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SCEF meets with Myanmar-Thailand based diplomats in Bangkok
Source: Mizzima
The Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF) met with some diplomats from Thailand and Myanmar based international embassies in Bangkok on June 5, according to media reports.
Trafficking of Myanmar Women Spreads Beyond Border Regions
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
The Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) has warned of a sharp rise in the trafficking of Myanmar women to China, where many are sold as brides, as conflict, displacement, and economic hardship continue to deepen across the country.
Myanmar’s UN Ambassador blasts Security Council for ‘failures’ amid escalating military attacks
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Kyaw Moe Tun addressed the Security Council’s 2025 annual report, describing it as a stark reflection of international paralysis in the face of the post-coup crisis.
Over 40 Civilians Slain in Regime Rampage Near Bagan Temple Town
Source: The Irrawaddy
The area sits on the west bank of the Irrawaddy River directly opposite Bagan, a major tourist destination for its plethora of pagodas and other religious sites.
Moscow Agrees to Build Power Plant for Myanmar’s Stalled Dawei SEZ
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
The memorandum was signed last Friday by Myanmar’s Launglon Economic Development Co. and Russia’s state-run Inter RAO, in the presence of Nyo Saw and Russia’s Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov.
5,000 Bangladeshis deported from India: West Bengal CM Suvendu
Source: The Daily Star | By Agence France-Presse
On taking power, the new West Bengal government ordered the establishment of detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees, who fled persecution in Myanmar
During Visit to Nay Pyi Taw, Foreign Minister Sugiono Conveys Indonesia’s Humanitarian Solidarity and Support for Peace in Myanmar
Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia | News Release
Minister Sugiono expressed Indonesia’s readiness to work with all stakeholders in Myanmar to promote dialogue and support efforts toward a peaceful conflict resolution.
Türkiye pushing for lasting solution for persecuted Rohingya, foreign minister says in Bangladesh
Source: Anadolu Ajansı | By Gizem Nisa Demir
Ankara coordinating with regional partners and international organizations to keep Rohingya crisis on global radar while supporting refugees and their eventual voluntary return, says Hakan Fidan
Gold mining operations start near Nammun Town in Indawgyi Lake area
Source: Burma News International | By The Voice of Shan Ni
Businessmen are carrying out large-scale gold mining operations with backhoes and excavators in an area about a mile north of Nammun Town and along nearby streams and tributaries, according to locals.
Junta’s peace talks proposal slammed as sham
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
The junta declared it will meet with resistance groups and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) to discuss peace, but some resistance forces said no such offer has been made in practice.
BGB clashes with RSO near Arakan border, seizes arms and narcotics
Source: Development Media Group
A clash broke out between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Rohingya Solidarity Organization (RSO), a Muslim armed group, near the Arakan State border in Cox’s Bazar District
Myanmar junta forces advancing toward Mindat kill two locals and burn down 10 houses
Source: Mizzima
Advancing Myanmar military forces moving toward Mindat have reportedly killed two civilian villagers from Htin Chaung and incinerated ten residential homes in Mindat Township, Chin State
Myanmar junta airstrike kills Christian pastor, wounds two others in Karenni State’s Demoso
Source: Mizzima
According to Ko Banya, Secretary-2 of the Interim Executive Council of Karenni State (IEC), a 38-year-old Baptist pastor was killed and two other people were wounded during a Myanmar junta airstrike in western Demoso Township.
U.S. Bemoans ‘Tremendous’ Chinese Influence in Myanmar, and More
Source: The Irrawaddy
Testifying before a U.S. House panel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has complained that China “hold[s] a tremendous amount of leverage” over Myanmar.
Neighbors in Need: Six Key Takeaways from Min Aung Hlaing’s India Trip
Source: The Irrawaddy
The Irrawaddy highlights six key takeaways from Min Aung Hlaing’s trip to India
First Known Russian Tungsten Mining Project Moves Into Eastern Shan
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Phoe Tar
Observers said the Myanmar military-backed arrival of a Russian company in a region controlled by the China-backed UWSA would trigger tensions.
Portrait: Why Shin Daewe has devoted her life to exposing environmental damage in Myanmar
Source: Reporters Without Borders
Now free, Shin Daewe is already looking ahead. “Environmental destruction is accelerating and the losses are immense amid the civil conflict. I cannot ignore this reality,” she says.
Five bishops forced to leave the cathedral. Bishop of Pekhon: “People, tired and traumatized by the violence, pray with tears in their eyes”
Source: Fides News Agency
“They are the bishops of the dioceses of Pekhon, Loikaw, Banmaw, Mindat, and Lashio,” Bishop Felice Ba Htoo of Pekhon, in Shan State, explained to Fides.
China ready to enhance cooperation with Myanmar’s new government: top diplomat
Source: Xinhua News Agency
Wang Yi, Chinese foreign minister and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held talks with his Myanmar counterpart Tin Maung Swe in Beijing on Friday.
Myanmar: Private Meeting
Source: Security Council Report | What’s In Blue
Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Julie Bishop is expected to brief via videoconference (VTC). Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro will brief in person
China must hear river warnings
Source: Bangkok Post | By Paskorn Jumlongrach
In response, the embassy said: “China attaches great importance to heavy metal pollution in Mekong tributaries located in Thailand and has taken note of monitoring results recently released by the Thai government and relevant agencies”.
More Than 80 Homes Burned Down in Three Villages in Hpruso
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
According to the statement, on March 28, a junta column burned down 16 houses in Bukhu village, Hpruso Township. Later, on May 6, junta troops also burned down more than 60 homes in Htarleh village.
War-displaced population in Mindat rises to 1,7000
Source: Burma News International | By Chin World
The figure is expected to rise further as fighting has advanced to within about 10 miles of Mindat town, the township’s administrative seat, according to a statement issued by the Mindat Township Internally Displaced People Committee
KIO conditions dialogue on inclusion of all anti-junta forces
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) said it would be willing to participate in peace talks under junta leader Min Aung Hlaing’s current tenure, provided that all resistance forces opposing the coup regime are included.
Thousands of IDPs in southern Arakan face hunger amid aid shortage
Source: Development Media Group
More than 3,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Taungup, Thandwe and Gwa townships in southern Arakan State are facing severe food insecurity due to a critical shortage of humanitarian aid, according to local aid workers.