The New Syria-Implications and Uncertainties for International Responders and Donors
Executive Summary Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been ousted following opposition armed forces’ entry into the city of Damascus. The former President’s authoritarian system of governance and violent suppression of anti-government demonstrations during the Arab Spring are recognised as having contributed to the start and prolongment of Syria’s armed conflict. Succeeding his father’s 29-year long […]
Resuming Aid in Syria: Navigating Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Reconciling a Divisive Aid Economy
Executive Summary As the first days of a post-Assad Syria begin to settle, how aid should resume will be a key policy question for Syrians, aid actors and member states alike. The United Nations (UN), I/NGOs and Syrian civil society will need to reset relations with the state and navigate emerging governance structures. There is […]
Systemic Resilience in Practice
Executive Summary Resilience, social cohesion and wellbeing are interrelated indicators of a community’s overall ability to function and sustainably meet the needs of its members. A resilient community can withstand shocks; a socially cohesive community is inclusive and safeguards diversity; and a community that has attained a high level of wellbeing enjoys a multitude of […]
Situation Update: Arakan Army Attacks SAC in Northern Rakhine and Paletwa
Current Situation On 13 August, the Arakan Army (AA) launched a series of attacks against State Administration Council (SAC) military positions in northern Rakhine State and southern Chin State, at times surrounding positions and cutting off food and supply routes before launching assaults with light weapons.[1] The attacks, staged in three separate locations, prompted a […]
Weekly Update for Humanitarian Responders
In Focus Bangladesh Bank Freezes 1.1 Million USD in SAC Funds Nationwide On 17 August, Bangladesh’s state-run Sonali Bank reportedly restricted accounts — said to be holding around 1.1 million USD — owned by Myanmar state-run banks that are now under State Administration Council (SAC) control. The Sonali Bank CEO said that the US Embassy […]
Myanmar February Coup: Kachin State Scenario Plan
Executive Summary The Myanmar military’s 1 February seizure of power will have significant and long lasting implications for the Myanmar humanitarian response in Kachin State and across Myanmar. Security forces throughout the country have waged a violent campaign against the anti-coup protest movement, which has mobilised in most parts of the country. The military […]
Covid-19 Response & Parahita Groups
Summary As of 15 May 2020, there are 181 confirmed cases of individuals with Covid-19 in Myanmar, with six reported deaths. The spread of the virus is only at its initial stages, and given Myanmar’s underdeveloped public health infrastructure, the impact is expected to be significant: 23% of Myanmar’s population have underlying health conditions,[1] placing […]
Situation Update: Crisis Amid Skyrocketing Fuel Costs
Current Situation From September 2021 to March 2022, the average nationwide cost of fuel in Myanmar soared from around 1,500 to over 2,500 Myanmar Kyat (from 0.84 to 1.41 USD) per litre. In Kachin State, a Puta-O Town resident reported to this analytical unit that the price of fuel had climbed to more than 10,000 […]
A Governance Tapestry: Layered Administrations and Revolutionary Service Delivery in Western Myanmar
Executive Summary Since establishing its Arakan People’s Authority (APA) in December 2019, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) has rapidly expanded its governance activities across western Myanmar. Its administrative strongholds lie in the central Rakhine State heartland, but administrative activities reach from the Bangladesh border to southern Chin State, and through southern Rakhine State. […]
