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Shafiur Rahman on the Rohingya’s endless troubles in Bangladesh: State of Southasia #20
Source: Himal Southasian | By Editors
Bangladesh does not want to invest in the Rohingya community in the long term, and wants to avoid giving them rights or any pathway to citizenship, says the journalist and filmmaker
Myanmar Junta Blocks News as Scale of Naypyitaw Quake Devastation Emerges
Source: The Irrawaddy
A Red Cross staffer in the capital said only the army and junta departments are conducting rescue and relief operations at Naypyitaw’s military and government buildings, with outside teams barred.
China Railway Group: Global Giant Under Scrutiny Over Subsidiary Corruption
Source: The Nation
Following building collapse in Myanmar, attention turns to the Chinese state-owned firm’s international projects and history of alleged bribery
Myanmar junta bans foreign journalists from covering earthquake aftermath
Source: Mizzima
Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, the junta’s spokesperson, announced the decision on 30 March, stating that foreign media had requested permission to enter the country, but the government could not accommodate them.
Earthquake destroys 80 per cent of Myanmar’s Sagaing township
Source: Burma News International | By Mizzima
According to the Committee Representing Sagaing Hluttaw, the March 28 earthquake destroyed about 80 per cent of the Sagaing township’s urban areas.
Mytkyina Faces More Power Outages
Source: Burma News International | Kachin News Group
The daily reduction in electricity has made it challenging for Myitkyina residents to perform essential tasks such as cooking and pumping water
Rescue Efforts at Myanmar Earthquake’s Epicenter Hampered at Every Turn
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Hein Htoo Zan
Despite being at the epicenter of the earthquake, Sagaing Township has received far less aid and support than other affected regions like Mandalay and Naypyitaw.
Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake
Source: Frontier Myanmar | By Agence France-Presse
Rescue efforts were less active in the central Myanmar city of more than 1.7 million people early Monday, but conditions are difficult – with temperatures expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius
Chinese staff questioned over documents taken from Chatuchak collapse site
Source: Thai PBS World
Chatuchak district officials have filed a police complaint after four employees of the Chinese construction firm, responsible for constructing the building that collapsed last Friday
Myanmar Declares Week Of Mourning As Quake Toll Passes 2,000
Source: Barron’s | By Sebastien BERGER and Hla-Hla HTAY (AFP News)
National flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 “in sympathy for the loss of life and damages” from Friday’s massive quake, the ruling junta said in a statement.
India, US to begin tri-service HADR exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ on Tuesday
Source: The Business Standard
The Tiger Triumph humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise comes even as India continues its efforts to assist Myanmar under Operation Brahma, following last week’s devastating earthquake
Filmmaker Midi Z asks the world to help war-torn, quake-hit Myanmar
Source: Focus Taiwan
Myanmar-born Taiwanese filmmaker Midi Z on Monday made a tearful appeal in New Taipei, saying the Southeast Asian nation devastated by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake last Friday needs help from everyone around the world.
Mercy Chefs headed to Myanmar & Thailand in response to deadly earthquake
Source: WHSV
At this time, Mercy Chefs are actively coordinating with local churches and humanitarian partners to distribute hot meals and emergency food supplies to affected communities.
Indonesia sends 12 tons of aid to Myanmar earthquake victims
Source: Antara News
The aid package included contributions from the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), the National Alms Agency (Baznas), and various government and community organizations.
Japan sends coordinating officials to Myanmar after earthquake
Source: The Japan Times
The officials were made up of medical personnel and staff of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference.
Taiwan disbands standby rescue team to help Myanmar after earthquake
Source: Focus Taiwan
“We cannot guarantee the safety of our rescue team members once they are sent there,” Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang on Monday told reporters on the sideline of a Legislative session.
Junta Launches Airstrikes on Bhamo Amid Earthquake Rescue Efforts in Mandalay and Sagaing
Source: Kachin Media Group
Despite the absence of intense clashes between the junta forces and KIA-led joint forces on March 29 and 30, the military continued its aerial assaults, a KIA frontline source reported.
Earthquake relief efforts underway in National Unity Government controlled territories of central Myanmar
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
“I earnestly appeal to our allied ethnic revolutionary organizations and civil society groups to extend their support to those in need,” Duwa Lashi La, the NUG Acting President, stated in a televised speech
Thailand flies manpower and supplies to earthquake victims in Myanmar
Source: Thai PBS World
Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said that about 1,000 military personnel have already been sent to Myanmar to help in relief efforts.
55 personnel, including 18 doctors and a search and rescue team, flew to Myanmar today
Migrant workers face grim wait after Bangkok high-rise collapse
Source: Radio Free Asia | By Phetsiam Promngoy, Apichart Sopapong and Stephen Wright for RFA
Yet most of the presumed victims of the Bangkok building collapse are from Myanmar and other countries in the region. Thai police said 13 people are confirmed dead and 118 are missing as the search of the rubble enters its third day.
Indonesian military to send teams to back Myanmar’s quake evacuation
Source: Antara News
In addition to deploying personnel, the TNI would also send aircraft, a hospital ship, and helicopters to support the evacuation process.
Malaysia will provide US$2.3 million in earthquake aid to Myanmar: PM Anwar
Source: Channel News Asia
The prime minister said that the contribution reflects Malaysia’s responsibility and solidarity as the 2025 ASEAN chair, adding that he has instructed Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan to lead a humanitarian mission to Myanmar.
PM speaks with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar amid earthquake tragedy
Source: Prime Minister of India (PMINDIA)
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s steadfast commitment as a close friend and neighbor to stand in solidarity with Myanmar during this challenging time.
Junta continues dropping bombs after Myanmar earthquake as opposition puts down arms
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation | by ABC / Associated Press
The UN special rapporteur on Myanmar, Tom Andrews, said at least three air strikes were carried out on the Sagain region — near the epicentre of the earthquake, and a rebel stronghold.
Operation Brahma: India sends two naval ships to earthquake-hit Myanmar
Source: The Week | By The Week News Desk
India on Saturday intensified its efforts of rescue and rehabilitation work in earthquake-hit Myanmar by sending two naval ships carrying humanitarian aid to the neighbouring country.