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Bangladesh Recalls Ambassador to Myanmar
Source: The Irrawaddy
Bangladesh has recalled its ambassador in Yangon in response to the expulsion of its military attaché by Myanmar’s regime
Rohingya women coerced to use contraception in Bangladesh refugee camps
Source: The New Humanitarian | By Jacob Goldberg
“I completely disagreed, but I was forced to receive the implant by the doctor.”
Universities, schools close to allow security to be improved
Source: University World News | By Padone
Following a deadly airstrike on a village school, Myanmar’s interim National Unity Government has instructed all NUG-recognised and affiliated schools, universities and vocational training institutes in their controlled territories to close temporarily
Yadaya: How Myanmar’s Junta Boss Hopes to Hex His Way to Presidency
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
He has visited the eastern Shan State town a number of times since his 2021 coup. The reason behind almost every visit is the same – to perform yadaya, the Burmese form of voodoo.
China Delays Truce Monitoring as Myanmar Junta’s Grip on Lashio Falters
Source: The Irrawaddy
China’s planned ceasefire monitoring office in Lashio, the capital of northern Shan State, remains unopened more than a month after it forced the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) to relinquish the city it liberated last year.
Crisis in Cox’s Bazar: aid cuts push Rohingya to the brink
Source: European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
They cannot move freely or work, leaving them no choice but to depend on humanitarian assistance.
More doctors rally in support of Medical Council
Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service
The doctors said that the Medical Council must prioritise the public interest and resist attempts by “unethical powers” to overturn its decision for those with vested interests.
Chin Resistance Blocks Myanmar Junta Advance
Source: The Irrawaddy I By Mary Khaing
Fighting is continuing between Chin anti-regime forces and advancing Myanmar junta forces in northern Chin State.
Deaths reported as junta and militia troops attacked in Waingmaw
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor / Burma News International
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) attacked a column of junta troops and the Lisu People’s Militia in La Myan village, Waingmaw Township, Kachin State, resulting in casualties on the junta’s side, frontline sources report.
200 Political Prisoners Held in Solitary Without Healthcare
Source: Burma News International | By Myitkyina Journal
About 200 political prisoners are being held in solitary confinement at Magway Prison in Myanmar’s Magway Region and have been denied access to medical treatment, according to the Political Prisoners Network – Myanmar (PPNM)
Chinese troops reportedly participating in drone strikes amid current conflict with AA in Kyaukphyu
Source: Narinjara News | By Maung Sar Ga
A trustworthy source informed Narinjara that amid the ongoing intense combat in Kyaukphyu Township, home to significant Chinese ventures, roughly 20 Chinese soldiers are personally controlling drones to strike the AA.
Myanmar joins 46th ASEAN summit, signs 2045 declaration
Source: Mizzima
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has released an official statement concerning the participation of its delegation in the 46th ASEAN Summit and related meetings held on 26 May in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Thousands Displaced as Fighting Intensifies in Southern Shan State
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
Heavy clashes between Myanmar’s military junta and allied resistance groups have entered a second week near Hsawng Pyaung village in Panglong Township, Shan State, approximately 100 miles from the regime’s capital, Nay Pyi Taw, according to local sources
Karen Rebels Defeat Myanmar Junta Reinforcements near Thai Border
Source: The Irrawaddy
The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), an armed wing of the Karen National Union (KNU), and its allies on Wednesday reportedly defeated around 72 Myanmar junta reinforcements in Myawaddy Township, Karen State.
Thaksin Targets Myanmar’s Wa Army, Calls for No Mercy in Drug War
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Thai PBS and The Irrawaddy
“We must cooperate seriously with Myanmar to address the root cause of the problem. If Myanmar cannot do the job, we may have to do it ourselves, because it is our enemy,” Thaksin said.
Regime forces advance toward jade mining hub of Hpakant in Myanmar’s northern Kachin State
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
A source in the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) told DVB that resistance forces have been engaged with regime forces near Lonekhin village of Hpakant Township, Kachin State, on Wednesday.
Mandalay Quake Victims Return to Ruins After Myanmar Junta Eviction Order
Source: The Irrawaddy
The eviction notice, set to take effect by the end of this month, has reignited fears among already traumatized displaced families.
NUG health minister calls for support to build underground hospitals amid airstrike threats
Over the past weeks and months, our hospitals and clinics whether on the frontline or in the rear, have been targeted. The strikes have escalated in April and May, and it’s clear that above-ground facilities are no longer safe.
Medicine, Resistance, and Compassion in Burma’s Civil War
Source: Mizzima | By Antonio Graceffo
Earth Mission Asia (EMA) is a faith-driven humanitarian organization working in Burma’s war zone to deliver healthcare, education, and training to some of the country’s most underserved communities.
“Red Wa”: China’s shadow army controlling Shan State power
Source: The Nation
The Wa ethnic group rose to control northern and southern Shan State as the dominant northern ethnic army, safeguarding China’s interests in Myanmar
Free Myanmar! Vote for ILO Article 33 Now!
Source: Wood Workers’ International (BWI)
This Day of Action demands that the ILO invoke Article 33, one of strongest tool, to hold the junta accountable for gross violations of workers’ rights.
Junta Boss Hits Campaign Trail in Pursuit of Myanmar Presidency
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
The military’s proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has emerged as the strongest contender for the December election, after the regime dissolved pro-democracy parties
PH to build on Malaysia’s action to address Myanmar situation —Marcos
Source: GMA News | By Anna Felicia Bajo
“It’s a ceasefire first that we want because the humanitarian cost has become very, very large. And we cannot see the stakeholders in Myanmar managing to find any kind of common ground,” Marcos said.
‘Like Talking to Dead People’: Late Singapore PM Lee’s Verdict on Previous Myanmar Junta
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Simon Roughneen
With ASEAN leaders vowing to resume efforts this week to try to convince the Myanmar junta to engage in peace talks, The Irrawaddy revisits an article from 2010 detailing conversations among Asian and US officials regarding the previous Myanmar regime
Myanmar Junta Boss Seeks to Block Flow of Arms Through Mong La
Source: The Irrawaddy
Junta boss Min Aung Hlaing met with officials from the National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA) on Sunday in an apparent bid to staunch the flow of arms to resistance groups through their eastern Shan State territory.