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Sagaing Aftershock, Airstrikes, and a Humanitarian Collapse
Source; Mizzima
According to propaganda from Chinese state media and Burma’s junta-controlled outlet, The Global New Light of Myanmar, post-earthquake debris clearance is reportedly progressing rapidly, with 80% completion claimed in Mandalay and 50% in Sagaing. But the reality on the ground tells a different story:
Treasury Sanctions Burma Warlord and Militia Tied to Cyber Scam Operations
Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury | Press Release
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Karen National Army (KNA), a militia group in Burma, as a transnational criminal organization, along with the group’s leader Saw Chit Thu, and his two sons, Saw Htoo Eh Moo and Saw Chit Chit,
Compounding Marginalities Of Rohingya Refugees In Cox’s Bazar: A Case For Intersectional Strategy In Global South – Analysis
Source: EurAsia Review | By Allen David Simon
Dispossessed, displaced, discriminated
Myanmar’s Earthquake Threatens a Lasting Economic Scar
Source: FULCRUM | By Jared BISSINGER
The recent earthquake in central Myanmar threatens to deepen the country’s economic malaise.
Myanmar’s Ta’ang army says it won’t give up territory despite junta, Chinese pressure
Source: Radio Free Asia | RFA Burmese
An ethnic army that has been fighting a 10-year battle against Myanmar’s military in Shan state said it refused a request from the junta to hand back captured territory despite joint pressure from the military regime and China.
An analysis of Chinese security forces’ activities in Myanmar
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Antonio GRACEFFO
China’s growing involvement in the Burmese conflict is undeniable. While boots on the ground have not been confirmed, Beijing has significantly expanded its support to the junta, especially in terms of technology and weaponry.
Bangladesh will not engage in proxy war with Myanmar, says Security Advisor Khalilur
Source: bdnews24.com
Khalilur, who is also the representative for the Rohingya issue and priority affairs, said: “If we were to wage a proxy war on behalf of America, who would be the victim? China.
Myanmar’s NUG Names Controversial US Businessman as Envoy to Washington
Source: The Irrawaddy
John Fredric Todoroki was appointed as envoy to the US by NUG Acting President Duwa Lashi La on April 4, according to the appointment letter viewed by The Irrawaddy.
Sex-based violence in Myanmar
Source: Human Rights Myanmar | Publication
Myanmar’s military systematically uses sex-based violence to subjugate women and girls, intensifying since the 2021 coup.
China Ramps Up Pressure on TNLA to Stop Fighting Junta
Source: The Irrawaddy
“There were threats against us. I think everyone will remember the letter that was recently sent to us by China’s Ruili City Administration. That’s not all.
Rohingya repatriation unlikely amid Myanmar’s civil war: foreign adviser
Source: The Daily Star
Dismissing the notion that Myanmar was ever a democracy, the adviser said, “Even under Aung San Suu Kyi, it functioned as a quasi-military regime.
Myanmar: Earthquake Response Situation Report No. 5 (As of 4 May 2025)
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Situation Report
The humanitarian response section is not necessarily reflective of all humanitarian interventions undertaken on the ground but rather those voluntarily reported by partners.
Work out multipronged strategy for Rohingya repatriation: Seminar
Source: United News of Bangladesh
They identified current instability in the Rakhine State of Myanmar, unclear position of the Arakan Army and geopolitical divides as some of the barriers towards the Rohingya repatriation which remains the ultimate goal of the government.
SSPP seeks dialogue to ease tensions with MNDAA in northern Shan State
Source: Mizzima
The announcement follows a series of armed clashes between the two sides near Nam Ma village, located between Lashio and Hsipaw townships, in northern Shan State.
Is Rohingya ‘humanitarian corridor’ a ‘cover’ for channeling ‘lethal’ supplies to Arakan Army?
Source: Northeast News | By Chandan Nandy
For now, however, a roadblock appears to be coming up against US objectives, as enshrined in its Burma Act, in Myanmar’s Rakhine State and beyond.
Concerns grow among Rohingyas, locals over humanitarian corridor
Source: Dhaka Tribune
Many locals are questioning the sudden approval of such a corridor without resolving the long-standing Rohingya crisis
“Today, I firmly believe that the responsibility of removing the military dictatorship from Myanmar’s politics lies with all of us.” ABSDF Chair Comrade Than Khae
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | Interview by Network Media Group
An interview with ABSDF Chairman Comrade Than Khae regarding the revolutionary landscape in the Anyar region, the challenges, and the future prospects of the revolution
Bangladesh Islamists rally in show of force
Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse
Thousands of Bangladeshi Islamists rallied in Dhaka on Saturday, one of their biggest public shows of strength in years as religious activism surges.
TNLA PRESSURED BY SAC: Will the demand of seized territorial withdrawal be obeyed?
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai WANSAI
The TNLA said that the TNLA could not agree to the military council’s request, and thus the two sides were not able to continue the talks and agreed to meet again in August to work on a possible ceasefire agreement
Myanmar media faces severe restrictions and funding challenges on World Press Freedom Day
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The Independent Press Council Myanmar (IPCM) stated on May 3 – World Press Freedom Day – that a total of 40 media workers, including seven women, are being held in prison nationwide
Nowhere Are the Threats Facing Journalism More Real Than in Myanmar
Source: The Irrawaddy | Editorial
In Myanmar, press freedom is not simply under pressure—it is under attack. The military regime has long declared journalists enemies of the state.
Myanmar’s deadly earthquake highlights the country’s media restrictions
Source: Index on Censorship | By Tommy WALKER
Reporting from Thailand, Index looks at how the military junta has denied international journalists entry to Myanmar following the disaster in March
‘Every silenced voice matters’: Defending press freedom in Myanmar
Source: Global Voices | By Exile Hub
Amid unexpected losses and immense challenges, many journalists continue to stand firm for justice and democracy amidst the complexities of Myanmar’s political crisis. Their voices remain one of the most powerful tools they have.
Myanmar Junta Will Weaponize Nuclear Power, Warns UN Envoy
Source: The Irrawaddy
“We have a serious concern that the junta may attempt to acquire nuclear technology for military applications under the guise of peaceful purposes,” said U Kyaw Moe Tun.
Myanmar Junta Bombs TNLA Territory After Peace Talks Fail
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s junta has targeted Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) territory with airstrikes after Chinese-brokered ceasefire talks failed.