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The military junta plans to initially hold elections in five townships in Mon State for the first phase of election: Kyaikto, Kyaik Maraw, Chaung zone, Mawlamyine, and Thaton. The military is increasing security in the remaining townships to prepare for the upcoming elections. Even though there have been few battles in Mon State, military activity continues in some townships. The military junta is also conducting military operations and airstrikes under the pretense of holding elections. Meanwhile, revolutionary groups that oppose the elections are also actively fighting against the military junta’s anti-sham election. The military junta lifted martial law in Ye…

On the full moon day of  War Gaung, August 8, 2025, the modern Mon Revolution Day reached its 78th anniversary. The Mon Revolution has gone through many ups and downs, rises and falls, but at present it is once again being pushed toward armed revolution. As usual, on this 78th Mon Revolution Day, about 11 different revolutionary forces issued statements and congratulatory messages as RICE has recorded. From these (11) statements, some significant points are highlighted and analyzed below. Bago Revolutionary Forces: The Possible “Mon De” Generation Descendants First, let’s analyze the statements that were sent to Mon State Federal…

Upcoming Election May Intensify Fighting in Mon State In July, there were fewer battles in Mon State between the military and revolutionary forces compared to the dry season because of the rain. However, fighting still continued. It was especially present in the southern part of Mon State, in Ye Township and the border area between Ye and Thanbyuzayat. In July, there were fewer battles in Mon State between the military and revolutionary forces compared to the dry season because of the rain. However, fighting still continued. It was especially present in the southern part of Mon State, in Ye…

Peace Analysis, September 2023 This analysis focuses into the complex and dangers of air operations within Myanmar’s political landscape, exploring the evolving dynamics between the State Administrative Council (SAC) and the joint forces of the Ethnic Resistance Organizations (EROs) and the People’s Defense Forces (PDFs) amidst the ongoing armed revolution after the military coup. A pivotal aspect shaping contemporary military strategies is the unprecedented rise of drone capabilities, a phenomenon that has dramatically altered the course of engagements. This paper researches the far-reaching implications of drone warfare, an advancement that has inflicted significant casualties upon the military establishment. Consequently, seeking…