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Bringing reading back for kids in Myanmar with Kiki’s Fantastic Adventure
Source: Thai PBS World
With the goal of reminding children of the value of books, an original story has been published called Kiki’s Fantastic Adventure by Studio Boba.
By Thai PBS World
Myanmar Junta Troops Behead 8 Civilians and Resistance Members in Sagaing
Source: Irrawaddy
Regime troops seized and killed three Chaung U PDF members and two civilians who were evacuating over 100 residents sheltering at the monastery. Prior to the raid, regime troops had clashed with resistance forces in the area.
By Irrawaddy
Military Council’s Dropped 121 bombs on Chin State villages during March and April
Source: Burma News International
The Chin National Front (CNF) reported that during March-April period, Military Council troops carried out many airstrikes in Chin State, resulting 2 CNA fighters killed, and 24 civilians from over 121 bombs dropped.
By Khonumthung News
PDFs Discuss Revolution On Second Anniversary
Source: Kachin News Group
KNG interviewed several resistance fighters in Kachin State for their thoughts about the current situation.
Kachin News Group
NLD Township Chief’s Relatives Killed in Yangon
Source: Irrawaddy
The two relatives of a National League for Democracy (NLD) leader were shot dead at their home in Mingaladon Township, Yangon, on Sunday, according to media reports.
By Irrawaddy
Convoy carrying Asean diplomats ‘attacked’ in Myanmar
Source: Bangkok Post
On Sunday a convoy of several vehicles travelling in Taunggyi township in eastern Myanmar’s Shan State was attacked by an unknown armed group, a foreign diplomat based in Yangon told AFP on condition of anonymity.
By Agence France-Presse
Extraordinary Times Demands Extraordinary Measures: Will the new KNU leadership be able to deliver?
Source: Karen News
Despite its armed wing, the KNLA, engaged in intense fighting with the regime troops, some of the KNU’s leaders continued to maintain unofficial relationships with the new military government while some of its brigades has forbidden its soldiers from joining the fight.
By Saw Greh Moo
Myanmar Junta Troops Burn 530 Village Houses in a Single Day
Source: Irrawaddy
A man in his 50s was killed and two younger men were injured when around 200 junta troops raided Let Htoke Taw village, according to a resistance member.
By Nora
Myanmar Short Film Opposing Junta Wins Three Awards at Int’l Film Festival
Source: Irrawaddy
The short film “The Way”, directed by singer Lynn Lynn, an anti-military dictatorship artist, won three awards on Saturday from Festigious, a monthly film and screenplay competition promoting independent filmmakers.
By Irrawaddy
Rising fears of inundation as northern Shan dam projects gather pace
Source: Frontier Myanmar
Myanmar’s military regime is pushing forward with work on controversial hydropower projects in northern Shan State, where multiple ethnic armed groups operate, while villagers fear for their futures.
By Frontier
KNU to investigate allegations of business corruption involving some leaders involvement with Myawaddy’s Chinese “New City” project
Source: Burma News International
The Karen National Union (KNU) has released a statement declaring its intention to establish an independent and impartial investigation into allegations that certain leaders have been engaged in criminal activities in the Maw Hto Talay region, located to the south of Myawaddy.
By Karen Information Center
Rohingya stand firm on citizenship after day-trip to Rakhine state
Source: Radio Free Asia
Speaking to RFA-affiliated news service BenarNews when they got back, some Rohingya delegates expressed concern about temporary housing constructed in guarded camps.
By Abdur Rahman for BenarNews and RFA Burmese
Weekly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region
Source: Human Rights Foundation of Monland
The junta forces increased their operation of thirty-seven checkpoints along the Tanintharyi Highway and have been committing illegal taxation and extortion against travelers and vehicle drivers, according to local sources and those using this 180-mile-long motor highway.
Weekly Overview | Human Rights Foundation of Monland
Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar
Source: Channel News Asia
Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which is allied with the anti-junta militias, the People’s Defence Forces (PDF), said it was not aware of any attack.
By Taufiq Zalizan, Grace Yeoh
Over a Dozen Myanmar Junta Forces, Five Resistance Members Killed in Three Days of Clashes
Source: Irrawaddy
Many regime forces are believed to have been killed and injured in Myaung Township, Sagaing Region on Saturday evening when five PDF groups jointly attacked a military detachment raiding villages, said the resistance group Myingyan Black Tiger, which coordinated the attack.
By Irrawaddy
Tips for Using Satellite Imagery in Forensic Investigations, from Amnesty International’s Evidence Lab
Source: Global Investigative Journalism Network
When investigating or reporting on a crisis situation, such as the military coup in Myanmar or the current conflict in Sudan, satellite imagery can get you access to hard-to-reach areas within a few days — or even 24 hours — owing to the number of satellites in orbit.
By Laura Oliver
Asean push for Myanmar peace continues as it ropes in ‘quiet’ partners China, India, Japan
Source: South China Morning Post
Analysts say the inclusion of ‘quiet’ partners could be a welcome development but is unlikely to result in a major shift of Asean’s Myanmar approach
By Maria Siow
Indonesia’s Jokowi urges dialogue for Myanmar crisis ahead of Asean Summit
Source: Straits Times
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has urged Asean leaders to resolve the conflict in Myanmar through dialogue, not sanctions, as his country prepares to host the Asean Summit on Wednesday.
By Arlina Arshad
The War in Karenni causing surge of IDP refugees and ever worse food crisis in Demoso Karenni State
Source: Burma News International
Ko Banyar, the Director of Karenni Human Rights Group (KnHRG), informed KIC that the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Karenni State has dramatically increased from 200,000 in 2022 to over 50,000 in 2023.
By Karen Information Center
Myanmar junta targets health, education facilities to undermine shadow government
Source: Radio Free Asia
The military has refused to concede that the targeting of health, educational and other social services represents a war crime.
By RFA Burmese
How will the KNU reshuffle affect the political and military landscape?
Source: Than Lwin Times
U Than Soe Naing, a military and political analyst, opined that the change in the KNU leadership will allow the KNU to become more active in the Spring Revolution and foster more unity within the organization.
By Than Lwin Times
ASEAN finalising ‘comprehensive’ humanitarian needs assessment in Myanmar
Source: Channel News Asia
ASEAN hopes this assessment can be completed when leaders from the group meet in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia during their annual summit from May 9 to 11.
By Saifulbahri Ismail, Jalelah Abu Baker
Myanmar Junta Airstrike Kills Three Children in Sagaing
Source: Irrawaddy
A Myanmar military airstrike killed at least seven civilians including three children on Thursday in conflict-torn Sagaing Region, one of the country’s resistance strongholds.
By Nora
Rohingya Refugees Reject Rakhine Villages Built by Myanmar Junta
Source: Irrawaddy
One team member who wished to remain anonymous told The Irrawaddy that each returning family would be given a house, three acres of land for farming, seeds and agricultural material.
By MUKTADIR RASHID
VOA: 40 Journalists Still in Myanmar Prisons After Junta Amnesty
Source: Voice of America
VOA Burmese’s research data indicate there are still about 40 journalists locked up in prisons across Myanmar, even after this week’s mass pardon of thousands of prisoners by the military junta.
By Ingyin Naing