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Myanmar Regime Ratchets Up Atrocities Against Civilians in Heartland
Source: The Irrawaddy
The military regime has escalated aerial bombardments of civilians and other atrocities across resistance-held territory in the Bamar heartland amid a 100-day ultimatum for opposition forces to surrender.
Govt forms new nat’l committee to coordinate Rohingya issues
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
The government has formed a national committee to coordinate and manage overall activities, including controlling law and order, of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in the camp areas of Bangladesh.
Thailand seeks new chapter with Myanmar on peace, border cooperation, ASEAN
Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | By Thai PBS World
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Wednesday outlined three key objectives for his official visit to Myanmar, focusing on peace efforts, border cooperation, and renewed regional engagement.
Myanmar rebels reject president’s 100-day peace talks offer
Source: Bangkok Post | By Reuters
Saw Taw Nee, a spokesperson for the KNU, dismissed the government proposal. “The KNU has already withdrawn from the NCA since the 2021 coup. We have no plans to return to negotiations or follow the NCA path,” he said.
Constitutional Amendments Planned to Strengthen Military Rule
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
Frequent references in the military leader’s speeches to amending 43 provisions of the Constitution are widely viewed by political parties and ethnic leaders as an effort to further consolidate military rule.
ULA restricts logging in Arakan State
Source: Development Media Group
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Management under the United League of Arakan has imposed restrictions on logging for domestic use in forest areas under the control of the Arakan Army.
CNF dismisses coup leader’s call for talks, citing lack of trust
Source: Burma News International | By Chin World
The Chin National Front (CNF) rejected an invitation from coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, who assumed the presidency through a sham election, to meet with ethnic armed organizations (EAOs), including the CNA, citing a lack of trust in the coup regime.
Chinese Investment Drives Farmland Boom in Hsenwi Amid Legal Concerns
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
Farmland along major roads in Hsenwi Township is being sold at unusually high prices as Chinese investors expand their presence in the area, raising concerns among residents over land security, legal risks, and long-term social impacts.
Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalise ASEAN ties
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Reuters
Thailand wants to play a leading role in Myanmar’s bid to normalise its ties with regional bloc, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), after five years on the sidelines, the Thai foreign minister said.
China Launches Diplomatic Offensive to Support New Myanmar Regime
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Thurein Lynn
On Tuesday, Xu Qin, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Heilongjiang Provincial People’s Congress and secretary of the CPC Heilongjiang Provincial Committee, met Min Aung Hlaing for talks in Naypyitaw.
Regime Appoints New Air Force Chief as Airstrikes Intensify
Source: The Irrawaddy
The military regime carried out at least 26 airstrikes on civilian targets over the four-day Thingyan festival, which marks the traditional Myanmar New Year.
Shortage of Childhood Vaccines in Eastern Demoso
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
In the eastern part of Demoso Township, Karenni State, there has been a shortage of routine monthly vaccinations for children.
Two Kawthoolei councils under KNU ramp up operations
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
The two Kawthoolei councils were established by the KNU on April 10 to upgrade existing governance models and strengthen engagement with the international community.
Myanmar’s New Year amnesty sparks outrage over low number of political prisoners
Source: Mizzima
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM) says only around 160 political prisoners have been confirmed released so far.
Beijing to hold talks with Arakan Army over BRI railway security
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
The strategic rail line is aimed to connect Kunming in China with the deep-sea port of Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State of Myanmar.
Regime struggles to reinforce besieged Nat Yay Kan base
Source: Development Media Group
The Myanmar regime has been making repeated attempts in recent days to send reinforcements and food supplies to the Nat Yay Kan tactical hilltop base in Ngaphe Township, Magway Region, which is currently under siege by the Arakan Army and allied revolutionary forces.
Myanmar air strike near border leaves bomb on Thai soil in Mae Hong Son, residents evacuated
Source: The Nation
A Myanmar air raid near the Thai border left one bomb landing in Mae Hong Son’s Sop Moei district on April 20, 2026, prompting local evacuations.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son demands ‘Proof of Life’ from Myanmar
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Aris has had no direct communication with Aung San Suu Kyi since the military seized power in a military coup on Feb. 1, 2021 and detained her.
Junta Steps Up Surveillance of NLD After Prisoner Releases
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Larry Jagan and Hanthar Nyein
Politicians and political activists in Myanmar fear that the new quasi-civilian government of Min Aung Hlaing is stepping up its surveillance activities and conducting an intensified harassment campaign against them.
Sihasak to visit Myanmar next week
Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | By Thai PBS World
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is scheduled to visit Naypyidaw next week to strengthen bilateral ties, as Thailand and Myanmar have just formed new cabinets, according to an informed source.
Regime Steps Up Naval, Drone Operations in Southern Rakhine
Source: The Irrawaddy
Previously, only a few naval vessels were visible at any given time along coastal areas near Thandwe, Taungup, Ramree and Manaung townships.
Naypyidaw army raids southern Yinmarbin during Thingyan; thousands displaced as villages burn
Source: Mizzima
Local reports indicate that a Naypyidaw Army column, estimated at 500 personnel, conducted a series of raids and arson attacks from 12 to 16 April, leaving at least one village in total ruins and forcing approximately 10,000 people to flee.
Myanmar’s coup leader seeks legitimacy as family wealth surfaces in Thailand
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation | By Libby Hogan
When Sean Turnell, a former economic advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi, was thrown into prison after Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup, he pieced together the commander-in-chief’s character from an unlikely source: his cellmates.
Some Displaced Civilians Resume Summer Paddy Farming Amid Artillery and Drone Attacks
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
Despite the risks posed by artillery and drone attacks, displaced farmers continue planting under constant fear.