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‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State
Source: Al Jazeera | By Fabio Polese
“Chinese traders pay us in advance for the harvest,” he said, showing Al Jazeera three dinner-plate-sized mounds of opium.
Junta forces launch assault in some areas of Kyaukphyu held by AA, using artillery support
Source: Narinjara | By Thinzar Nwe
Reports indicate that junta forces have launched an attack in certain areas held by the Arakan Army (AA) in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State, with the aid of artillery.
4 IDPs dead, 11 wounded in junta night-time air raid in Thandwe
Source: Narinjara | Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
“The junta air force targeted the Kyaukgyi Village and Pazunpyay schools in Thandwe Township, where displaced people have taken refuge
AA donates sacrificial animals to Muslim community during Eid
Source: Narinjara | Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
To celebrate Eid, the holiest festival for Muslims, occurring on June 6, 2025, the Arakan Army (AA) has reportedly arranged events for donating sacrificial animals in various townships across Rakhine State.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son aims for world record 80,000 messages to honour her 80th birthday
Source: The Independent | By Rebecca Thomas
As well as asking for people to upload voice or video messages for Ms Suu Kyi’s birthday on 19, Kim Aris is also asking the public to sign an e-birthday card which will help raise money for humanitarian aid for Mayanmar.
BWU says nearly 100 Women killed by Myanmar junta forces in May
Source: Mizzima
At least 92 women have died across Myanmar during May as a result of airstrikes, artillery bombardments, landmines, extrajudicial killings, sexual violence, and lack of medical care in prison, according to a new report
CRPH confirms death of Ywangan MP U Aung Soe Min in Myanmar junta custody
Source: Mizzima
The former MP was arrested by the junta in December 2024 while in hiding in Pyin Oo Lwin. He reportedly died several months ago at an interrogation centre, although the exact date of his death remains unknown, the CRPH stated.
Myanmar Junta Drone Strike Kills Nine Civilians, Including Four Children, in Hpakant Town
Source: Kachin News Group
The strike reportedly hit a civilian residence between Khunsakung Monastery and Grace Christian Church in Nyinchanthaya Ward of Lonekhin village group, reducing the building and surrounding homes to rubble.
Myanmar Junta Says UN Labour Resolution ‘Politically Motivated’
Source: BARRON’S | By Agence France Presse
On Saturday Myanmar’s labour ministry released a statement saying the resolution had been adopted “without due partiality and fairness” and was based on “politically motivated approaches”.
Trump’s Myanmar travel ban: a blow to refugees’ hopes
Source: Asia News | By Gregory
Myanmar has been affected by the decision of the Trump administration to halt visas from certain countries, based on the claim that almost half of Myanmar student visa holders are staying in the United States beyond their expiration date.