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Dutch yacht maker that built Jeff Bezos’ $500 million superyacht fined for Myanmar teak usage

Source: International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 10:43 a.m.

Prosecutors imposed a hefty fine on the company for violating Europe’s law against illegal timber products, according to ICIJ media partner NRC.

Scilla Alecci

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Myanmar’s Children under Junta Attacks

Source: Progressive Voice Myanmar

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 10:16 a.m.

Children in Myanmar continue to endure unimaginable suffering as the military junta escalates its campaign of violence

Weekly Highlight | Progressive Voice Myanmar

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Illegal internet cables found installed across Thai-Myanmar bridge

Source: Bangkok Post

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 9:48 a.m.

Large internet cables have been found illegally installed across the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge and were being used by call centre gangs

Assawin Pinitwong

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Construction of Russian Church in Yangon to Start Next Month

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 9:42 a.m.

Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, the regional Russian Orthodox bishop, said last week in Bangkok

Irrawaddy

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Myanmar: UN experts urge ‘course correction’ as civilian deaths exceed 6,000

Source: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 9:31 a.m.

“There are now 6,000 reminders that the international community is failing the people of Myanmar,” said the experts. “It is time for a change, starting with moving this disaster out of the shadows of international attention.

Press Release| Special Procedures, the Special Rapporteurs, Independent Experts and Working Groups

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No Medicine, No Medics: Isolation Exacerbates Arakan's Healthcare Crisis

Source: Development Media Group

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 9:06 a.m.

Across Arakan State, drug shortages triggered by junta restrictions on travel and trade are plaguing residents

Kyaw Thu Htay | Development Media Group

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NUG and ethnic armed groups express support for ICC arrest warrant against Min Aung Hlaing

Source: Mizzima

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 8:53 a.m.

The National Unity Government (NUG), Karen National Union (KNU), Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), and Chin National Front (CNF) welcome the joint statement released on 30 November regarding the ICC’s arrest warrant application against Min Aung Hlaing

Mizzima

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Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy on Myanmar: The Need for Broader Engagement

Source: Australian Institute of International Affairs

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 8:44 a.m.

By addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis and leveraging strategic ties with the Arakan Army alongside international partners, Dhaka can strike a balance with Myanmar’s State Administration Council.

Analysis | Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan

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Chinland Council’s Op. Jericho Seizes Four Myanmar Junta Outposts

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Dec. 2, 2024, 8:40 a.m.

The Chin National Army (CNA) and allied forces under the Chin Council have seized four regime outposts on the Timit Plain between the state capital of Hakha and Thantlang over the past week, according to the council.

Hein Htoo Zan | Irrawaddy

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Building bridges: A holistic approach to Myanmar’s democracy

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma

Published on Dec. 1, 2024, 10:37 a.m.

As Myanmar continues to grapple with the aftermath of the 2021 military coup and ongoing civil unrest, well-intentioned advocates are exploring various avenues to promote democracy in the beleaguered nation

James SHWE, Myanmar democracy activist

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