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Chin Groups Hail Successful Attack on Myanmar Junta Troops
Source: Irrawaddy
At least 23 junta troops were killed in Hakha Township in two days in fighting with the Chin National Army (CNA) and Chin Defense Force (CDF), according to the armed groups
By Hein Htoo Zan
Just expel the Myanmar’s junta from Asean
Source: Asia News Network
The writer says ASEAN should just expel the junta-controlled Myanmar from ASEAN and intensify talks with the opposition groups, including with NUG, instead
By Kornelius Purba | The Jakarta Post
Myanmar’s military kills 3 civilians after raiding Sagaing region villages
Source: Radio Free Asia
Junta troops are continuing brutal raids on a township in Myanmar’s northern Sagaing region, arresting and killing three villagers this week, locals told RFA.
By RFA Burmese
How the Kachin public overturned a rare earth mining project in KIO territory
Source: Frontier Myanmar
It found that Myanmar’s rare earth mining industry is illicit, controlled by armed groups, and involves a complex web of local companies serving as fronts for Chinese investors.
By Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, Zau Myet Awng, Jaw Tu Hkawng
NUG’s Acting President expresses pride in workers’ relentless fight against Myanmar junta
Source: Mizzima
He made the remark in his official message addressed to the International Workers’ Day ceremony held virtually via the Zoom platform with the slogan “United Voice of Workers, Fight for a Federal Future”.
By Mizzima
Chinese foreign minister highlights China-Myanmar border stability
Source: China Global Television Network
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Tuesday inspected the China-Myanmar border area in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, urging efforts to maintain border stability and promote bilateral friendship and cooperation.
By China Global Television Network
China’s foreign minister makes rare visit to Myanmar border
Source: Associated Press
China’s foreign minister called for stability and a crackdown on cross-border criminal activity along the country’s border with Myanmar, during an unusual visit to the volatile region on Tuesday.
By Associated Press
Myanmar Resistance Fighter Beheaded, Two Teens Killed in Sagaing Raid
Source: Irrawaddy
Ko Nway Oo, leader of the Civilian Defense and Security Organization of Myaung resistance group, said the resistance fighters were unable to defend themselves as they lacked proper weapons.
By Irrawaddy
‘My Hidden City’ Film About Mrauk U, Wins Best Short Documentary Award at French Film Festival
Source: Narinjara
According to Daw Khin Than, the chairwoman of the Mrauk-U Cultural Heritage Conservation Association, the short documentary film has won the award for Best Short Documentary at the Giraffe Film Festival held in Nice, France last March and April.
By Narinjara
Advance sale of apartments on military land raises over $6 million for NUG
Source: Mizzima
The advance sale of apartments that will be built on military-owned land in Yangon once the Myanmar junta is defeated raised $6.06 million USD within 12 hours of sales starting at 8:30 p.m. on 29 April.
By Mizzima
Assam’s Numaligarh refinery keen to set up retail outlets in Myanmar
Source: The Statesman
The state-owned Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam plans to enter neighbouring Myanmar by setting up retail outlets once the situation is conducive in the trouble-torn country.
By Indo-Asian News Service
NGO reports bombing of church and flight of civilians from Karen State village
Source: Mizzima
Villagers from Mae Ka Nae, Dooplaya District, Karen State are hiding out and unable to return home after the Myanmar junta bombed their village and church, according to the Free Burma Rangers on 30 April.
Mizzima
Yangon student activist sentenced to another 10 years by Myanmar prison court
Source: Radio Free Asia
A court at Yangon’s Insein Prison has sentenced student activist Banyar Soe Htet to an additional 10 years in prison, meaning he is set to serve a total of 84 years, according to acquaintances.
RFA Burmese
Myanmar’s Civilian Government: Former UN Chief Happy With Junta Boss Talks
Source: Irrawaddy
“I got an impression that he seems to be content as he was able to deliver his important messages to the junta,” said the deputy foreign minister, adding that Ban will likely visit Myanmar again.
Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s NUG official holds virtual meeting with former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Source: Mizzima
The Deputy Minister also pointed out that the military junta has no right to hold elections and that elections should be conducted according to the newly drafted constitution that is acceptable to all stakeholders and to all ethnic groups in Myanmar.
Mizzima
Chinese FM meets with UN special envoy over Myanmar issue
Source: China Global Television Network
Qin said that China, more than any other country, hopes Myanmar can achieve stable development as it’s a close neighbor, but the background of the Myanmar issue is complex and there is no quick fix to its problems.
China Global Television Network
India hosts dialogue, seeks to play a role to ease Myanmar crisis which complements Asean’s efforts
Source: Straits Times
The latest discussions centred on an expedited delivery of humanitarian aid to Myanmar, a regional coordinated approach to combat transnational crimes and seeking political space for dialogue and reducing violence, the sources said.
Nirmala Ganapathy
Myanmar workers union and labour activists demand improved wages, conditions for May Day
Source: Mizzima
Since the military coup in Myanmar, there has been a significant increase in labour rights violations, with some employers dismissing union members who advocate for workers’ rights and reporting them to the junta for arrest.
Pan Pan, Penrose Thitsa
Nation Roundtable: Thailand’s role in Asean, citizenship for Myanmar’s ethnic groups, and the environment among the topics debated
Source: The Nation
Atavit Suwanpakdee, Chart Pattana Kla Party’s deputy leader said it was unfortunate that Thailand does not play a major role in the Asean region, adding that he wants to see the country do more to promote the employment of Thai workers.
By Jarupong Krisanaraj
Myanmar border trade sees growth in Chinese Yuan use
Source: Mizzima
In settlement of transactions on border trade with China, 48.4% was in Yuan and the data shows the two countries are abandoning the US dollar in favour of the Yuan,
Mizzima
Sit-tat Abducts Civilians In Pinlaung
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
The Burma military arrested civilians and forced them to serve as human shields after bombing a displaced camp between Pinlaung and Pekon townships in Taunggyi District, southern Shan State.
Shan Herald Agency for News
4 ARSA operatives held with huge cache of arms in Bangladesh
Source: Asian News International
According to the police media release signed by Syed Harunur Rashid, under the commander of 14-APBN, the battalion conducted a drive at block G in camp No.7 on information that 10 to 15 ARSA members including ‘terrorist Chhamiuddin’ were staying there.
Asian News International
Chinese visits to Myanmar sow influence, but may hinder interests
Source: Radio Free Asia
“The junta will only terrorize the country with more violence and continue to torture the people. That’s why the country will remain destabilized under [the junta].”
RFA Burmese
Myanmar’s Civilian Govt Slams International Inaction
Source: Irrawaddy
The health ministry of the civilian National Unity Government (NUG) says the United Nations and foreign governments have turned a blind eye to violations of the Geneva Conventions and other international laws by Myanmar’s regime.
Irrawaddy
KBZ users struggle under junta surveillance
Source: Frontier Myanmar
Thousands of customers have lost access to their accounts and others are facing arrest, as the regime puts Myanmar’s largest private bank in a stranglehold in order to block funding to the resistance.
Frontier