Myanmar junta extends post-earthquake truce

Source: Channel News Asia | By AFP/rl The ceasefire was extended to Apr 30, “aiming to continue the rebuilding and rehabilitation process with momentum”, the junta information team said in a statement. Read Full Story

Junta Uses Chemical Weapons in Southern Shan State

Source: Burma News International | By Shan Herald Agency for News On 20 April junta aircraft dropped three bombs containing noxious chemicals at 1:00 pm and a further four at 3:00pm on Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and DPLA troops operating around...

Bangladesh eyes Rohingya return, but hurdles remain

Source: Deutsche Welle | By Arafatul Islam John Quinley, director of Fortify Rights, an organization that investigates human rights violations, says that the Rohingya are unlikely to return without citizenship and equal rights — their core demands. Read Full...

Myanmar post-earthquake truce due to lapse

Source: Channel News Asia | By Agence France-Presse  State media reported no ceasefire extension on Tuesday morning and a junta spokesman could not immediately be reached by AFP for comment. Read Full Story