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The human cost of wasting Rohingya aid funds
Source: The Daily Star | By Kallol Mustafa
The audit, conducted by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) at the UN headquarters for the period of January 2023 to December 2024 found serious mismanagement, irregularities, and misuse of aid in UNHCR-run Rohingya relief projects in Bangladesh.
Nearly 700,000 Myanmar Nationals Enter Thailand in Jan-Apr: IOM
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
As you know, we can’t live in our country, there are no opportunities for young people and it is not safe anymore, so we managed to relocate to Thailand, where the culture is similar,” a young woman who fled to Thailand said.
Officer Tainted by U Ko Ni Murder Promoted to Deputy Police Chief
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s military regime has promoted Win Min Thein to deputy police chief despite a record tainted by his suspected role in the assassination of prominent Muslim lawyer U Ko Ni outside Yangon International Airport in 2017.
Myanmar Regime Pushes Myitsone Dam as Fix for Power Crisis
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
At a press briefing on Tuesday, President’s Office spokeswoman Khaing Khaing Soe confirmed that the dam’s resumption was discussed during Min Aung Hlaing’s trip to Beijing.
Sagaing Resistance Infighting Kills Eight as PDF Attacks Local Security Force
Source: The Irrawaddy
NUG Deputy Home Affairs Minister U Kyaw Ni said the attack—carried out by PDF Battalion 22 under the NUG’s Military Region No. 1—was not ordered by central command.
Myanmar set to restart contentious $3.6 billion dam project backed by China
Source: Reuters | By Sudarshan Varadhan
“An official announcement will be released. The president himself has already stated that it will be restarted.”
‘Nothing left except death’: Myanmar families grieve huge war toll
Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse
Ranks of bereaved Myanmar families bow in silent grief to pray for their dead, some of the latest victims in a years-long conflict now estimated to have claimed 100,000 lives.
Thai border security drive targets scam centres and trafficking
Source: The Nation | By The Nation Editorial Team
Thailand’s Border Security Integration Centre is launching a new drive targeting technology-related crime, human trafficking, and scam centres.
Displaced Villagers Risk Their Lives for Food
Source: The Human Rights Foundation of Monland | Commentary
Across HURFOM’s target areas in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region, civilians continue to live under growing fear, insecurity, and hardship.
How global scammers in Myanmar use US tech to fleece people
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Associated Press
The instructions were clear: He had four days to make each victim fall in love.
Over 5,400 conscripted in Mon State
Source: Burma News International | By Than Lwin Times
Most conscripted individuals were not volunteers but people who were forcibly abducted, detainees sent to military training after arrest on various charges, or individuals compelled to serve as substitutes for others evading the draft.
Around 10 jade scavengers killed in Hpakant mine dump collapse
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
A Hpakant resident told KNG that although around 10 scavengers are believed to have been buried in the landslide, only about 5 bodies had been recovered as of June 29.
Chin, Arakan, and Magway resistance forces hold the line against junta offensive in southern Chin State
Source: Burma News International | By Khonumthung News
Resistance forces from Chin State, Arakan (Rakhine) State, and Magway Region are jointly resisting a major junta offensive targeting the southern Chin State towns of Mindat and Kanpetlet.
ULA imposes restrictions on farmland sale, transfer and subdivision in Arakan State
Source: Development Media Group
Officials said the policy is intended to standardize land administration in line with existing land management regulations and regional development frameworks.
Rice Price Collapse Pushes Pong Inn Farmers Deeper into Debt
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
Farmers in the Pong Inn area of southern Shan State are facing a deepening financial crisis as falling rice prices leave many unable to recover the cost of this year’s harvest.
Regime Launches Committee to Monitor Myanmar’s Internet 24/7
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Myanmar’s regime has formed a new committee to monitor online activity around the clock for criticism of its rule, appointing Deputy Home Affairs Minister Major General Min Thu to lead the body.
Myanmar denies ASEAN request for Suu Kyi meeting
Source: Manila Standard | By Agence France Presse
Myanmar’s authorities have denied a request for ASEAN’s special envoy to meet its deposed and detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, an administration spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Interra Resources to Dispose of Myanmar Oil Assets for $7.8 Million
Source: Tiger Trade | By MT Newswires
Interra said the disposal follows prolonged political instability in Myanmar, which has created an unfavorable business environment.
Edinburgh medical college condemns attacks on healthcare workers in Myanmar
Source: Mizzima
The College said it shared concerns raised by international organisations that have warned attacks on civilians, healthcare facilities, and other protected sites by Myanmar’s military authorities may constitute war crimes
Mahar welcomes apology from 40 Rohingya NGOs, urges focus on refugee civic responsibility
Source: New Straits Times | By Bernama
In a statement today, Mahar said humanitarian work should go beyond providing food and shelter to include educating refugees on their responsibilities while living in Malaysia.
BIMSTEC Secretary General visits Myanmar
Source: Daily Sun
During the visit, he called on President U Min Aung Hlaing, who reiterated Myanmar’s abiding commitment to expanding regional cooperation under BIMSTEC
Melaka pursuing plan to repatriate Rohingya refugees
Source: The Star
A permanent solution to the Rohingya issue remains high on the state government’s agenda, with efforts underway to repatriate the refugees through proper legal channels, said Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
Kachin chief minister says he regrets opposing Myitsone Dam project
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
He also declared that the military regime is determined to complete the project within eight years despite continued public opposition.
Junta authorities monopolize food supplies in Kyaukphyu
Source: Burma News International | By Development Media Group
Local sources report that military officers working with government department employees are monopolizing basic food supplies in junta-controlled Kyaukphyu Town, Arakan (Rakhine) State, and then selling the goods to residents at inflated prices.
Junta reinforces strategic town Athok as Ayeyarwady frontlines expand
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
Athok sits along the key Pathein–Monywa Road, a major transportation corridor that also provides road access to Gwa Township in southern Arakan State.