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The Wa’s Bold Agenda and Thailand’s Minimal Response
Source: Transborder News | By Paskorn Jumlongrach
In Santisuk village, Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai, a 10-km cable stretches across the Thai-Myanmar border to a Wa military base. Thai officials dismiss it as insignificant, with no serious investigations.
Students are raising money after devastating earthquake hits Myanmar
Source: The University of Sunderland
Since launching their fundraiser on Global Culture Day, Your SU’s Myanmar Society has been raising money which will be donated to help the relief effort.
Junta bombs northern Myanmar after rebels reject peace negotiations
Source: Radio Free Asia | By RFA Burmese
Heavy artillery targeted a wedding ceremony in Tha Yet Cho village on Thursday, killing 4 civilians including a five-year-old child, and injuring seven more.
Heavy Casualties as Myanmar Junta Pushes to Reclaim Mandalay Gold Hub
Source: The Irrawaddy
Eastern Madaya Township is home to the China-backed Alpha Cement factory and a gold mine operated by former junta-appointed Mandalay Region Chief Minister Maung Ko.
Myanmar Junta ‘Seizes Eight TNLA Positions’
Source: The Irrawaddy
Regime forces have captured at least eight outposts of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) during their offensive in northern Shan State’s Nawnghkio Township, according to regime telegram channels.
Myanmar Junta in Moscow to Boost Military Technology and Training Cooperation
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
this trip is focused on deepening military ties with the junta’s chief of the general staff, General Kyaw Swar Lin, and defense minister General Maung Maung Aye, joining the delegation.
A Myanmar earthquake relief fundraiser event is taking place in London
Source: Mizmag
The event combining music, food and art is taking place in Deptford on May 16/
Junta allegedly uses chemical bombs in Demoso airstrike, locals report
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | By Kantarawaddy Times
The military junta conducted an airstrike in the western part of Demoso Township, Karenni State, reportedly using chemical bombs, causing locals to experience symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, and vomiting, according to residents.
Myanmar junta troops reportedly flee to Thailand as KNLA attacks intensify at strategic base
Source: Mizzima
The junta has since relied heavily on airstrikes and aerial resupply missions, as ground routes to the camp have been cut off.
Myanmar UNHCR displacement overview 05 May 2025
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Maps and geodata
Number of people displaced since Feb 2021 and remain displaced
Myanmar delegation arrives in Moscow on goodwill visit
Source: Asia News Network | Eleven Media Group
They were welcomed by Mr. Andrey Rudenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Three doctors faulted over Thaksin’s Police Hospital stay
Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service
The Medical Council decided today to suspend the professional licenses of two doctors for providing false medical information about the severity of the medical condition of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to justify his stay in the Police General Hospital,
Thailand: Protect Unaccompanied Refugee Children, Provide Legal Status, Prevent Detention
Source: Fortify Rights | News Release
Disappearance of Rohingya Refugee Children from Government-Run Shelter Raises Rights Concerns
Kyung Hee University grants full scholarships to Burmese students after Myanmar quake
Source: Korea JoongAng Daily | By Lee Tae-Hee
Kyung Hee University announced Thursday that it will offer full scholarships to seven Burmese students for the fall 2025 semester, following the earthquake that struck Myanmar in March
Portacabins and Swivel Chairs: the Friendly Face of Chinese Help for Myanmar Junta
Source: The Irrawaddy | Maung Kavi
China is shipping hundreds of Portacabins to the Myanmar junta to help it keep administrative functions ticking over in Naypyitaw
KIA Blames Myanmar Junta Airpower for Bhamo Stalemate
Source: The Irrawaddy
Col Naw Bu said: “They rely heavily on aerial attacks and use drones extensively. Bhamo has many military bases for us to fight and the battlefield stretches around 20 miles. That is why the fighting is taking a long time.”
Myanmar Junta Extends Quake Truce While Continuing Airstrikes
Source: The Irrawaddy
Many airstrikes targeted quake-affected Sagaing and Mandalay regions, leading to condemnation of the phony truce.
Mass fish die-off in Mobye canals raises fears of water contamination in eastern Myanmar
Source: Mizzima
A large number of fish have been found dead in the irrigation canals and stream flowing from the Mobye Dam, which straddles the border between southern Shan State and Karenni State, according to local residents.
NUCC aims to finalize federal transitional constitution for Myanmar by late 2025
Source: Mizzima
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) is working to complete a federal transitional constitution by August or September 2025, according to NUCC member U Toe Kyaw Hlaing, who spoke with Mizzima.
Military Council Profits from Myanmar-China Border Trade
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
Traders crossing the Myanmar-China border at Sin Phyu gate in Muse Township are facing mounting costs and corruption as Myanmar’s military authorities tighten control over food transport through the region.
Dhaka backs Arakan Army talks for national interest, Rohingya rights
Source: United News of Bangladesh
Referring to engaging with the Arakan Army, National Security Adviser and High Representative to Chief Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday said Bangladesh, as a sovereign state
‘They don’t represent us’: Rohingya armed groups wreak havoc in Rakhine
Source: Frontier Myanmar | By Frontier
The return of Rohingya militants to the state in recent years to fight the Arakan Army has led to a string of alleged abuses against civilians, and has imperilled relations with the Rakhine community.
Every day 30-40 Rohingyas coming to Bangladesh
Source: The Daily Star | By Mokammel Shuvo
Rohingyas are entering Bangladesh through various points along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border from Naikhongchhari in Bandarban to Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar.
Thai military closely monitoring clashes in Myanmar’s Dawei township
Source: The Nation
Given the escalating situation, the Surasee Force and the Thai-Myanmar Border Command Centre in Kanchanaburi have been closely monitoring developments, the task force reported.
Myanmar military, BGP personnel repatriated
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
Thirty four members of Myanmar’s military and Border Guard Police (BGP), who had taken refuge in Bangladesh a few month back, were repatriated to Myanmar today.