Edith Mirante
@edithmirante.bsky.social
Author, activist, artist, adventurer. "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art & Beasts" latest book. Also 3 SE Asia books. Founded Project Maje in 1986 (Burma human rights & environmental info.) History Threads. projectmaje.org
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Edith Mirante
@edithmirante.bsky.social
· Nov 25
1. This History/Literary Thread is about my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" (how to order it is at end of thread!) These exciting essays include WW2 Burma & #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar, bison, elk, wolves, Heizer's "City" & Indigenous mound sites. 📚
in the realm of very nice things said about one, thank you @brianbeker.bsky.social (& Brian is a brilliant photographer/filmmaker/pilot/dog-pal.) with New Year hope & respect for the revolutionary people of Burma (Myanmar.)
Few - very few - people have traveled rebel-held Burma and worked for democracy there as thoroughly and with the courage my old friend Edith has. Her occasional history threads are always gems.
1. This History Thread is about roles of #Nisei (Japanese ancestry, American born) soldiers in WW2 Burma. In Allies' fight vs Imperial Japan's occupation, Nisei were translators & psych war experts. My new book "Where the Mithuns Are" includes Karl Yoneda in Burma. (Order via last post #17.) 📚
January 7, 2026 at 1:54 AM
in the realm of very nice things said about one, thank you @brianbeker.bsky.social (& Brian is a brilliant photographer/filmmaker/pilot/dog-pal.) with New Year hope & respect for the revolutionary people of Burma (Myanmar.)
Face the New Year defiantly with pre-order from @akpress.org of @jamesstout.bsky.social new book "Against the State: Anarchists and Comrades at War in Spain, Myanmar and Rojava." This stirring read is history (1930s Catalonia, 2020s Burma) & handbook, travelogue & toolkit. 📚
January 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Face the New Year defiantly with pre-order from @akpress.org of @jamesstout.bsky.social new book "Against the State: Anarchists and Comrades at War in Spain, Myanmar and Rojava." This stirring read is history (1930s Catalonia, 2020s Burma) & handbook, travelogue & toolkit. 📚
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The attack comes a day after another that left seven people, including children and elderly women, dead in Sagaing’s Wetlet Township
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Myanmar junta kills five in Christmas Eve airstrike on IDP camp
The attack comes a day after another that left seven people, including children and elderly women, dead in Sagaing’s Wetlet Township
myanmar-now.org
December 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The attack comes a day after another that left seven people, including children and elderly women, dead in Sagaing’s Wetlet Township
Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...
Read more:
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The #MoSoMassacre took place on #ThisDayInHistory in 2021. The #Burmese/#Myanmar military stopped a group of vehicles, and when the #Karenni/#Kayah ethnic militia #KNPLF arrived to negotiate, they and many civilians were killed (at least 44), and their property stolen or burnt.
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The #MoSoMassacre took place on #ThisDayInHistory in 2021. The #Burmese/#Myanmar military stopped a group of vehicles, and when the #Karenni/#Kayah ethnic militia #KNPLF arrived to negotiate, they and many civilians were killed (at least 44), and their property stolen or burnt.
Annual sharing of renowned Leprosy Mission Choir (they help people with Hansen’s Disease) from NE India mountain state #Mizoram (borders #Chinland 🌄 Myanmar & provides safe haven for many refugees from there) singing their #baroque #Handel holiday joy.🎄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyLA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyLA...
The Leprosy Mission Choir 2015 - For Unto Us A Child Is Born
YouTube video by Jona Khiangte
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December 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Annual sharing of renowned Leprosy Mission Choir (they help people with Hansen’s Disease) from NE India mountain state #Mizoram (borders #Chinland 🌄 Myanmar & provides safe haven for many refugees from there) singing their #baroque #Handel holiday joy.🎄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyLA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyLA...
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Bhasan Char: In this article,I examine how an ostensibly humanitarian relocation became one of isolation, managed suffering, and political narrative control.
english.dvb.no/unravelling-...
#Rohingya #BhasanChar #refugees #dvb
english.dvb.no/unravelling-...
#Rohingya #BhasanChar #refugees #dvb
Unravelling Bhasan Char: Bangladesh's island for Rohingya refugees - DVB
Guest contributor Shafiur Rahman The buildings were torn down, the fences hauled away, the jungle allowed to swallow whatever remained. A place that had held years of anguish was permitted to vanish ...
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December 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Bhasan Char: In this article,I examine how an ostensibly humanitarian relocation became one of isolation, managed suffering, and political narrative control.
english.dvb.no/unravelling-...
#Rohingya #BhasanChar #refugees #dvb
english.dvb.no/unravelling-...
#Rohingya #BhasanChar #refugees #dvb
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One down three more trials to go in two months.
www.wewillfreeus.org/jury-acquits...
www.wewillfreeus.org/jury-acquits...
Jury Acquits Indigenous Activist of All Charges in Politically Charged Chalk Trial
A Portland jury acquitted Indigenous community member Tracy Molina, also known as Cozca, of every charge submitted to them after a two-day trial centered on washable chalk messages written on a police...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
One down three more trials to go in two months.
www.wewillfreeus.org/jury-acquits...
www.wewillfreeus.org/jury-acquits...
1. This History Thread is about roles of #Nisei (Japanese ancestry, American born) soldiers in WW2 Burma. In Allies' fight vs Imperial Japan's occupation, Nisei were translators & psych war experts. My new book "Where the Mithuns Are" includes Karl Yoneda in Burma. (Order via last post #17.) 📚
December 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
1. This History Thread is about roles of #Nisei (Japanese ancestry, American born) soldiers in WW2 Burma. In Allies' fight vs Imperial Japan's occupation, Nisei were translators & psych war experts. My new book "Where the Mithuns Are" includes Karl Yoneda in Burma. (Order via last post #17.) 📚
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An article that everyone working on Burma should read. Even though the article is about the Karen, it shares similar situation of what is happening across the country. The article is by Naw Wahkushee, Director at Karen Peace Support Network, published by Mizzima. eng.mizzima.com/2025/12/13/2...
December 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
An article that everyone working on Burma should read. Even though the article is about the Karen, it shares similar situation of what is happening across the country. The article is by Naw Wahkushee, Director at Karen Peace Support Network, published by Mizzima. eng.mizzima.com/2025/12/13/2...
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More than 30 people, incl. women & children, were killed & over 70 injured yesterday, when #Burma junta warplanes dropped two bombs on a healthcare facility in #Mrauk-U in #Rakhine State.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity
#SanctionAviationFuel #CutTheCash #StopTheArms
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity
#SanctionAviationFuel #CutTheCash #StopTheArms
The hospital hit by the bombing, which occurred on International Human Rights Day, was a major facility serving civilians from multiple townships held by the Arakan Army (AA), the ethnic armed group that controls most of Rakhine State’s territory
Read more:
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December 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
More than 30 people, incl. women & children, were killed & over 70 injured yesterday, when #Burma junta warplanes dropped two bombs on a healthcare facility in #Mrauk-U in #Rakhine State.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity
#SanctionAviationFuel #CutTheCash #StopTheArms
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity
#SanctionAviationFuel #CutTheCash #StopTheArms
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Edith has fantastic insight and knowledge. I am excited to read this.
1. This History/Literary Thread is about my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" (how to order it is at end of thread!) These exciting essays include WW2 Burma & #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar, bison, elk, wolves, Heizer's "City" & Indigenous mound sites. 📚
December 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Edith has fantastic insight and knowledge. I am excited to read this.
1. This History/Literary Thread is about my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" (how to order it is at end of thread!) These exciting essays include WW2 Burma & #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar, bison, elk, wolves, Heizer's "City" & Indigenous mound sites. 📚
November 25, 2025 at 7:07 AM
1. This History/Literary Thread is about my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" (how to order it is at end of thread!) These exciting essays include WW2 Burma & #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar, bison, elk, wolves, Heizer's "City" & Indigenous mound sites. 📚
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Terminating the Temporary Protected Status
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.
"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"
There fucking haven't...
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.
"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"
There fucking haven't...
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
![Billing Code: 9111-97
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[CIS No. 2839-25; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2021-0005]
RIN 1615- ZB88
Termination of the Designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected
Status
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the
designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status. The designation of
Burma is set to expire on November 25, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and
consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that
Burma no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for Temporary
Protected Status. The Secretary, therefore, is terminating the Temporary Protected Status
designation of Burma as required by statute. This termination is effective [INSERT
DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL
REGISTER]. After [INSERT DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION
IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER], nationals of Burma (and aliens having no nationality
who last habitually resided in Burma) who have been granted Temporary Protected Status
under Burma’s designation will no longer have Temporary Protected Status.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xmpcty4bvrwkzigiob5fafex/bafkreigmjbzhgeqqfbswhh35q2n6a3hxoofsusa3q5y2rwjjq6jiaowhp4@jpeg)
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Terminating the Temporary Protected Status
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.
"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"
There fucking haven't...
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.
"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"
There fucking haven't...
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
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My latest piece, with Jauman Naw and a fully anonymous journalist, about rare earth mining in territory controlled by the United Wa State Army on Myanmar's eastern border with China. Supported by the @pulitzercenter.org's Rainforest Investigations Network (1/3)
e360.yale.edu/features/mya...
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In Myanmar, Illicit Rare Earth Mining Is Taking a Heavy Toll
As China has cut back on domestic extraction of rare earth minerals, uncontrolled mining in Myanmar has boomed in areas ruled by ethnic armies. New reporting in Wa territory reveals the activity is da...
e360.yale.edu
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
My latest piece, with Jauman Naw and a fully anonymous journalist, about rare earth mining in territory controlled by the United Wa State Army on Myanmar's eastern border with China. Supported by the @pulitzercenter.org's Rainforest Investigations Network (1/3)
e360.yale.edu/features/mya...
e360.yale.edu/features/mya...
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I got federal charged for dancing across the street from ICE in my neighborhood on Indigenous People's Day. Here is the feds evidence photo they are using against me in court.
I really really need a good lawyer but I cant afford one.
Cash app $cozca
Venmo @cozca503
Working on a go fund me.
I really really need a good lawyer but I cant afford one.
Cash app $cozca
Venmo @cozca503
Working on a go fund me.
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I got federal charged for dancing across the street from ICE in my neighborhood on Indigenous People's Day. Here is the feds evidence photo they are using against me in court.
I really really need a good lawyer but I cant afford one.
Cash app $cozca
Venmo @cozca503
Working on a go fund me.
I really really need a good lawyer but I cant afford one.
Cash app $cozca
Venmo @cozca503
Working on a go fund me.
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Burmese military drones attacks in Kler Lwee Htu, killed one man and destroyed 6 houses, on 6 November 2025. ကီၢ်ပယီၤသုးမီၤစိရိၤ ခးလီၤတၢ်ဒီးဒြိဖဲချၢၣ်လွံၢ်ထူၣ်. The Burmese military use jets, helicopters, and drones to drop bombs, and they deliberately target schools, medical centres, religious sites and homes.
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Burmese military drones attacks in Kler Lwee Htu, killed one man and destroyed 6 houses, on 6 November 2025. ကီၢ်ပယီၤသုးမီၤစိရိၤ ခးလီၤတၢ်ဒီးဒြိဖဲချၢၣ်လွံၢ်ထူၣ်. The Burmese military use jets, helicopters, and drones to drop bombs, and they deliberately target schools, medical centres, religious sites and homes.
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The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar are succumbing to an environmental nightmare of deforestation, landslides, flooding and fires – exacerbated by cuts in international aid that have halted most efforts to mitigate the effects of such disasters.
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/living-in...
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/living-in...
‘Living in fear of the sky’: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh battle environmental crisis
The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar are succumbing to an environmental nightmare of deforestation, landslides, flooding and fires – exacerbated by cuts in
www.frontiermyanmar.net
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar are succumbing to an environmental nightmare of deforestation, landslides, flooding and fires – exacerbated by cuts in international aid that have halted most efforts to mitigate the effects of such disasters.
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/living-in...
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/living-in...
1. This History Thread is about recent (2023-25) books on Burma (Myanmar.) It includes books on WW2, ethnic issues & the anti-coup revolution. A pre-order announcement of my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" is at the end. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar 📚
October 29, 2025 at 5:55 AM
1. This History Thread is about recent (2023-25) books on Burma (Myanmar.) It includes books on WW2, ethnic issues & the anti-coup revolution. A pre-order announcement of my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" is at the end. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar 📚
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NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
October 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
Reposted by Edith Mirante
Indigenous Peoples have been resisting at ICE since it was created.
Pleaae stop erasing us in Portland, Oregon.
Pleaae stop erasing us in Portland, Oregon.
October 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Indigenous Peoples have been resisting at ICE since it was created.
Pleaae stop erasing us in Portland, Oregon.
Pleaae stop erasing us in Portland, Oregon.
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Two drivers arrested after nine endangered animals found at checkpoint near Kachin-China border
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myanmar-now.org/en/news/resi...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Two drivers arrested after nine endangered animals found at checkpoint near Kachin-China border
Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/resi...
Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/resi...
1. This (recent) History Thread is about Air Attacks in Myanmar (Burma.) Since Feb. 2021 coup, military regime has constantly deployed bombing & strafing by jet & helicopter, routinely against civilian targets. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
September 19, 2025 at 5:49 AM
1. This (recent) History Thread is about Air Attacks in Myanmar (Burma.) Since Feb. 2021 coup, military regime has constantly deployed bombing & strafing by jet & helicopter, routinely against civilian targets. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
1. This History Thread is about the elephants of Burma (Myanmar) in war & peace. These highly intelligent, social animals have survived brutal interactions with humans, conflict zones & habitat loss. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar 🐘🐘🐘 #elephants
August 27, 2025 at 5:57 AM
1. This History Thread is about the elephants of Burma (Myanmar) in war & peace. These highly intelligent, social animals have survived brutal interactions with humans, conflict zones & habitat loss. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar 🐘🐘🐘 #elephants
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Today + always, standing in solidarity with Rohingyas on the pathway toward accountability, justice and the full realization of their rights + dignity. And standing with the brave, resilient Rohingya people I have come to know over the years.
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8 Years On: Accountability needed for Myanmar atrocities against Rohingya
August 25, 2025, marks eight years since the Myanmar military and authorities launched widespread atrocities against the Rohingya population in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Starting in August 2017, Myanm...
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August 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Today + always, standing in solidarity with Rohingyas on the pathway toward accountability, justice and the full realization of their rights + dignity. And standing with the brave, resilient Rohingya people I have come to know over the years.
share.google/kVxanekXtlBG...
share.google/kVxanekXtlBG...
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At least 25 civilians, incl. children, were killed yesterday in airstrikes by #Burma’s military junta on #Manchi in #Karenni State. Homes & a hospital were also destroyed in the attack.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Children are #NotATarget
#SanctionAviationFuel
www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Children are #NotATarget
#SanctionAviationFuel
www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...
Myanmar Junta Kills at Least 25 Civilians in Karenni State’s ‘Deadliest Ever Airstrike’
At least two children were killed in the aerial massacre in Mawchi, a town that has been controlled by the Karenni resistance since January 2024.
www.irrawaddy.com
August 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
At least 25 civilians, incl. children, were killed yesterday in airstrikes by #Burma’s military junta on #Manchi in #Karenni State. Homes & a hospital were also destroyed in the attack.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Children are #NotATarget
#SanctionAviationFuel
www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Children are #NotATarget
#SanctionAviationFuel
www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...