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Karenni State Interim Executive Council officially formed
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor
In his speech the chair of Karenni State Interim Executive Council said: “We must recognize and be proud of the brave young people from all over the country, including our Karenni youth
By Kantarawaddy Times
Myanmar Monk Draws Flak for Urging Aung San Suu Kyi to Renounce Politics
Source: Irrawaddy
A Buddhist monk who runs a refuge for thousands of homeless people has drawn criticism for suggesting that detained civilian leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi should leave politics and cooperate with the military regime to achieve peace in Myanmar.
By Irrawaddy
Shahriar: No reason to oppose pilot repatriation project for Rohingyas
Source: Dhaka Tribune
“This is a trial project and through this, the Rohingyas will be sent to the Rakhine state to observe the situation on a very small scale.
By Tribune Desk
Russia Says Military Ties With China Provide Global ‘Stability’
Source: Moscow Times
Russian Armed Forces Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Friday his country’s strong military partnership with China provides stability around the world.
By Agence France Presse
Israeli Ministries, Arms Firm Accused of Supplying Myanmar Junta War Machine
Source: Irrawaddy
Eitay Mack filed the petition on behalf of over 60 Israeli citizens on June 6, asking for a criminal probe into the CAA’s 2019 shipment of injection molds and tooling to upgrade the Myanmar military’s small arms.
By Hein Htoo Zan
Myanmar Junta Troops Slaughter Nine Villagers in Sagaing Killing Spree
Source: Irrawaddy
The Kawlin People Defense Force (PDF) said they found the bodies of seven detainees near Ngar Gyi Aing village on Wednesday.
By Nora
Myanmar’s Chin National Front Bars Outsiders From Entering State
Source: Irrawaddy
The Chin National Front (CNF) on Thursday barred entry to people from outside the state, after the Myanmar military started using civilian public transport vehicles to move troops into Chin
Irrawaddy
China, Myanmar sign cooperation agreements to mark 73rd anniversary of diplomatic ties
Source: People’s Daily
The signing ceremony was held in Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw, with Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai and senior Myanmar officials attending.
By Xinhua
‘We have a common enemy’: Paletwa dispute on hold but unresolved
Source: Frontier Myanmar
The Arakan Army’s presence in southern Chin State has long been a source of ethnic tensions which have eased following the emergence of a common enemy after the coup
By Frontier
Brother of Myanmar Civilian Govt Advisor ‘Assassinated’ in Yangon
Source: Irrawaddy
U Than Myint, the elder brother of U Aung Kyaw Moe, a Rohingya human rights advisor for the civilian National Unity Government (NUG), was killed by unknown assailants
By Irrawaddy
UK Jewelry Giant Withdraws ‘Blood Gems’ Funding Myanmar Junta
Source: Irrawaddy
One of Britain’s biggest TV shopping channels and online jewelry retailers, TJC, is withdrawing Burmese rubies from sale.
Irrawaddy
Myanmar Junta Bans Dollars for Border Trade With China
Source: Irrawaddy
In a bid to reduce its dependence on US dollars, Myanmar’s military regime has made it mandatory for exporters and importers to use yuan in trade transactions with China.
Irrawaddy
Argentine court hears allegations of genocide against Myanmar leaders
Source: Radio Free Asia
An Argentine court is hearing testimony about allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by senior Myanmar officials against Rohingya Muslims in a landmark case.
By Carlos G Hamann
Urgent Need for Cross-Border Assistance and Humanitarian Aid for IDPs
Source: Burma International News
The Back Pack Health Worker Team (BPHWT) has emphasized the urgent need for cross-border assistance and humanitarian aid to the 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) throughout Myanmar forced to flee from the Junta’s terror campaign of aerial bombardment.
By Karen Information Center
Participation in the Peace Process declines in the wake of the coup
Source: Independent Mon News Agency
Some members of the Peace Process Steering Team (PPST), have noticeably reduced their participation in the national peace process.
By monnews
Thailand cuts power to Myanmar border towns’ notorious casinos, but they keep operating
Source: Associated Press
A Thai state enterprise that has been exporting electricity to neighboring Myanmar has cut off power to two border towns with notorious casino complexes that allegedly host major organized crime operations, Thai officials said Tuesday.
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI
India Apprehends American, Canadian Nationals Crossing Border Into Myanmar
Source: Diplomat
While it was difficult to ascertain if foreign nationals were inside anti-junta training camps, The Diplomat identified three people from India, Thailand, and the U.S. outside camps at different locations.
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Myanmar’s Chinese-sponsored peace talks conclude without deal
Source: Voice of America
“They said they would submit reports to their respective central executive committees,” he added, “but they did not reach any agreements with the junta officials.”
Voice of America
‘China’s Policy Burma’s Misery’: Anti-China protests in the U.S.
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
Burmese-Americans and pro-democracy supporters staged twin anti-China protests in New York City and Washington, D.C. on June 2. This was the fourth protest held outside the Chinese embassy in the U.S. capital.
By Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar Junta, Kokang Forces Clash as Negotiators Meet for Peace Talks
Source: Irrawaddy
Fighting erupted between junta forces and ethnic revolutionary organization the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) on Friday—the same day regime officials sat down for peace talks with the armed group
By Irrawaddy
UN Envoy Calls For Political Dialogue In Myanmar Before Polls
Source: BARRON’S
Organising elections without an “inclusive political dialogue” risks worsening violence in Myanmar, said a UN envoy on Saturday, a day after meeting a leading opposition figure in Geneva.
By Agence France Presse
Myanmar Junta Meets With Ethnic Armed Alliance in Search of Poll Deal
Source: Irrawaddy
Myanmar junta efforts to persuade three pro-resistance ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) to support its election plan came to nothing at a China-mediated meeting on Thursday.
By Irrawaddy
Pro-Democracy Groups in Myanmar’s Sagaing Agree to Set Up Consultative Council
Source: Irrawaddy
More than 170 anti-junta resistance groups from Sagaing Region have agreed to organize an inclusive and integrated political body to lead the region in military and political affairs, following a two-day conference held this week.
By Hein Htoo Zan
Chinese Ambassador, Myanmar Junta Deputy PM Discuss Online, Border Crime
Source: Irrawaddy
Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai met junta Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Soe Htut on Wednesday, their second meeting since March. The two discussed redoubling efforts to fight online scams, gambling and cross-border crime.
By Irrawaddy
Special envoy for Myanmar to step down, confirms UN chief spokesman
Source: France24
The United Nations special envoy for Myanmar will step down in June, a spokesman for the UN chief told AFP Wednesday, after an 18-month tenure in which she was criticised by the junta and its opponents.
By Agence France-Presse