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UN Special Envoy Julie Bishop to visit Myanmar, despite scrutiny of conflict of interests
Source: Myanmar Now
No additional details have been provided regarding Ms. Bishop’s agenda for the trip, although she is expected to meet with members of Myanmar’s military junta.
Shan State Pleads for Urgent Aid After Devastating Earthquake
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
Local aid workers estimate that more than 2,500 houses were destroyed in the Inle region alone, with over 1,300 rendered uninhabitable.
Fierce fighting in northern Shan’s Tawng Hkam area, airstrikes reported
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | By Network Media Group
Intense clashes are ongoing between military junta troops and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), accompanied by junta bombings, local residents report.
Chief Minister of Rakhine State Military Council visits Kyaukphyu, under assault by AA, to strengthen security for Chinese projects
Source: Narinjara News | By Maung Sar Ga
Chairman U Htein Lin of the Rakhine State Military Council visited Chinese projects in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State and conducted a prompt assessment of the security conditions.
Myanmar Suspends Tourist Visas After Quake
Source: The Irrawaddy
The junta has also denied requests for entry by foreign media seeking to cover the earthquake in affected areas citing its inability to provide adequate accommodation.
Rohingya repatriation hinges on Arakan stability: Khalilur Rahman
Source: United News of Bangladesh
They (Rohingyas) are not leaving tomorrow. A repatriation process requires careful preparation — ensuring safety, livelihood opportunities and a stable environment. .
Thailand Joins ASEAN Effort to Aid Myanmar Quake Victims
Source: The Nation
During their visit, the joint Thai-Malaysian delegation engaged in discussions with Myanmar officials, the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre), and the United Nations.
Myanmar earthquake fundraising concert in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
A community-led fundraising concert was held at The Goodcery Space in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on April 6.
Earthquake Pushes Myanmar’s Health System to Verge of Collapse
Source: Think Global Health | By Jonathon Foster and Thinn Thinn Hlaing
The natural disaster places even more strain on Myanmar’s health system, which has been under attack and systematically targeted by the country’s ruling military junta since a coup in February 2021.
Taiwan’s Mustard Seed Mission receives approval to deliver disaster aid to Myanmar
Source: Taiwan News | By Charlotte Lee
Taiwan’s Mustard Seed Mission has received approval to transport emergency relief supplies into Myanmar following the earthquake on March 28.
Chin Rebels Rout Myanmar Junta From Falam After Five-Month Battle
Source: The Irrawaddy
The ethnic Chin Brotherhood on Monday finally took full control of the strategically important administrative town of Falam in their home state after a five-month siege.
Junta resumes offensives in Sidoktaya, Pwintbyu, Salin after ceasefire announcement
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | By Than Lwin Times
“We thought we could return home because of the ceasefire. But yesterday (3 April), they launched an offensive. They fired heavy weapons. They’re still shooting today too. Nothing has changed.”
Rubber Cronies: How Junta Boss’ Son Profits From Tire Business
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Hein Htoo Zan
Junta boss Min Aung Hlaing’s son Aung Pyae Sone profits handsomely from Myanmar’s market for tires and other rubber products through a network of companies he controls, an investigation reveals.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Shares Humanitarian Relief Update After Myanmar Earthquake
Source: Buddhistdoor | By Craig C Lewis
INEB’s humanitarian aid is focused on bringing food, clean water, blankets, medical supplies, emergency shelters, and other essential supplies to those most in need.
Regime blocks aid groups from providing relief to earthquake survivors in central Myanmar
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
“We have to inform the authorities about our equipment and personnel upon arrival. They decide where we can go,” a spokesperson for an aid group working in Sagaing and Mandalay regions told DVB.
Myanmar military restricts access to quake-hit Sagaing Region
Source: Myanmar Now
Humanitarian efforts in Sagaing Region have been severely hindered, with search and rescue operations unable to proceed without the military regime’s approval, residents say
MNDAA to Surrender Lashio but Hold Surrounding Country
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Mai Khroue Jar
Under the China-mediated agreement, the regime in turn is not allowed to conduct military operations in and around Lashio
Rains add to challenge for Myanmar quake relief, as death toll climbs to 3471
Source: Radio New Zealand | By Reuters
Aid agencies have warned the combination of the unseasonable rains and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of disease, including cholera, among quake survivors who are camping in the open.
Myanmar quake: India sends more humanitarian aid in C-17 aircraft
Source: The Hindu Business Line | By Press Trust of India
India on Sunday sent 31 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including replenishment stores for an Indian army field hospital unit deployed in Myanmar
China’s Yunnan rescue team completes quake response in Myanmar
Source: Xinhua | By Editor: huaxia
A 37-member rescue and medical team from southwest China’s Yunnan Province returned from Myanmar on Sunday afternoon, after completing their earthquake relief work.
Belarus to ship 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to quake-hit Myanmar
Source: BelTA
Belarus is preparing a humanitarian cargo for people affected by a recent earthquake in Myanmar. BelTA learned the details from the Emergencies Ministry.
Student protester arrested in Thailand for calling Myanmar leader a murderer, criticizing Thai government
ARSA member killed, AA seizes 2 guns, some ammunition during an operation in Maungdaw North
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
According to regional military observers, the danger posed by armed Islamic extremist groups like ARSA, RSO, and ARA has become alarming, jeopardizing regional stability, peace, and public safety in Rakhine State
Dr Yunus seeks Thaksin’s support to strengthen ties, resolve Rohingya crisis
Source: United News of Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has met former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, seeking his valuable support in strengthening bilateral relations and contributing to the resolution of the Rohingya crisis
Myanmar worker attacked by royalists during anti-junta protest
Source: Prachatai English | By Prachatal
A leader of the Myanmar migrant worker network Bright Future was attacked by members of an ultra-royalist group this morning (5 April) while arriving at a protest against Myanmar’s junta leader