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Chameleon Crony: How Myanmar’s ‘Baby’ Tycoon Thrived Across Four Eras
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Thura
Myanmar’s crony capitalism has seen many prominent businessmen rise and fall in tune with their proximity to power.
Russia, Myanmar may sign visa-free travel agreement on Eastern Economic Forum sidelines
Source: Interfax International
Russia and Myanmar are ready to sign an intergovernmental visa-free travel agreement in September, the Russian Economic Development Ministry said
Mining company returns to haunt Thailand’s Karen communities as resistance mounts
Source: Mongabay | By Gerald Flynn
Universal Mining, a Thai company, aimed to reopen its fluorite mine in 2021 following an injection of Chinese investments, but so far has failed to secure the environmental impact assessment needed to recommence mining operations in Mae La Noi
Myanmar Rights Commission Silent as Junta Media Lists Child Among Assassination Suspects
Source: The Irrawaddy
Last week, junta newspapers published the names of the 16 suspects including the alleged gunman, his wife and their six-year-old daughter along with their photos, drawing criticism.
Noose Tightens Around Myanmar Junta Stronghold on Rakhine-Magwe Border
Source: The Irrawaddy
Resistance forces seized the final junta position guarding the base – the MPT telecoms tower outpost – on June 3.
Myanmar Junta Promises Voting in 267 Townships
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar junta’s election body says voting will be held in 267 townships, assuming security can be guaranteed, in December or January.
‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State
Source: Al Jazeera | By Fabio Polese
“Chinese traders pay us in advance for the harvest,” he said, showing Al Jazeera three dinner-plate-sized mounds of opium.
Junta forces launch assault in some areas of Kyaukphyu held by AA, using artillery support
Source: Narinjara | By Thinzar Nwe
Reports indicate that junta forces have launched an attack in certain areas held by the Arakan Army (AA) in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State, with the aid of artillery.
4 IDPs dead, 11 wounded in junta night-time air raid in Thandwe
Source: Narinjara | Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
“The junta air force targeted the Kyaukgyi Village and Pazunpyay schools in Thandwe Township, where displaced people have taken refuge
AA donates sacrificial animals to Muslim community during Eid
Source: Narinjara | Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
To celebrate Eid, the holiest festival for Muslims, occurring on June 6, 2025, the Arakan Army (AA) has reportedly arranged events for donating sacrificial animals in various townships across Rakhine State.