpasawng Township July 3 | Radio NUG It has been confirmed that a military-owned aircraft has crashed in Hpasawng Township, Kayah (Karenni)...