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Myanmar Military Accused of War Crime Amid Chilling Drone Footage
Source: The Irrawaddy
A group of 20 People’s Defense Force (PDF) members were shot dead after being trapped in a regime counterattack near Taungtha village, according to pro-regime telegram channels and resistance sources.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand in August
Source: Bangkok Post | By Kyodo News
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Thailand in early August, Asean sources said on Monday, in what would be his second trip to an Asean member since the former junta chief took the presidency in April.
ASEAN Breaks the Ice with Myanmar, But Scepticism Runs Deep
Source: The Nation | By Nongluck Ajanapanya
The main tangible outcome was an agreement for an ASEAN-led humanitarian mission, but broader goals like political dialogue and reducing violence remain benchmarks without deadlines.
Indonesia affirms readiness to assist Myanmar peace process via ASEAN
Source: ANTARA
Speaking on Sunday, Sugiono said Indonesia was ready to help “build bridges” within the framework of ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus (5PC).
China’s Rare Earth Rush Is Poisoning the Mekong — And Southeast Asia Is Paying the Price
Source: Mizzima | By Sun Lee
For seventy million people, the Mekong River isn’t scenery. It’s dinner. It’s income. It’s the reason a village exists where it does.
ASEAN hopes to see progress on peace plan by Myanmar
Source: The Straits Times | By May Wong
ASEAN hopes to see demonstrable progress from Myanmar on the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) peace plan, such as the release of all political detainees including Aung San Suu Kyi, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on July 12
Myanmar tells ASEAN ‘sister’ Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, envoy says
Source: Reuters | By Panu Wongcha-um
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN was told on Sunday by Myanmar’s foreign minister that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was “a sister” who was in good health and would be looked after, ASEAN’s special envoy to Myanmar said.
Myanmar airstrikes send munitions into Thailand as foreign ministers discuss border security
Source: Democratic Voice of Myanmar | By English Editor
The Tak Border Area Command Center for Thailand Myanmar Relations confirmed munitions landed in Moo 4 and Moo 9 of Mahawan subdistrict. Police cleared the explosives while military, administrative and community leaders briefed residents.
Myanmar removes at least 15 statues of national hero Gen. Aung San nationwide
Source: Radio Free Asia | By RFA Burmese
Military government reviewing “out of proportion and incorrectly shaped” statues “in accordance with the law.”
UN audit finds funds going down the drain
Source: New Age | By Solamain Salman
An internal audit has flagged mismanagement, irregularities and misuse of aid in several United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-run Rohingya relief projects in Bangladesh
Jungle spirit: Myanmar fighters try to keep hope alive
Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse
Clad in camouflage uniforms, young guerilla fighters laughed and joked despite a series of military setbacks as they walked to their makeshift parade ground deep in the Myanmar jungle.
Mass layoffs of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand spark wage theft allegations
Source: Democratic Voice of Myanmar | By English Editor
More than 210 legal and irregular migrant workers from Myanmar have been abruptly laid off or suspended without pay across Thailand’s Chonburi Province, triggering allegations of severe wage theft and labour violations.
Large Areas of Farmland Left Uncultivated Across Mon State
Source: Independent Mon News Agency
Farmers in Kyaikmaraw, Mudon, Chaungzon and Paung townships said they had reduced their wet-season rice cultivation after years of poor returns and mounting economic hardship.
Analysts Dismiss Myanmar Junta’s ‘100-Day Plan’ as PR Move Unlikely to Yield Genuine Peace
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
“Min Aung Hlaing’s so-called peace efforts are still following the same old path laid out by the 2008 Constitution. His position hasn’t changed at all, and if the talks continue in this manner, I don’t think the regime will produce any solution.”
Tensions Rise in Northern Myanmar as Kokang Army (MNDAA) Forcibly Dismantles KIA Checkpoint
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
The latest flashpoint occurred on July 8, when MNDAA (Kokang) troops forcibly dismantled a KIA security checkpoint near Mawhan village.
ULA provides emergency relief to flood victims across Arakan State
Source: Development Media Group
The ULA is carrying out rescue and relief operations in Thayet Tapin, Kyauktalone, Shwetalay, Nyaungchaung, Kyaukkyat and Sabarseik villages in Kyauktaw Township, as well as the Phontharchaung area in Minbya Township.
Pyu saw htee militia extorts villagers through sentry fees, conscription taxes in Myingyan Township
Source: Mizzima
Pyu saw htee militia members operating under the female commander Thida Yu Mon are extorting money from local residents through a range of schemes in Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, according to local sources
Mining Boom and Gambling Debt Fuel Land Crisis in Kalaw Township
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
Local residents report that land is being acquired by Chinese mining companies and independent miners seeking lead deposits.
Myanmar Girls Sold to China’s Leftover Men, Forced Prostitution at Rare Earth Mines, and More
Source: The Irrawaddy
Recent prosecutions confirm the scale of the human trafficking business whereby Myanmar women are sold to so-called “leftover men” in China who fail to find a mate at home.
Asean freeze remains despite Myanmar FM talks – Thailand
Source: The Manila Times | By Agence France-Presse
“These meetings represent an important step toward the gradual and principled engagement with Myanmar,” said Maratee Nalita Andamo, a deputy spokesman for the Thai foreign ministry.
Thailand To Host Informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings On Myanmar
Source: ASEAN.Bernama | By Kenny Teng
Thailand will host two informal meetings of ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ on Myanmar in the Thai capital on Sunday, as the regional bloc steps up efforts to engage with Myanmar more effectively.
Myanmar’s Pro-democracy Revolution Weakens Five Years On
Source: BARRON’S | By Agence France Presse
“The revolution has now become long term,” said one section commander of the pro-democracy People’s Defence Force (PDF) at a secret training base in Sagaing.
Resistance Rejects Regime’s Claim of Control Over India Trade Route
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
The announcement came a month after coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing vowed to reopen the strategic trade corridor during his trip to India.
Myanmar Military Suffers ‘Heavy Losses’ in Karen Border Offensive
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Phoe Tar
“Regime forces suffered major casualties yesterday [Thursday], but they are still coming today,” a resistance fighter told The Irrawaddy at around noon Friday.
China calls for joint Thailand-Myanmar probe into Mekong pollution
Source: Thai PBS World
A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok said in a post on the embassy’s Facebook page that China supports both countries in strengthening communication and coordination and expediting a joint investigation so that the issue can be addressed as soon as possible.