Ma Thibu
@mathibu.bsky.social
Schrödinger ဗမာကြောင်. Ambassacat in #Meowmar. Meower/s. Doer/s. Lost between black and white. Currently in #Myanmar. Team #AntiBullshit - @mthibu on X/Twitter
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Look to Myanmar for a vision of a world where authoritarians have unfettered power | Simon Tisdall
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
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Thank you @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social for such great reporting.
Please consider becoming a subscriber to support the free press.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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
August 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Thank you @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social for such great reporting.
Please consider becoming a subscriber to support the free press.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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To be fair, Mathieson does not provide any evidence to substantiate his claims.
asiatimes.com/2025/08/a-hi...
To be fair, Mathieson does not provide any evidence to substantiate his claims.
asiatimes.com/2025/08/a-hi...
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.
asiatimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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To be fair, Mathieson does not provide any evidence to substantiate his claims.
asiatimes.com/2025/08/a-hi...
To be fair, Mathieson does not provide any evidence to substantiate his claims.
asiatimes.com/2025/08/a-hi...
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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#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
But when you use a VPN, @irrawaddynews.bsky.social uses a third-party to block you accessing their website.
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#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
August 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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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#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
But when you use a VPN, @irrawaddynews.bsky.social uses a third-party to block you accessing their website.
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#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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...
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...
www.tni.org
August 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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...
www.tni.org/en/article/k...
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.
August 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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#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...
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
www.theguardian.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
#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...
A new @theguardian.com piece using #ACLED data examines the conflict’s scale: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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...
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
August 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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...
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...
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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.
buff.ly
August 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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.
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#Punk rockers from Yangon, Myanmar
The Rebel Riot - One Day
YouTube video by The Rebel Riot Band
www.youtube.com
July 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
#Punk rockers from Yangon, Myanmar
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.
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.
August 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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.
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.
Are EAOs liable against International Laws due to the destruction and pollution induced by their (lack of) governance?
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...
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 ...
whimyanmar.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Are EAOs liable against International Laws due to the destruction and pollution induced by their (lack of) governance?
#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.
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
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.
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
ofac.treasury.gov
July 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
#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.
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
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.
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
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
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Sean Turnell is leading the pack on this, as he did after the recent article published by @economist.com
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
July 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Sean Turnell is leading the pack on this, as he did after the recent article published by @economist.com
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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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"
"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"
July 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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"
"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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This week on Frontier’s podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, coup leader Min Aung Hlaing heads to Belarus after a peace performance, and Frontier Myanmar journalist Ya Nwe talks about the wider gains for workers from the Tsang Yih strike last month.
What's Happening in Myanmar: Widespread Wage Gains for Garment Workers
With Ya Nwe, Frontier Myanmar journalist. This week on What’s Happening in Myanmar, gains to workers’ wages widen with momentum from May Day, and coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gives a pea...
whimyanmar.com
June 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
This week on Frontier’s podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, coup leader Min Aung Hlaing heads to Belarus after a peace performance, and Frontier Myanmar journalist Ya Nwe talks about the wider gains for workers from the Tsang Yih strike last month.
Frontier is proud of its journalists for winning four Awards for Excellence, one Honourable Mention and two Finalist mentions at this year's awards from the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA).
Details in the thread below. 🧵
Details in the thread below. 🧵
SOPA 2025 Awards Finalists Revealed!
For SOPA 2025 Awards, The Society of Publishers in Asia is thrilled to share that we have received more than 700 entries in English and Chinese. A hearty round of applause and congratulations to all o...
sopawards.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:21 AM
June 19, 2025 at 5:57 AM
A Chinese-backed militia is protecting new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, according to four people familiar with the matter, as Beijing moves to secure control of the minerals it is wielding as a bargaining chip in its trade war with Washington.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Exclusive: China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar
The Chinese-backed UWSA is protecting new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, as Beijing moves to secure control of the minerals it is wielding as a bargaining chip in its trade war with Washington.
www.reuters.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
June 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
After scam centres, illegal mining in #Myanmar?
Chinese embassy in Thailand backs probe into Mekong pollution after reports point finger at Chinese mining operations in Myanmar – SCMP
China backs Mekong pollution probe after reports point finger at mining firms
Media reports and activists have said Chinese firms operating in Myanmar are responsible for pollution downriver in Thailand.
www.scmp.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
After scam centres, illegal mining in #Myanmar?
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the most predictable and predicted feud in history:
Donald Trump has attacked Elon Musk as “crazy” and threatened to rip up his government contracts, as the spat between two of the world’s most powerful men erupted into an all-out public feud.
www.ft.com/content/3e5b...
Donald Trump has attacked Elon Musk as “crazy” and threatened to rip up his government contracts, as the spat between two of the world’s most powerful men erupted into an all-out public feud.
www.ft.com/content/3e5b...
Donald Trump attacks ‘crazy’ Elon Musk as relationship implodes
US president signals he may cut billionaire’s contracts with the federal government
www.ft.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Interesting read; thank you, @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, for covering the situation in #Myanmar.
www.stimson.org/2025/the-ara...
www.stimson.org/2025/the-ara...
The Arakan Axis: Insurgency Intensifies in Southwest Myanmar • Stimson Center
The Arakan Army expands its influence across southwestern Myanmar with an extensive network of allies.
www.stimson.org
June 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Interesting read; thank you, @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, for covering the situation in #Myanmar.
www.stimson.org/2025/the-ara...
www.stimson.org/2025/the-ara...