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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Sep 26

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 21

Look to Myanmar for a vision of a world where authoritarians have unfettered power | Simon Tisdall

The brutality and repression there highlight the failings of a dysfunctional world order. Unless we do better, this is the future, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 29

Fascinating interview and so much respect for Daw Myo Myo Aye. Her courage and sheer determination are humbling.

Thank you @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social for such great reporting.

Please consider becoming a subscriber to support the free press.

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Frontier Myanmar @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social · Aug 28

Q&A | Prominent trade unionist and president of the labour federation Solidarity Trade Union of Myanmar Daw Myo Myo Aye speaks with Frontier in the wake of several labour victories in Yangon’s factories and before her arrest by the junta.

‘We have nothing’: A Myanmar trade unionist speaks

Prominent trade unionist and president of the labour federation Solidarity Trade Union of Myanmar Daw Myo Myo Aye speaks with Frontier in the wake of several labour victories in Yangon’s factories and...

www.frontiermyanmar.net

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 26

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To be fair, Mathieson does not provide any evidence to substantiate his claims.

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A history of high-paid Western grifters in Myanmar - Asia Times

Myanmar’s rebranded State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) has announced elections for December 28, in a flurry of domestic dictatorial reformation.

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 14

When you are in #Myanmar access to @irrawaddynews.bsky.social is restricted. So you need a VPN.

But when you use a VPN, @irrawaddynews.bsky.social uses a third-party to block you accessing their website.

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 11

Nothing new under the sun; but good to have such kind of report by @tninstitute.bsky.social on “grey” areas on the #Myanmar society and economy.
www.tni.org/en/article/k...

Karaoke Bars in Myanmar: Hubs of Injustice and Resilience | Transnational Institute

Karaoke bars (KTV) in Myanmar bring together people from all walks of life – for better or worse. This commentary explores the controversy surrounding KTVs and argues that understanding them reveals m...

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 11

2 - We were told that some Western countries thought it would be a good idea to support AA resuming tourism in #Ngapali to support “the” revolution.

You have to be delusional to think it is a smart idea.

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 11

1 - @fortifyrights.bsky.social is doing fantastic work in #Rakhine on the atrocities committed against the Rohingya people who are suffering between Scylla and Charybdis.

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ACLED @acleddata.bsky.social · Aug 8

#Myanmar now ranks third globally for drone events — behind only Ukraine & Russia — as the junta ramps up investment to counter opposition forces.

A new @theguardian.com piece using #ACLED data examines the conflict’s scale: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Myanmar military junta using European technology for drone attacks, report says

Junta obtained ‘anti-jamming’ product made in Europe through a Chinese company, research finds, triggering calls for tighter sanctions

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 10

Let’s make an assumption.

The junta hired a lobbying firm to remove Kyaw Moe Tun as the #Myanmar UN permanent representative.

This report from @amnesty.org tells us that the Trump administration seems to care as much as Min Aung Hlaing about human rights.

www.amnestyusa.org/press-releas...

Leaked U.S. State Department Human Rights Report Reveals Alarming Omissions on Global Violations

This year’s report has been manipulated by the Trump administration to not accurately reflect the ongoing and grave violations of human rights, and that’s deeply troubling.

www.amnestyusa.org

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · Aug 7

The skew in global perception of the Cambodia-Thailand conflict stems from a fact closer to home: namely, that Cambodia doesn’t have a free press.

Why Cambodia Is Losing the Information War With Thailand

The lack of an independent press has made it hard for the government to communicate its side of the story.

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☠️Knox Rotzlöffel☠bewirft Rechtsextreme mit Hühnerknochen☠️ @knox-rotzloeffel.bsky.social · Jul 18

#Punk rockers from Yangon, Myanmar

The Rebel Riot - One Day

YouTube video by The Rebel Riot Band

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 3

As we had time to kill, we listened to two recent episodes of @insightmyanmar.bsky.social - quite boring.

The host is not a journalist, I get it. But gosh, spending 40+ minutes with Turnell to get banalities, misleading and half-baked insights, and complacency—thanks but no thanks.

Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 2

And much less bullish than his messages on FB and elsewhere.

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 1

Are EAOs liable against International Laws due to the destruction and pollution induced by their (lack of) governance?

Frontier Myanmar @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social · Aug 1

This week on Frontier’s podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, we discuss how water pollution from Shan State rare earth mines threatens people in northern Thailand with International Rivers Regional Campaigns Director Pai Deetes.
whimyanmar.com/groundwork-f...

What's Happening in Myanmar: Groundwork for Military Elections & River Pollution

With Pai Deetes, Southeast Asia Program Regional Campaigns Director at International Rivers. This week on What’s Happening in Myanmar, the military regime lifts the state of emergency and enacts ...

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Aug 1

In addition to this, we have new laws enacted now (Cybersecurity and Elections), the end of the State of Emergency, a 40% tariff on exports to the US, some crap around rare earths, etc. Business as usual.
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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is the case in other areas, too. Civilians are caught between armed groups, and no good option but to suffer.

Of course, the situation for the Rohingya is unacceptable and tragic — their suffering is immense.

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jul 25

Leverage, did you say leverage?

Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jul 25

#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

The US lifted some targeted #sanctions against some entities and individuals.

What will other partners do?

Looking forward to seeing @special-council.bsky.social and @justiceformyanmar.org reactions.

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jul 8

His letter for #Myanmar is not for the NUG…

Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jul 8

Reading the reactions to Trump’s letter to MAH is quite funny and pathetic.

Sean Turnell is leading the pack on this, as he did after the recent article published by @economist.com

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jul 6

#DaftPunkCat

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Josh Sheehan 🪷🌳🏳️‍⚧️🎸🐕🧡 @sheehanistan.bsky.social · Jul 3

MYANMAR: "It is the first known polio case in Myanmar since 2019."

"those on the ground said the protracted conflict may make it difficult to trace the virus"

"The worst part of the situation is that these are absolutely vaccine preventable"

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Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jun 28

Why?

Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jun 28

Indeed.

Ma Thibu @mathibu.bsky.social · Jun 28

Not sure if Putin and his galaxy of vassals is a smart move.

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