Resources
The following articles provide a window into the reality that is Burma. Arelti does not necessarily endorse the writers of these articles or the organizations they represent. They are presented here, sometimes with opposing perspectives to provide the reader perspectives into Burma.
Myanmar, Burma, and Why the Different Names Matter (2 February 2021)
Learn about the historical and political significance of the names “Burma” and “Myanmar.” At Arelti, we use both names interchangeably, with a preference for “Burma.”
Timeline about BURMA
This timeline provides an overview of the conflict in Burma leading up to the 2021 coup d’état. The Free Burma Rangers’ annual reports offer valuable insights into the context, aiming to “shine the light on the actions of the oppressor.” The timeline offered by the Free Burma Rangers reflects their bias and may not include all the nuances of other historical perspectives. Nonetheless, their perspective is a perspective that we must consider.
Explainer: Why Did the Military Stage a Coup in Myanmar? (2 February 2021)
Read about the reasons behind the 2021 coup, the latest in a series of coups by the Burmese military.
It’s Time to Help Myanmar’s Resistance Prevail (22 August 2022)
A discussion about non-violent responses to the conflict in Burma, this article urges international support for local voices and peacebuilders. However, in our personal conversations with some local peacebuilders, we sense a peaceful resolution to this conflict is becoming increasingly unlikely.
Thailand: Halt Forced Returns to Myanmar (11 April 2024)
Human Rights Watch discusses the deportation of refugees and undocumented Burmese in Thailand. The article calls on other nations to support Thailand’s efforts to care for those fleeing Burma.
Thai Authorities, MPs, and Thailand-Myanmar Border-Based Civil Organizations Discuss War Refugees Crisis (15 May 2024)
Offering a perspective from the Karen ethnic group, this article reports on a meeting between Thai government officials and civic organizations addressing the refugee situation in Thailand.
Military Conscription in Southeastern Myanmar Demands International Intervention (7 May 2024)
Discover information outlining the new conscription policy by the military junta, leading to a mass exodus of young adults to the jungles or refugee camps, or into Thailand as undocumented immigrants.
Background Videos
Below are links to some background videos to the current context in Burma sent to Arelti by one of our partners in Burma who are caught in the middle of all the fighting. Please remember them in this situation.