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issue:41, 22 Mar 2024

Scam Syndicates in Myanmar and Their Labor Entry Routes

They enter Myanmar directly or via transit points in Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, or the UAE. Along the China-Myanmar border, there are at least 35 Kyar Phyant businesses operating in seven towns: Muse, Lashio, Laukkai, Pangsang, Mong Pauk, Mongla, and Keng Tung.

issue:40, 22 Mar 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

Territories Under PSLF/TNLA Control

The map outlines the territories dominated or controlled by the Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA), both before and after the Operation 1027, as well as territories under the control of the Northern Alliance forces and the Shan State Progress Party (SSPP/SSA).

issue:39, 22 Mar 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

The Old Ta’ang (Palaung) “Territorial Dream”

The map presents the territories controlled or active by the Palaung State Liberation Organization/Palaung State Liberation Army (PSLO/PSLA) from 1963 to 1991, alongside the territories demanded by the ceasefire PSLO during the 1993-94 National Convention.

issue:38, 23 Jan 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

Arakan Army Seized Key Bases in Northern Rakhine

Following the Operation 1027, clashes have resumed in Rakhine State, where the Arakan Army (AA) has seized control of at least 162 SAC military outposts. Significantly, nearly 40 of these SAC outposts were secured by the AA, following SAC forces’ withdrawal from their positions.

issue:37, 23 Jan 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

Self-administration Established Following the Seizure of Laukkai

The Three Brotherhood Alliance (3BHA) and allied forces launched the Operation 1027 on October 27, 2023, and seized Laukkai, the target of the operation, on January 4, 2024. In addition, they have also seized four border gates – Chinshwehaw, Monekoe, Pang Hseng and Kyinsankyawt.

issue:36, 23 Jan 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

Ta’ang (Palaung) State Dream and Territorial Expansion

The maps below depict territories controlled by the Palaung State Liberation Organization/Army (PSLO/PSLA) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) during specific time periods. Ta'ang (Palaung) armed insurgencies started in 1963.

issue:35, 9 Jan 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

High Intensity of Public Service Provision Index in Sagaing Region and Shan State

To assess the impacts of conflict in these areas, we employed the public service provision index, alongside the security index and humanitarian crisis index.

issue:34, 9 Jan 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

High Humanitarian Crisis Index Intensity in Sagaing Region

To assess the impacts of conflict in these areas, we employed the humanitarian crisis index, which is measured by the number of IDPs per township, alongside the security index and public service provision index.

issue:33, 9 Jan 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

High Security Index Intensity in 43% of Total Townships

To assess the impacts of conflict in these areas, we employed the security index alongside the humanitarian crisis index and public service provision index.

issue:32, 9 Jan 2024

Conflict, Peace & Security

Nationwide Conflict and the Contest for Dominance

Chin State and Tanintharyi Region experienced armed conflicts in all of their townships while in Sagaing and Mandalay Regions, conflicts erupted in 34 out of 37 and 25 out of 28 townships respectively.

issue:31, 27 Dec 2023

Situation Report on ‘Operation 1027’ and China’s Investment Projects

Since the launch of ‘Operation 1027,’ the Three Brotherhood Alliance (3BHA) has captured territories in northern Shan State where several of China’s projects are located. According to ISP-Myanmar’s data up until December 27, the 3BHA now exercise full control over six project locations as well as partial control over further seven project locations.

issue:30, 12 Dec 2023

Conflict, Peace & Security

Karenni Defense Forces Attempting to Seize Loikaw

The Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) and its allies launched ‘Operation 1111’ on November 11, 2023. During this operation, at least 50 armed clashes with State Administration Council (SAC) forces have been recorded.

issue:29, 12 Dec 2023

Conflict, Peace & Security

Resistance Forces Control Ten Towns in Chin and Sagaing

Since the launch of ‘Operation 1027,’ at least 28 clashes have broken out between local defense forces and SAC forces in Chin State, where joint resistance forces now control at least seven towns. In Sagaing Region, at least 119 violent incidents have occurred, and joint resistance forces have seized three towns.

issue:28, 12 Dec 2023

Conflict, Peace & Security

More Conflict Near the Kaladan Transport Project

Following ‘Operation 1027,’ clashes have resumed in Rakhine State, where the Arakan Army (AA) has seized control of at least 46 SAC military outposts. Significantly, nearly 40 of these SAC outposts were secured by the AA following SAC forces’ withdrawal from their positions.

issue:27, 12 Dec 2023

Conflict, Peace & Security

Laukkai the Last Target for Seizure

On October 27, 2023, the three Brotherhood Alliance (3BHA) and its allied forces launched the ‘Operation 1027’, and successfully captured Hesni town, and four border towns including Chinshwehaw. In addition, they have taken control of four border gates at Chinshwehaw, Monekoe, Pangsang, and Kyinsankyawt.