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Myanmar Regime Plans Buddhist Spectacle as Min Aung Hlaing Seeks to Project Piety
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Min Aung Hlaing is preparing a grand celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Sixth Buddhist Council, using religion to burnish his image as a “pious national leader” even as his forces intensify airstrikes and military campaigns nationwide.
Russian, Thai Officials Visit Myanmar for Trade, Investment Talks
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
With Western governments maintaining sanctions and withholding recognition, Min Aung Hlaing’s regime turned to Russia and Thailand this week, hosting back‑to‑back meetings in Naypyitaw to discuss trade and investment cooperation.
Meta beats hate speech suit over role in Myanmar genocide
Source: Courthouse News Service | By Monique Merrill
While the court affirmed dismissal, the Ninth Circuit panel cautioned about the scope of the liability immunization afforded to internet companies under its own precedent.
Police expand birth certificates probe
Source: Bangkok Post | By Prasit Tangprasert
The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), working with police, later found irregularities in at least 27 registrations, most involving Chinese nationals. Some cases also involved mothers from Myanmar.
16th Khumi National Day Celebrated with Grandeur in Arakan
Source: Global Arakan Network
The celebration commenced with vibrant traditional Khumi dances. Speakers highlighted the historical significance of Khumi National Day and emphasized the vital need to preserve their unique history and cultural identity
Myanmar writer U Tin Nyunt and three others, including his son, reportedly arrested
Source: Asia News Network | By Eleven Media
The reason for the arrest is said to be because of three books: Dog Training, I Taught Generals, and U Than Shwe’s Travels, which his son published.
Entire Village Displaced by Junta Attacks, Urgent Aid Needed
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
A village along the Shan–Karenni border has been completely displaced after attacks by the military junta using heavy weapons and drone strikes starting on April 23, and is in need of assistance.
MNDAA agrees not to interfere in KIO administration in Namhpatkar
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
In Namhpatkar town in Kutkai Township, northern Shan State, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has agreed not to interfere with the Kachin Independence Organization’s (KIO) administrative machinery.
Ammunition shortages drive loss of resistance-held towns
Source: Development Media Group
The Myanmar military is intensifying counteroffensives to reclaim territories captured by revolutionary forces across the country, using large troop deployments, heavy weaponry, and increased aerial support.
Mizzima and Radio Taiwan International sign MoU to collaborate on Myanmar and Taiwan news
Source: Mizzima
Mizzima and Radio Taiwan International (Rti) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 27 April to collaborate on editorial content, mutual support in expert exchange, and institutional collaboration.
A 358,000-acre indigenous stewardship territory declared by Karen communities in Kawthoolei
Source: Mizzima
Indigenous Karen communities in the Pawklo River Basin declared the formal establishment of the Pawklo Indigenous Stewardship Territory (PIST) in Tanintharyi Region on 26 April.
Myanmar refugees say aid pledges have yet to improve conditions in Thai camps
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
“There are new donors which have already been confirmed, but we haven’t seen any noticeable changes yet,” a health worker at Umpiem Mai camp
KIO warns military tensions in Kachin State could worsen
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
KIO spokesperson Colonel Naw Bu said the public should be prepared for a possible escalation of military tensions in Kachin State following changes in the Myanmar military’s top leadership, including the commander-in-chief.
Myanmar Military Tightens Blockade on Rakhine After Seizing Magwe Junction
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s military has retaken a resistance-held village at a junction linking Magwe Region and Chin State, blocking a key trade route to Rakhine State where hunger has reached critical levels, according to local sources.
Regime Forces Advance Toward Resistance-Held Indaw in Sagaing Offensive
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
Myanmar regime forces conducting a counteroffensive in Sagaing Region on Tuesday advanced to within 10 miles (16 km) of Indaw town, which has been under resistance control since last year, according to local sources.
Arakan National Conference Held in Kyaukphyu; Arakan Army Vice-Chief of Staff Attends
Source: Global Arakan Network
The conference brought together representatives from various Arakanese organizations, including political parties, armed resistance groups, intellectuals, and civil society, to address the ongoing conflicts in the region.
Min Aung Hlaing’s Loyalists Dominate Parliamentary Committees
Source: ISP-Myanmar
Hluttaw committees play a crucial role in checking and balancing the mandate and power of those in authority.
Myanmar Regime Ramps Up Myitsone Push as China Pours On Support
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Thurein Lynn
The push coincided with a high-profile visit to Naypyitaw by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who pledged support and deeper investment ties for the country’s new military-dominated administration.
Myanmar Regime Stronghold Teeters as Karen Forces Launch Waw Lay Assault
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Phoe Tar
Myanmar’s military has unleashed a heavy aerial barrage as Karen resistance forces move to seize the regime’s final stronghold in Waw Lay, 71 kilometers south of the Myawaddy border trade hub.
Thailand sees Australia and Japan as intermediaries in tackling Myanmar’s pollution of watercourses
Source: Thai PBS World
While China remains the dominant global producer, Myanmar has emerged as another significant source, with much of the ore transiting through Thailand to markets like Japan and Australia.
‘Lost Land’: A Rohingya odyssey viewed with startling immediacy
Source: The Japan Times | By Mark Schilling
His latest and most ambitious film, “Lost Land,” is set in Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia and was filmed with nonprofessional actors belonging to the Rohingya community.
Junta builds military camp in Saw village, threatening trade routes to Chin and Arakan states
Source: Development Media Group
Residents said that beginning on April 25, more than 200 troops from the Kyaukhtu-based Artillery Battalion No. 367 moved into Kangyi Village to prepare for the construction of a permanent camp
Myanmar junta denies journalist Sai Zaw Thaike medical care, adding to pattern of prison abuse
Source: Committee to Protect Journalists
“Every day that passes without journalist Sai Zaw Thaike receiving the surgery he needs is a day his life is placed at greater risk,” said Shawn Crispin, CPJ’s senior Southeast Asia representative.
Myanmar Regime Recaptures Chin State’s Falam
Source: The Irrawaddy
The regime said it launched the offensive in October last year, going village by village and gradually seizing one resistance base after another.
Scam Operations Stage Comeback in Shwe Kokko Despite Crackdown Claims
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Shwe Nwe
They don’t operate openly in the big Chinese sites like before,” a Shwe Kokko resident said. “There are still some inside the main compounds, but entry is restricted—you need official ID passes.