EURO-BURMA OFFICE ADDB Inc – Canada, Euro-Burma Office – Belgium, EBO Foundation – Chiang Mai
ALL NEWS
Malaysia and its concerns about the Myanmar crisis
Source: Mizzima | Interview
The primary issue is that in the ASEAN, we have a culture of non-interference. Some of the ASEAN country members, I don’t want to name them, but you probably know who, are a bit sympathetic towards the junta
Missing in Action: Myanmar’s military fails to help their country’s quake victims
Source: Mizzima | Commentary
Dr. Bill Hayton of Chatham House suggests that the military’s historical behaviour indicates a tendency to focus on internal security and control, even in the face of national disasters – as seen before in the wake of Cyclone Nargis and Cyclone Mocha.
Rubber Cronies: How Junta Boss’ Son Profits From Tire Business
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Hein Htoo Zan
Junta boss Min Aung Hlaing’s son Aung Pyae Sone profits handsomely from Myanmar’s market for tires and other rubber products through a network of companies he controls, an investigation reveals.
Slippery ground of Rohingya repatriation
Source: The Financial Express | By Syed Fattahul Alim
The question arises because the military junta is currently in no position to rehabilitate the repatriated Rohingya members keeping the Arakan Army (AA) out of the picture.
Global Response to Myanmar Earthquake Shines Light on Strategic Rivalries
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Bertil Lintner
Teams of relief workers from Russia and China, the junta’s closest allies, were—not surprisingly—the first international rescuers to arrive in Myanmar after the earthquake
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Shares Humanitarian Relief Update After Myanmar Earthquake
Source: Buddhistdoor | By Craig C Lewis
INEB’s humanitarian aid is focused on bringing food, clean water, blankets, medical supplies, emergency shelters, and other essential supplies to those most in need.
Regime blocks aid groups from providing relief to earthquake survivors in central Myanmar
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
“We have to inform the authorities about our equipment and personnel upon arrival. They decide where we can go,” a spokesperson for an aid group working in Sagaing and Mandalay regions told DVB.
Dispatch of Self-Defense Forces aircraft in Response to the Earthquake Damage in Myanmar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan | Press Release
The Government of Japan intends to continue to provide as much humanitarian assistance as possible including medical needs that directly benefits the people of Myanmar
Myanmar military restricts access to quake-hit Sagaing Region
Source: Myanmar Now
Humanitarian efforts in Sagaing Region have been severely hindered, with search and rescue operations unable to proceed without the military regime’s approval, residents say
MNDAA to Surrender Lashio but Hold Surrounding Country
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Mai Khroue Jar
Under the China-mediated agreement, the regime in turn is not allowed to conduct military operations in and around Lashio
BIMSTEC LEGITIMIZES MYANMAR MILITARY COUNCIL: General Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai WANSAI
Why the Thai PM has committed such a political blunder given Min Aung Hlaing’s notorious characteristics due to its crimes against humanity and war crimes
Junta Airstrikes Must Be Stopped
Source: Progress Voice Myanmar | Weekly Highlight
Unceasing in its brutality, the Myanmar military junta continues to conduct widespread and systematic airstrikes on the Myanmar people with unrelenting intensity
They fought to save lives in Myanmar. The earthquake claimed theirs
Source: Observer | By Hannah Beech / New York Times
The five young doctors took up their mission together: defying Myanmar’s junta to treat the wounded through the coup and deadly military crackdown four years ago
A humanitarian look at India’s ‘Act East’ policy in Myanmar
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Shalini Perumal
As India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar acknowledged, the ongoing turmoil in Myanmar has forced a pause in the project, casting a shadow over India’s “Act East” policy and raising critical questions
Rains add to challenge for Myanmar quake relief, as death toll climbs to 3471
Source: Radio New Zealand | By Reuters
Aid agencies have warned the combination of the unseasonable rains and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of disease, including cholera, among quake survivors who are camping in the open.
Myanmar quake: India sends more humanitarian aid in C-17 aircraft
Source: The Hindu Business Line | By Press Trust of India
India on Sunday sent 31 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including replenishment stores for an Indian army field hospital unit deployed in Myanmar
China’s Yunnan rescue team completes quake response in Myanmar
Source: Xinhua | By Editor: huaxia
A 37-member rescue and medical team from southwest China’s Yunnan Province returned from Myanmar on Sunday afternoon, after completing their earthquake relief work.
Belarus to ship 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to quake-hit Myanmar
Source: BelTA
Belarus is preparing a humanitarian cargo for people affected by a recent earthquake in Myanmar. BelTA learned the details from the Emergencies Ministry.
Student protester arrested in Thailand for calling Myanmar leader a murderer, criticizing Thai government
ARSA member killed, AA seizes 2 guns, some ammunition during an operation in Maungdaw North
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
According to regional military observers, the danger posed by armed Islamic extremist groups like ARSA, RSO, and ARA has become alarming, jeopardizing regional stability, peace, and public safety in Rakhine State
Dr Yunus seeks Thaksin’s support to strengthen ties, resolve Rohingya crisis
Source: United News of Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has met former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, seeking his valuable support in strengthening bilateral relations and contributing to the resolution of the Rohingya crisis
Myanmar worker attacked by royalists during anti-junta protest
Source: Prachatai English | By Prachatal
A leader of the Myanmar migrant worker network Bright Future was attacked by members of an ultra-royalist group this morning (5 April) while arriving at a protest against Myanmar’s junta leader
Indonesians urged to support Myanmar quake recovery
Source: ANTARA
The National Alms Agency (Baznas) has called on Indonesians to demonstrate their solidarity and concern for fellow Muslims affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar
S’pore’s cyborg cockroaches helping with search-and-rescue efforts in Myanmar quake
Source: The Straits Times | By David Sun
This is the first time in the world such cyborgs have been used in a humanitarian operation.
ASEAN Urges Myanmar to Extend Ceasefire, Facilitate Humanitarian Missions After Quak
Source: Bernama| By Muhammad Saufee Rosman
Asean countries, especially Malaysia, hope that the military ruling Myanmar will extend the ceasefire beyond the previously announced period so that relief and recovery efforts can continue after the earthquake.