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“The State Treats Journalists As Criminals.” How Independent Burmese Media Is Keeping Its Citizens — And The World — Informed
Source: The Review of Journalism | By Ariel Tozman and Matthew Konhauser
Those covering Myanmar rely on citizen journalists and clandestine methods to report under threat — underscoring the importance of specialized training and the need for greater international support.
Suspected Rohingya robber shot dead by rival gang in Teknaf camp, APBn says
Source: The Daily Star | By Staff Correspondent
APBn says members of the armed ‘Saddam Group’ opened fire on Hasan Ahmed over previous enmity
Repatriation remains only viable solution to Rohingya crisis, says Bangladesh
Source: United News of Bangladesh
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam made the comments during a meeting with UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari in New York on Thursday, according to the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations.
Myanmar junta airstrikes on Mindat and Kanpetlet kill four, including a POW
Source: Mizzima
Military junta forces carried out approximately 15 airstrikes on Mindat and Kanpetlet in southern Chin State within a single day, killing four people, including a prisoner of war (POW), according to the Chin People’s Union/Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA).
From Northern Shan State to Thailand’s Muay Thai Rings
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Harn Lin
Originally from Lashio in northern Shan State, the longtime Muay Thai fighter has spent more than two decades in the ring, competing across Thailand before eventually opening his own gym in Chiang Mai.
No More Chinese Border Imports, Keeping Scam Hubs Alive, and More
Source: The Irrawaddy
The military regime has escalated a blockade of Chinese imports under a sweeping “100‑day plan” to force ethnic armed groups to the negotiating table, weaponizing trade routes to weaken their resistance.
Russia-ASEAN Summit Raises Prospect of Min Aung Hlaing Meeting Regional Leaders
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
As Russia prepares to host the ASEAN-Russia Summit marking 35 years of relations, speculation is growing over whether Myanmar’s coup leader‑turned‑President Min Aung Hlaing will be invited.
Burmese Embassy in UK Forced to Cancel So-Called Open Dialogue Event
Source: Burma Campaign UK
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed news that a planned ‘open dialogue’ event organised by the Burmese Embassy in London has been cancelled. The Embassy is currently under the control of the Burmese military.
Myanmar proposes death sentence for cyberscam kidnaps
Source: Taipei Times | By Agence France-Presse
The draft legislation would allow capital punishment for “violence, torture, unlawful arrest and detention, or cruel treatment against another person for the purpose of forcing them to commit online scams.”
RSO Leader and Three Others Arrested for Plotting Attack in Balukhali Refugee Camp
Source: Global Arakan Network
According to local sources, the RSO members were planning an attack against rival militant groups, specifically ARSA (Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army) and ARA (Arakan Rohingya Army), when the joint forces intervened and conducted the arrests.
Junta cracks down on pedestrians following Assassination of second commander
Source: Human Rights Foundation of Monland
Following the assassination, the junta deployed many soldiers onto village streets. They blocked the streets and began rigorous checks of pedestrians.
Over 100 garment workers fired in Yangon amid ‘union busting’ allegations
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The Shwe Pyi Thar Township Garment Union stated that 103 workers were laid off in direct retaliation for demonstrating inside the factory on May 10.
School Buildings Damaged by Military Airstrike in Taku Village
Source: Independent Mon News Agency
Two high school buildings were damaged after the military junta carried out an airstrike on Taku village in Tanintharyi Township, Tanintharyi Region, on the morning of May 13, according to the Karen National Union (KNU) Myeik-Dawei District.
Arakan Army beefs up security along Bangladesh border
Source: Development Media Group
People familiar with the situation said security along the border has been tightened to help maintain regional stability and prevent the movement of Muslim armed groups.
Over 1,100 human rights violations reported in Yangon, Sagaing, Magway, and Naypyidaw in one year
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
The 1,122 human rights violations documented by PMCSG occurred across 11 districts and 37 townships in the 3 regions and the capital territory.
Hpakant residents use white-flag vehicles to relocate for children’s education
Source: Burma News International | By Myitkyina Journal
“Such a scene has never been seen before. Vehicles leaving Hpakant are moving along the route with white flags raised, and apart from them, no other cars appear to be using the highway,” a Hpakant resident told MNJ.
Gunfire Resumes Near Rakhine State Capital Sittwe
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
Locals reported renewed heavy and small arms fire today on the outskirts of Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, following several days of relative quiet.
Thai authorities hand over dozens of detained Myanmar workers to regime
Source: Development Media Group
Myanmar workers have expressed concern over the risk of forced conscription as Thai authorities continue handing over arrested migrants to the regime.
Myanmar Regime Secures Key Positions at Magwe–Chin Border
Source: The Irrawaddy
A column of 350 regime troops has arrived in Saw, a strategic town on the border of Magwe Region and Chin State, according to local media outlets.
Traders Cast Doubt on Regime’s Plan to Sell Premium Rice to US
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
The Myanmar regime is looking to export premium paw hsan rice to the United States through a US firm, but traders raised concerns about the practicality of the plan.
New Myanmar Regime Launches Coordinated Diplomatic Assault on ASEAN
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Myanmar’s rebranded military regime and its political proxies have launched a coordinated diplomatic assault on ASEAN, following the bloc’s decision to continue barring regime generals from regional summits.
Myanmar junta’s forced remittance rules pull in $7.1b
Source: The Straits Times | By Bloomberg
Myanmar has turned migrant remittances into its biggest source of foreign inflows, finance ministry data seen by Bloomberg News show, after the military imposed rules that pressure citizens abroad to send money home.
Prosecution of UK yacht firm by US Gov’t sends warning over illegal Myanmar teak
Source: Environmental Investigation Agency UK
The case marks one of the most significant US enforcement actions involving Myanmar teak since the country’s 2021 military coup and demonstrates the continued importance of robust environmental laws such as the US Lacey Act
Myanmar journalists across borders remain dedicated to truth despite risks
Source: Global Voices | By Exile Hub
Journalists on the frontlines and in exile share a commitment to truth. Some left to survive. Others stayed to witness. Together, they ensure the story is still told.
Clashes Errupt Between ARSA, ARA, and RSO Inside Bangladesh Refugee Camps
Source: Global Arakan Network
Clashes broke out yesterday, May 12, between three militant groups ARSA, RSO, and ARA inside a Muslim refugee camp in Bangladesh, according to local sources.