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Myanmar Regime Leak Reveals Naypyitaw Housing Decimated by Quake
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Hein Htoo Zan
A leaked preliminary assessment has revealed massive quake damage to staff housing in Naypyitaw, with over one-third of buildings in just one zone destroyed or rendered uninhabitable.
Sweden provides $12.7m in humanitarian aid for Rohingyas
Source: United News of Bangladesh
The funding will be channelled through eight humanitarian partners, including the UNHCR, WFP, Norwegian Refugee Council, Islamic Relief, Action Against Hunger, Save the Children, and the International Rescue Committee.
Peace won’t return to Myanmar keeping Rohingya issue unresolved: Dhaka tells Washington
Source: United News of Bangladesh
Talking to reporters at the Foreign Service Academy, Adviser Hossain said they also conveyed to the US side that they are now in a new reality and in fact in new reality, they are now facing new neighbours; who are non-state actors.
Karen army sends 277 foreign nationals for verification
Source: Bangkok Post | By Online Reporters
Using four six-wheel trucks, DKBA soldiers moved the detainees from the Tai Chang project 1 area near Chong Kaeb village in Phop Phra district of Tak province to the stadium in Karen State
Malaysian PM denies interfering in Thai politics over Thaksin appointment
Source: Thai PBS World | By Franc Han Shih
“Dr Thaksin is an old personal friend of mine. I wish to make it clear that we do not involve ourselves in the domestic politics of Thailand,” Anwar said during a press briefing in Bangkok.
Karen offensive shakes Thaksin’s Myanmar peace ambition
Source: The Nation
As the Thingyan festival celebrations continued in parts of Myanmar, the Karen National Union (KNU) launched a pre-dawn assault on Myanmar military forces on April 15, 2025
Engagement with Myanmar military for humanitarian aid, not recognition – Bakri MP
Soure: The Sun Daily | by Bernama
Malaysia’s recent humanitarian engagement with Myanmar’s military leadership does not constitute political recognition of the junta but is a time-sensitive and pragmatic effort to deliver aid following a deadly earthquake.
Myanmar quake truce crumbles amid border clashes
Source: The Japan Times
Two Myanmar towns on a lucrative trade route to Thailand have been besieged by fighting despite a truce declared after last month’s massive earthquake, residents said on Thursday.
Cracks in NSCN-IM? Naga rebel group leader joins hands with Myanmar-based faction to ‘carry forward the struggle’
Source: Deccan Herald | By Sumir Karmakar | DHNS
Ikato’s departure is seen as a setback to the ongoing peace process between the Centre and NSCN-IM, which began following a ceasefire in 1997.
Thailand must act decisively on Myanmar crisis, say experts
Source: Thai PBS World | By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk
There was no concrete outcome from the meeting beyond a promise to forge cooperation. “Every country agreed to elevate cooperation on these matters, especially exchanging information and coordination on law enforcement,” Maris said.
Myanmar’s war will soon enter its fifth year. Here’s why peace isn’t in sight.
Source: Christian Science Monitor | By Ann Scott Tyson, Staff writer
The best prospect for peace, experts say, would require Myanmar’s military junta to weaken so badly as to be ready to strike a deal with the armed ethnic groups and resistance forces arrayed against it.
PM Anwar thanks Myanmar for peace efforts and disaster relief cooperation
Source: Bernama
“The spirit shown by both the SAC and the NUG is that the priority must be humanitarian efforts and reconstruction, while they would do whatever is necessary to avoid any extension of the fighting
23 Civilians Killed in Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Over Thingyan
Source: The Irrawaddy
The military regime carried out at least 26 airstrikes on civilian targets over the four-day Thingyan or New Year’s festival. Across seven of the country’s 15 regions
Two ABSDF fighters killed, six wounded in clashes against Myanmar junta troops in southern Kalay and northern Gangaw
Source: Mizzima
On 12 February, the joint resistance forces launched an attack on Kamparni Camp, one of the junta’s strongest bases in southern Kalay Township, successfully capturing it and seizing a large cache of weapons and ammunition
Anwar Holds Talks With Myanmar Leader On Earthquake Relief Efforts
Source: Bernama
Anwar also said he will meet with the representives of Myanmar’s National Unity Gorvernment (NUG) tomorrow.
Lawa Village Devastated: 100 Homes Burned, Civilians Detained Amid Heavy Fighting
Source: Kachin News Group
On April 15, the junta troop and allied Warazup Militia Force launched airstrikes near the village and then set fire to buildings, including homes and the morning market, a local man from Lawa told KNG
Thaksin meets Anwar, Myanmar junta leader at Bangkok hotel amid tight security
Source: The Nation
It was reported that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra did not attend the dinner meeting.
Malaysia PM set to meet Myanmar junta chief amid opposition to talks
Source: Bangkok Post | By Reuters
“There’s a possibility of the junta exploiting these opportunities to build up legitimacy within the Asean framework,” said Sai Kyi Zin Soe, an independent political analyst based in Thailand.
Myanmar frees almost 5,000 prisoners in new year’s amnesty but no sign of Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: Independent | By Namita Singh
As of Thursday evening there was no confirmation that any of the estimated 22,000 political prisoners held in Myanmar were among those released.
Expectations low for Anwar’s meeting with Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok
Source: Thai PBS World | By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk
While the government has said it wants to play a crucial role in making peace in strife-torn Myanmar, MP Kannavee criticised the lack of a concrete plan or a roadmap towards such a goal
Naypyitaw in Ruins: A Tale of Military Hubris and Crony Profits
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Thura
The magnitude-7.7 quake tore through staff housing, government office buildings, roads, hospitals, and military facilities in the administrative capital, exposing the corruption and cronyism behind its construction.
Myanmar military leader pledges quake recovery and democratic transition
Source: The Nation
On the political front, Min Aung Hlaing reiterated the government’s plan to hold a general election in December, aiming to restore a “genuine, disciplined multiparty democratic system.”
AA frees 170 POWs (captives) along with their families in Minbya just before Thingyan
Source: Narinjara News | By Thinzar Nwe
The announcement of the release was made on the morning of April 13. The released prisoners came from safe and secure regions, and they were prioritized for release, a source close to the (AA) informed Narinjara.
KNU: Inviting Min Aung Hlaing won’t solve Myanmar conflict; risks whitewashing war crimes
Source: Transborder News
Padoh Saw Taw Nee expressed grave concern, stating that ethnic groups were deeply worried about the invitation because Gen. Min Aung Hlaing is a war criminal who has caused immense suffering to the country. “Inviting him to the meeting essentially legitimizes him,” he said.
Thailand’s auditing industry fails to protect migrant workers: activists
Source: Radio Fres Asia | By Kiana Duncan for RFA
Some labor advocates, however, contend that audits can be self-serving and overlook harsh conditions faced by workers.