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Over 100 garment workers fired in Yangon amid ‘union busting’ allegations
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The Shwe Pyi Thar Township Garment Union stated that 103 workers were laid off in direct retaliation for demonstrating inside the factory on May 10.
School Buildings Damaged by Military Airstrike in Taku Village
Source: Independent Mon News Agency
Two high school buildings were damaged after the military junta carried out an airstrike on Taku village in Tanintharyi Township, Tanintharyi Region, on the morning of May 13, according to the Karen National Union (KNU) Myeik-Dawei District.
Arakan Army beefs up security along Bangladesh border
Source: Development Media Group
People familiar with the situation said security along the border has been tightened to help maintain regional stability and prevent the movement of Muslim armed groups.
Over 1,100 human rights violations reported in Yangon, Sagaing, Magway, and Naypyidaw in one year
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
The 1,122 human rights violations documented by PMCSG occurred across 11 districts and 37 townships in the 3 regions and the capital territory.
Hpakant residents use white-flag vehicles to relocate for children’s education
Source: Burma News International | By Myitkyina Journal
“Such a scene has never been seen before. Vehicles leaving Hpakant are moving along the route with white flags raised, and apart from them, no other cars appear to be using the highway,” a Hpakant resident told MNJ.
Gunfire Resumes Near Rakhine State Capital Sittwe
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
Locals reported renewed heavy and small arms fire today on the outskirts of Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, following several days of relative quiet.
Thai authorities hand over dozens of detained Myanmar workers to regime
Source: Development Media Group
Myanmar workers have expressed concern over the risk of forced conscription as Thai authorities continue handing over arrested migrants to the regime.
Myanmar Regime Secures Key Positions at Magwe–Chin Border
Source: The Irrawaddy
A column of 350 regime troops has arrived in Saw, a strategic town on the border of Magwe Region and Chin State, according to local media outlets.
Traders Cast Doubt on Regime’s Plan to Sell Premium Rice to US
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
The Myanmar regime is looking to export premium paw hsan rice to the United States through a US firm, but traders raised concerns about the practicality of the plan.
New Myanmar Regime Launches Coordinated Diplomatic Assault on ASEAN
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Myanmar’s rebranded military regime and its political proxies have launched a coordinated diplomatic assault on ASEAN, following the bloc’s decision to continue barring regime generals from regional summits.
Myanmar junta’s forced remittance rules pull in $7.1b
Source: The Straits Times | By Bloomberg
Myanmar has turned migrant remittances into its biggest source of foreign inflows, finance ministry data seen by Bloomberg News show, after the military imposed rules that pressure citizens abroad to send money home.
Prosecution of UK yacht firm by US Gov’t sends warning over illegal Myanmar teak
Source: Environmental Investigation Agency UK
The case marks one of the most significant US enforcement actions involving Myanmar teak since the country’s 2021 military coup and demonstrates the continued importance of robust environmental laws such as the US Lacey Act
Myanmar journalists across borders remain dedicated to truth despite risks
Source: Global Voices | By Exile Hub
Journalists on the frontlines and in exile share a commitment to truth. Some left to survive. Others stayed to witness. Together, they ensure the story is still told.
Clashes Errupt Between ARSA, ARA, and RSO Inside Bangladesh Refugee Camps
Source: Global Arakan Network
Clashes broke out yesterday, May 12, between three militant groups ARSA, RSO, and ARA inside a Muslim refugee camp in Bangladesh, according to local sources.
Thai task force seizes Bt10m in generators bound for Myanmar
Source: Thai PBS World
During initial questioning, the suspects admitted they had been hired by a shipping company to transport the goods from Lat Ya sub-district in Kanchanaburi to a customer near the Three Pagodas Pass border crossing.
How Much Progress Has Been Made on the Mon State Constitution Draft?
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
The Romonya Mon State Constitution, also referred to as the Mon State Constitution, is currently being drafted collaboratively by Mon armed organizations, Mon political parties, and Mon civil society groups.
Strong resistance presence in Tonzang ensures civilians need not flee
Source: Burma News International | By Khonumthung News
The statement came amid growing resident concerns over reports that the junta is attempting to advance on Tonzang.
Kratom juice use rises among youth in Shan State
Source: Burma News International | By Shan Herald Agency for News
Kratom was removed from Myanmar’s list of controlled drugs in 2023, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) also does not classify it as a drug, making its use difficult to treat as a criminal offense.
SEA representing five Shan ethnic groups in Kachin State reorganized
Source: Burma News International | By The Voice of Shan Ni
The Shan Ethnic Affairs Association (SEA), which represents five Shan ethnic groups in Kachin State and is based in the state capital Myitkyina, was reorganized with a new chairman on May 10, according to members.
KNA-B and PDF deny involvement in Manipur border attacks
Source: Mizzima
The Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) and the People’s Defence Force (PDF) have officially denied allegations of involvement in recent attacks on three villages in Manipur, India.
Myanmar’s 100-Day Blockade of Chinese Imports Sparks Fresh Chaos
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s new military‑backed regime has intensified a blockade of Chinese imports under its “100‑day plan” for economic recovery, triggering shortages and fresh market volatility.
PM seeks OIC support in resolving Rohingya crisis
Source: United News of Bangladesh
He made the call when ambassadors and high commissioners of OIC member countries stationed in Dhaka met him at his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
Tracking down drug lord Thapanan
Source: Bangkok Post | By Wassayos Ngamkham
Authorities believe the network was capable of supplying more than 100 million methamphetamine pills annually, as well as over five tonnes each of crystal methamphetamine, heroin and ketamine every year
Emergency closure announced on Tedim–Tonzang Road amid military situation
Source: Burma News International | By Chin World
The Chinland Defence Force-Tonzang (CDF-Tonzang), a local resistance group, announced a temporary closure of the Tedim–Tonzang Road due to escalating military tensions in Tonzang Township, Chin State.
Karenni IDP camp set ablaze by junta forces
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
A junta column operating in eastern Hpruso Township in Karenni State set fire to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, forcing more than 1,000 people to flee.