Author: Akari
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Monastic Murders and Rohingya Recruitment: Military’s Controversial Tactics Spark Nationalist Outrage
Many monks in the Upper Region were killed. The military repeatedly issued statements claiming it was the PDFs who did it, even coining the phrase, “PDF kills monks.” It wasn’t until the abbot of Win Nimmita Monastery was shot and killed that people realized it was actually the military responsible for the killings. As a…
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Accidental Bombings, Insurgent Tactics, and the Need for Military Innovation
If the military conducts airstrikes with aircraft and AA ends up accidentally bombing wounded soldiers who were receiving medical care, whether this incident was intentional or accidental remains unclear—but in the future, we may hear more such stories. If, in the northern regions, insurgents begin placing wounded soldiers in civilian areas—assigning them solely to locations…
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If You Can’t Do Anything, Don’t Seize Power: Incompetence, Corruption, and a Nation’s Suffering
If you’re truly incapable of doing anything, then it’s better not to seize power in the first place. Those who are actually capable end up in prison, don’t they? While lives are being lost, they just sit idly by, and the shelling of flood-prone areas still hasn’t ceased. They’ve even banned those who come to…
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Disaster Exploitation: Military Loots Aid, Extorts Donations, and Risks Public Outrage
Natural disasters aren’t something to be happy about. However, if one can take advantage of them, there’s a tremendous opportunity to score points—as a group that will be despised for life—and even reclaim the people’s affection. We are saving you day and night.We are even making you a part of our sustenance.We can also prove…
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Flood Crisis Puts Myanmar’s Military and Governance to the Ultimate Test
Natural epidemics and disasters will be a constant throughout our lives. Due to inadequate preparedness and poor management, many people died during Cyclone Nargis. However, when preparedness and management are effective, Myanmar’s record for having the lowest death toll during the first wave of COVID was among the best in the world. Now, the country…
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Military’s Flood Relief Scam: Donation Funds Misappropriated Amid Extortion and Forced Contributions
In times of flood or disaster, the military launches numerous projects to solicit donations—they’ve even set up multiple bank accounts. They’ve included even the bank accounts of Anti Kyu and Ko Aung Pyi Hsone. However, those who donate for flood relief have, to this day, not contributed to the military. Local police are extorting money…
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Top Commander Denounces ‘Kankan’ Myth, Blames NLD for Calamities, and Calls for Nationwide Yatra Clearance
The top commander stated that the supposed benefits of “Kankan”—in which most Buddhists mistakenly believe—simply do not exist. Moreover, he rejected the common notion that most of the natural disasters occurring today are due to the collapse of the natural ecosystem. Instead, he claimed that these calamities are caused solely by the actions of NLD…
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Opportunistic Draft: Myanmar’s New Military Conscription Law Sparks Bribery, Fraud, and Chaos
After the takeover, people began joining the military and serving as soldiers in an opportunistic manner. There are reportedly 40 million military supporters. In order to curb this rampant, opportunistic enlistment, a military service law was issued and enforced very strictly. There are so many eager applicants that a ballot is necessary, and some are…
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Feuding for Likes: Military Supporters Clash Amid National Upheaval
If they want lots of likes, these days military supporters are just busy feuding with one another. On one side, there’s Han Nyin Oo, Kyaw Swar, and Thazin Oo; on the other, Ma Pu Tu. Then there’s Ko Zaw Bhun Hine and Ko Aung Min, along with Ko Kyaw Myo Min and A Ba Bhulut.…
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Putin’s Prisoner Draft Sparks Fury: New Law Grants Military Immunity to Criminals
In Russia, a new law has been introduced that grants immunity to prisoners if they serve in the military, and Russian President Putin has personally signed it. However, one supporter of the Russian military expressed his disagreement with this new law. Because of it, convicted criminals will now be allowed to join the Russian military—it…