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Thai foreign minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart
Source: Reuters | By Panu Wongcha-um
Thailand’s foreign minister said on Tuesday he planned to invite his Myanmar counterpart to meet top regional diplomats, aiming to build consensus within the ASEAN bloc for greater engagement with the new military-backed government of the war-torn nation.
Regime Retakes Another Town as N. Sagaing Offensive Continues
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Phoe Tar
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA), People’s Defense Force (PDF) and All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF) jointly seized Maw Luu in December 2023.
Civil Society Groups Protest Ministry of the Interior for Attempting to Push Myanmar Nationals Back Into a Civil War
Source: New Bloom Magazine | By Brian Hioe
CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS held a press conference outside of the Ministry of the Interior on April 30th, protesting the ministry’s role in attempting to push Burmese out of Taiwan, even if this means forcing their return to a war zone.
Suu Kyi’s son urges Myanmar to provide ‘proof of life’
Source: Channel News Asia | By Agence France Presse
The son of Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday (May 5) demanded France’s help in seeking independently verified proof of his mother’s life after she was transferred to house arrest, her lawyers said.
Myanmar Activists Blast Trump Ally Stone For Lobbying Role
Source: BARRON’S | By Agence France Presse
Campaign group Justice For Myanmar said in a statement that Stone and DCI “are profiting from a heavily sanctioned junta that is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity with total impunity”.
Arsenic risk in Salween basin
Source: Bangkok Post | By Apinya Wipatayotin
Arsenic contamination in sediment and water across the Salween River basin in Mae Hong Son exceeds safety standards at all monitored points, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) says.
Myanmar war turns again as the junta rises back
Source: The Borderlens | By Bidhayak Das
Myanmar’s military junta has staged a partial comeback, regaining key territories through airstrikes, ground offensives, and external backing, particularly from China.
To Defend the Innocent: A Look into the Life of a Karen Resistance Soldier
Source: Free Burma Ranger
No child should feel the ground shake from explosions, nor feel he has no choice but to join an armed revolution.
Thai and migrant workers march for reform in Chiang Mai
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Workers, activists, and academics took to the streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand, on May 1 to mark National Labour Day, united behind an urgent call for structural reforms to the country’s social security system.
Teknaf land Port Reopen with arrival of Myanmar timber Cargo boat after a year-long Halt
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
Trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar officially resumed today as the Teknaf inland port welcomed its first cargo shipment in over a year.
War Crimes Case Against Myanmar Dictator Moves Forward in Timor-Leste, says MAP
Source: Mizzima
A criminal file accusing Myanmar dictator, Min Aung Hlaing, of war crimes and crimes against humanity has been formally submitted to the Court of First Instance in Dili for judicial review, following the opening of proceedings in February.
“Happy Pods” Drug Use Rising Among Youth in Shan State Despite E-Cigarette Ban
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
The use of a liquid narcotic known as “Happy Pods” is reportedly increasing among young people in Shan State, despite a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes earlier this year.
Debt, Bribes, and Exploitation: Myanmar Youth Risk All for Jobs in China
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
As conflict and economic collapse deepen in Myanmar, young people seeking work in China are increasingly falling into cycles of bribery, debt, and exploitation, driven by strict travel restrictions and limited opportunities at home.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi ‘Abruptly Moved to Secure House Over Thingyan’
Source: The Irrawaddy
It was at this secure house that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly met Daw Aung San Suu Kyi a during his visit to Naypyitaw on April 25.
‘I just want to see her again’ says son of imprisoned Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: National Public Radio | By Lorcan Lovett, Ayesha Rascoe
“My father died without being able to see my mother again because she was incarcerated at the time,” Aris told NPR. “I simply want to be able to see her again and know that she’s okay.”
Legal team denied access to Aung San Suu Kyi following ‘designated residence’ transfer
Source: Mizzima
Uncertainty continues to surround the condition and whereabouts of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, as her legal team confirms they have received no official communication regarding her transfer to a “designated residence.”
Rohingya man beaten to death at Teknaf refugee camp
Source: The Daily Star
Police link killing to earlier armed clash between 2 Rohingya rival groups
Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi boards Myanmar warship, discusses maritime ties with senior military leaders
Source: The Telegraph | By Press Trust of India
Admiral Tripathi also visited Myanmar’s Naval Training Command where he formally handed over some military hardware including containerised small arms simulator and ‘rigid inflatable boat’, according to Indian Navy.
Myanmar Labour Alliance denounces “fake” unions in May Day call to action
Source: Mizzima
On the eve of International Workers’ Day, the Myanmar Labor Alliance (MLA) issued a high-alert statement on 30 April, calling for the urgent dismantling of military-linked labour organizations that it claims are sabotaging genuine worker representation.
NIA Raids ‘Gulshan Colony’ known as ‘Mini Bangladesh’
Source: Sanatan Prabhat
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently conducted several raids in the notorious ‘Gulshan Colony’ area known as the centre for criminal activities of Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators and violence.
New Maternal Hospital Opens in Cox’s Bazar Refugee Camp to Improve Care for Rohingya Women
Source: Shia Waves
A newly built maternal and neonatal hospital has opened in the Cox’s Bazar refugee camps in Bangladesh, offering critical healthcare services to thousands of Rohingya refugee women and children who previously lacked access to comprehensive maternal care.
Parnpree sees need to re-engage with Myanmar
Source: Thai PBS World | By Thepchai Yong
Thailand believes that engagement with the new administration in Myanmar is necessary to help resolve the crisis in the country and bring it back to the “ASEAN family,” according to former foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara.
US calls for Suu Kyi’s immediate release as she is moved to house arrest
Source: Raidió Teilifís Éireann
“We continue to call for her immediate and unconditional release,” a US State Department spokesman said.
Junta warns of action against weapon possession in Myawaddy
Source: Karen News
The junta said in a statement on April 23 that individuals carrying weapons without permission in Myawaddy Town, Karen State, near Thai border, would face action for illegal possession.
Monthly Summary of Key Events in Karenni State (April 2026)
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
In Karenni State, strong winds and heavy rains have caused significant damage to houses of internally displaced persons (IDPs), as well as schools and clinics. Consequently, IDPs are requesting assistance.