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Myanmar junta misuses The Lady’s voice to try to remain in power
Source: Mizzima
As the dust settles after the recent lacklustre ASEAN foreign ministers ’summit in Jakarta, it is clear that a ground-breaking meeting with imprisoned Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been used for nefarious political purposes.
By Mizzima
Sagaing Market Bombs Injure Eight Civilians
Source: Irrawaddy
At least eight civilians, including a teenage monk and an 11-year-old girl, were injured in Sagaing Region when two bombs exploded in Shwebo Myoma market on Sunday morning, according to sources.
By Irrawaddy
Myanmar Junta Condemns ASEAN for Ignoring ‘Peaceful Efforts to Restore Democracy’
Source: Irrawaddy
The ministry’s statement said Myanmar could not accept “country-specific paragraphs” in any ASEAN statement as this contradicts the bloc’s principle of non-interference in members’ internal affairs.
By Irrawaddy
Teachers, students suffer opposing the military regime
Source: University World News
With Myanmar’s ‘Spring Revolution’ in its third year since the military coup of February 2021, the financial and mental stresses experienced by teachers, students and education staff have been considerable.
By Padone
Myanmar Resistance Asks US for Over $500 Million in Nonlethal, Humanitarian Aid
Source: Voice of America
Myanmar’s armed resistance groups are asking the U.S. government for over half a billion dollars in humanitarian and nonlethal aid to help them oust the country’s military regime, including money for drones, armored vehicles and radar jamming gear.
By Zsombor Peter
Wang Yi discusses bilateral ties, Myanmar with Thai deputy PM
Source: CGTN
Wang said China supports the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to resolve the Myanmar issue in its own way, rise above external distractions, and work out a roadmap acceptable to all parties.
By Xinhua
Asean must be given access to Aung San Suu Kyi, says Vivian, as bloc stresses unity
Source: Straits Times
“If you’re going to have real heart-to-heart negotiations between Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the military authorities, it cannot be conducted while she is detained in a prison facility,” he told Singapore media.
By Hariz Baharudin, Arlina Arshad
Military council, RCSS discuss holding peace conference
Source: Than Lwin Times
The National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) and a delegation from the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) discussed holding a peace conference in Nay Pyi Taw, the military council reported.
By Than Lwin Times
Myanmar Rights and Political Activists Reject Thai Intervention
Source: Irrawaddy
If the dialogue is still based on the [military-drafted] 2008 Constitution, it will still be 1,000 miles from achieving national equality, justice and self-determination, which ethnic minorities want.
By Irrawaddy
Is Mon people’s support for the stance of New Mon State Party dwindling?
Source: Than Lwin Times
After the military took full control of the country, there are some doubts among the Mon people ,who have been affected by the civil war, about the position of the New Mon State Party (NMSP), which has always held to solve the political problem only through political means.
By Than Lwin Times
No ‘silver bullet’: Experts weigh in on America’s latest Myanmar sanctions
Source: Frontier Myanmar
New US sanctions on two state-owned banks have made it harder for the junta to access foreign revenue and import weapons, but experts say additional measures are needed to close loopholes.
By Frontier
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Lawyers Appeal for Her Release
Source: Irrawaddy
A source close to the Supreme Court said: “Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyers argued the accusation is unfounded and called for her release. The prosecution side argued against the appeal.”
By Irrawaddy
EU rejects Myanmar´s diplomatic role and says it still doesn’t recognize generals
Source: Associated Press
The European Union´s top diplomat on Thursday expressed opposition to Myanmar´s upcoming role as the overseer of relations between the 27-nation bloc and Southeast Asian nations and reasserted its non-recognition of the strife-torn country’s military government.
By EDNA TARIGAN, JIM GOMEZ
Myanmar’s central bank revokes licenses of 10 forex companies
Source: Radio Free Asia
The government is trying to control currency speculation that has pushed up the price of the dollar.
By RFA Burmese
Indonesia: ASEAN must refer to 5PC in handling Myanmar crisis
Source: ANTARA (Indonesian News Agency)
ndonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has emphasized that the five-point consensus (5PC) must continue to be the reference for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in handling the Myanmar crisis.
By ANTARA (Indonesian News Agency)
Malaysia Urges ASEAN To Strongly Condemn The Actions Of The Myanmar Junta
Source: Bernama
Malaysia has urged Asean to strongly condemn the actions of the Myanmar junta which has carried out a series of airstrikes and killings as reported through a ‘joint communique’ to be issued by the regional coalition.
By Bohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
Outgoing Thai Foreign Minister Met Myanmar’s Jailed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Secret Visit
Source: Irrawaddy
Given the outgoing Thai government’s close ties with the regime and its foreign minister’s recent attempt to lobby ASEAN to fully reengage with the Myanmar junta leaders, analysts are worried that both are trying to use Daw Aung San Suu Kyi politically.
By Irrawaddy
Seven Myanmar Political Detainees Dead After ‘Prison Transfer’, Group Says
Source: Irrawaddy
Families lost contact with them after they were taken from Kyaiksakaw Prison on May 28, and were informed about their deaths on July 7.
By Irrawaddy
NCA-Signed Organizations Applaud Chairman of Nippon Foundation for Peace and Humanitarian Initiatives
Source: Karen News
The statement issued by the seven NCA-S EAOs acknowledges and appreciates the tireless endeavors of Yohei Sasakawa, who has been entrusted by the Japanese government to facilitate peace and reconciliation initiatives in Myanmar.
By Karen News
ASEAN Special Envoy Office meets with resistance groups
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
Ngurah Swajaya, the Head of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Special Envoy Office on Myanmar, held a meeting on July 3 with leaders from the Sagaing Forum, the Bamar People’s Liberation Army (BPLA), General Strike Committee (GSC), and the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF).
By English Editor
Engagements on Myanmar is Just the First Building Block: Indonesia
Source: Jakarta Globe
ASEAN chair Indonesia on Friday said that it has had 110 “engagements” with the key stakeholders in Myanmar, and is now moving towards the “second building block” of an inclusive national dialogue for a durable peace in the strife-torn country.
By Jayanty Nada Shofa
Six NCA-S EAOs announce the cooperation with the special representative of the Japanese government for Myanmar’s peace and national reconciliation
Source: Eleven Media Group
The six ethnic armed groups that signed the NCA-S EAO are Arakan Liberation Party (ALP), Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), KNU-Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army (KNU/KNLA PC), Lahu Democratic Union (LDU), New Mon State Party (NMSP) and Pao National Liberation Organization (PNLO).
By Eleven Media Group
NHRC to stop 126 undocumented Myanmar children from being repatriated
Source: Thai PBS World
Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission will try to stop 126 undocumented students from Myanmar being repatriated, after the Ang Thong primary education office became suspicious that they might have been lured to study at a school in the province.
By Thai PBS World
IEC Extends Invitation to Myanmar Citizens Abroad and International Organizations for Assistance of Karenni Refugees
Source: Burma News International
U Banyar, a member of IEC said that Karenni refugees are currently facing a dire situation, making it imperative for expatriate Myanmar citizens and international organizations to provide urgent assistance.
By Kantarawaddy Times
Shanni’s Future Amidst Myanmar’s Revolutionary Struggles
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
Sagaing region has been a hotbed of resistance against the military regime that seized power on February 1, 2021. Amidst this political upheaval, the Shanni community, one of the majority ethnic groups in the region, finds itself at a critical crossroads, uncertain about its future
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