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A Statement On War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Committed by the Terrorist Military Junta’s Forces in Lethoketaw Village, Myinmu Township

Source: Ministry of Human Rights of the National Unity Government

Published on May 12, 2024, 11:13 p.m.

Six male villagers were killed in this attack. Junta forces also massacred 24 males and one woman by shooting them in the head after seizing a monastery where the villagers were taking refuge.

Statement | Ministry of Human Rights of the National Unity Government

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Fresh military coup becoming imminent in Myanmar

Source: Weekly Blitz

Published on May 12, 2024, 12:22 p.m.

The fracturing of the military establishment, evident through defections and dissent among senior officers, has created fertile ground for internal power struggles. 

M A Hossain

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Thailand cuts off internet and telephone cables to ‘scam hub’ Shwe Kokko

Source: Mizzima

Published on May 12, 2024, 10:52 a.m.

The Thailand National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) issued a press release which said that they had cut off the internet and phone connections provided to Shwe Kokko in Myawaddy Township in Myanmar.

Mizzima

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Myanmar junta’s Aung Zeya Operation bogged down as it advances to retake Myawaddy

Source: Mizzima

Published on May 12, 2024, 10:49 a.m.

“We are particularly wary of potential air attacks by the junta. Our preparations include readiness for such scenarios. Presently, we are engaged in guerrilla tactics,” said Lieutenant Kyaw Hein, the deputy column commander of the Albino Tiger Column

Mizzima

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KSA inquires about progress of passport renewal of Rohingyas who went there in 73-74

Source: United News of Bangladesh

Published on May 12, 2024, 10:31 a.m.

“Many years ago – back in 1973-74, some Rohingyas went to Saudi Arabia. The exact number is unknown to us. They (Saudi side) had informed us that the number is 69,000. It could be more or less,” Khan told reporters after the meeting.

United News of Bangladesh

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Calligraphy Day keeps alive Tibetans’ written language

Source: Radio Free Asia

Published on May 12, 2024, 10:26 a.m.

For several years now, Tibetan Calligraphy Day has been a way for Tibetans to keep their language and heritage alive amid China imposing restrictions and bans on use of the language.

Pelbar, Pasang Tsering & Dolma Lhamo for RFA Tibetan

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War in Burma/Myanmar: IDPs and Refugees Struggle for Existence

Source: Modern Diplomacy

Published on May 12, 2024, 9:43 a.m.

IDP camps also lack protection from the UN or the international community, leaving them vulnerable to regular bombing by the Burmese army. Farming within the camps is nearly impossible, and with no job opportunities nearby, families are left to endure hunger and uncertainty.

Antonio Graceffo

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Srettha: Thailand to tighten border control amid Myanmar conflict

Source: The Nation

Published on May 11, 2024, 11:17 p.m.

"The problems are manifold, extending beyond security and encompassing issues such as counterfeit goods and drug trafficking,” Srettha said.

The Nation

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Outrage is not a policy: Coming to terms with Myanmar’s fragmented state

Source: Lowy Institute

Published on May 11, 2024, 11:03 p.m.

Identifying international policy responses in the shadow of Myanmar’s evolving civil war.

Morten B. Pedersen

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India: Immediately halt forced returns of Myanmar refugees in Manipur and respect the non-refoulement principle

Source: International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)

Published on May 11, 2024, 11:40 a.m.

The Indian authorities’ forced return of 77 Myanmar refugees violates the principle of non-refoulement, and any further plans to forcibly return more Myanmar refugees must be immediately halted, said the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today.

Statement | International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)

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