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Bangladesh seeks German support for Rohingya safe zone in Myanmar
Source: Anadolu Agency
Bangladesh transitional government chief Muhammad Yunus sought German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s support in creating a safe zone for Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine State under the UN supervision.
By Sm Najmus Sakib
China and India Compete Over Myanmar Access, Despite Fighting
Source: Irrawaddy
China and India are competing for their interests in Rakhine State as the Arakan Army (AA) takes increasing control of the strategically important Bay of Bengal coastline.
By Maung Kavi | Irrawaddy
Việt Nam hopes for stability to return to Myanmar soon
Source: Viet Nam News
Việt Nam is ready to exert all efforts to bring peace and stability to Southeast Asia and Myanmar in particular, the Government leader noted.
By Viet Nam News
Myanmar Junta’s No.2 Meets Thai Military as Chinese Pressure Rises on Border Scams
Source: Irrawaddy
Soe Win hosted a Thai delegation led by General Direk Bongkarn, head of the Thai Army’s Neighboring Countries Coordination Center, in Naypyitaw on Tuesday.
By Irrawaddy
Anwar: Asean’s cautious approach critical to Myanmar’s peace
Source: New Straits Times
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for stronger actions to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, stressing the need for inclusive governance to restore peace and stability in the region.
Fuad Nizam
In Myanmar, healthcare and disease prevention are neglected casualties of war
Source: The New Humanitarian
Over the course of 40 months, the community health worker in Myanmar’s southeastern Mon State has had the mosquito-borne disease nearly two dozen times
News Feature | Maw Lay; Khin
Karen Border Guard body enforces rules to tackle human trafficking
Source: The Nation
Major General Saw Chit Thu, chief of the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), met with military and business leaders in Myawaddy, Myanmar on Wednesday to discuss measures for tackling transnational crimes and human trafficking, Thailand’s Ratchamanu Task Force reported.
By The Nation
Myanmar Militant Group Leader Among 5 Arrested In Transnational Arms Bust: Mizoram Police
Source: NDTV
The weapons were for trade between the Myanmar-based militant group Chin National Front (CNF) and the United People’s Democratic Front, a militant group active in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts, the Mizoram Police said
By Debanish Achom
Hard grind: Migrants in Thailand face steep costs to stay legal
Source: Frontier Myanmar
An amnesty scheme for undocumented migrants in Thailand offers hope for many Myanmar workers operating in the shadows, but the costs are high, and migrants then face burdensome tax demands from the Myanmar junta
By Frontier
Myanmar Four Years After The Coup – Analysis
Source: Eurasia Review
For ordinary citizens, the human rights situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate daily.
Analysis | Jan Servaes
Rival Chin factions dispute over plans to seize Tedim Township in northern Chinland from regime control
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
The Zomi Federal Union (ZFU) issued a statement on Tuesday asserting that it would not recognize any claims from the regime in Naypyidaw nor the Chinland Council, led by the Chin National Army (CNA), to Tedim Township of northern Chinland.
By English Editor
Address Rohingya crisis through intensified diplomatic efforts
Source: Daily Observer
The refugee crisis has intensified tensions related to several security concerns, including human trafficking, food and livelihood stability, internal and transnational security, border integrity, and environmental safety.
By Md Shihab Uddin, Md Zaki Faisal and Dr Mohammad Tarikul Islam
Myanmar’s Escalating Crisis: A Year in Review and the Road Ahead
Source: United States Institute of Peace
Having gained steady momentum over the past two years, the resistance reached a turning point in 2024, posing an existential threat to the regime. Alarmed by this shift, China intervened more actively to prevent the junta’s collapse.
Analysis | Ye Myo Hein, Visiting Senior Expert
“…one thing I can say for certain is that this country won’t fall into chaos. We will never let it become chaotic” – KNU Spokesperson Padoh Saw Taw Nee
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor / Burma News International
An interview with KNU Spokesperson Padoh Saw Taw Nee on the military prospects of the junta and the military developments of resistance forces in 2025
Interview | KNU Spokesperson Padoh Saw Taw Nee
Incentives Offered to New Militia Recruits
Source: Burma News International
A junta-aligned militia in Mawdaung Town, on the border with Thailand, in Tanintharyi Region’s Myeik District is offering cooking oil and rice on top of a regular wage to new recruits.
By Network Media Group
SSPP/SSA Detaining Parents Until Their Sons Join SSPP/SSA
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
The Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) is detaining parents and only releasing them once their sons sign up to become SSPP/SSA soldiers.
By Shan Herald Agency for News
Pope appeals for aid to Myanmar’s Kachin State after landslide
Source: Vatican News
Pope Francis has called on the international community to offer aid to those suffering the effects of a catastrophic landslide in a jade mining area in northern Myanmar’s Kachin State that took place overnight early Monday.
By Deborah Castellano Lubov
Couture Coup: Inside the Lavish World of Myanmar Junta Chief’s Wife
Source: Irrawaddy
Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, is known for her lavish tastes, particularly when it comes to luxury handbags.
By Aung Thura | Irrawaddy
Dedollarization Advances: Russia and Myanmar Discuss National Currency Payment System
Source: Bitcoin.com
Myanmar’s Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Kan Zaw, revealed the discussions in an interview with Tass on Tuesday.
By Kevin Helms
Who Will Be Myanmar’s Kingmaker?
Source: Irrawaddy
To be fair, the majority of the territory described by the NUG is in the hands of EROs. Although EROs have gained significant ground, many are still focusing on their ethnic causes—most importantly, gaining a form of autonomy.
By Desmond, analyst of international development focusing on the peace process and transition
Myanmar insurgents say they launched rocket attack on junta deputy
Source: Radio Free Asia
Pro-democracy fighters in Myanmar launched a barrage of rockets at junta facilities in the eastern town of Loikaw as the deputy of the ruling military council was visiting, a rebel group said on Wednesday.
By RFA Burmese
Charcoal trade fuels deforestation in northern Myanmar
Source: Mekong Eye
War, economic challenges, and dwindling markets have pushed traditional tea farmers in northern Shan State into deforestation-linked charcoal production
By May Thet Hnin, journalist covering Myanmar’s current affairs and environmental issues
ASIA/MYANMAR – “Seek the Kingdom of God and His justice” in the war-torn Kachin state
Source: Agenzia Fides
It is a reminder that the Kingdom of God can and must be present here and now, even in the face of challenges,” said the Archbishop of Yangon, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo
Agenzia Fides
Christians’ execution demanded in Bangladesh Rohingya camps
Source: Union of Catholic Asian News
Tensions simmer in the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar after fatwa issued against Christians accused of blasphemy
By Union of Catholic Asian News
Anyar: The battle for Myanmar’s Bamar heartland
Source: Mizzima
Anyar is a crucible, a battleground where Myanmar military forces appear to exercise their hatred of their fellow Bamar citizens who are a core component of the Spring Revolution resistance against the Bamar-led junta.
By Mizzima