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Myanmar Junta Kicks Off Poll Countdown Amid Quake Devastation
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung KAVI
On Tuesday, the junta’s Union Election Commission (UEC) reaffirmed its plan to hold the poll in December and January, calling on those wishing to set up political parties to submit their applications by May 9 to leave time for registration and campaigning.
In Bay Area Visit, Son of Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Calls for Aid After Earthquake
Source: KQED | By Lakshmi Sarah
“Even though I don’t get involved with politics, I’ve had to step up over the last four years to try and do what I can to help her.
Volunteer groups pause quake aid in Myanmar citing junta restrictions
Source: Radio Free Asia | by RFA Burmese
They [aid groups] can’t do anything. We’re very upset that those who could help are being treated like this. Now, it’s just the public looking out for each other,” said an official from a volunteer group in Mandalay
Senate panel finds 3 suspected nominees of CREC No. 10 hold shares in 11 other firms
Source: The Nation
“We further checked and found the three Thais hold shares in 11 other firms,” Ekkachai added. He also revealed that other Chinese firms using the same three nominees as major shareholders included:
106 NUG-MOD soldiers defect to KNDF’s TOC-8
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor
The officer from the Battalion-1004 stated that the defection of the battalion is aimed at strengthening military operations. He said the aim is to transform the Union Army into a state army and enhance its unity in military operations.
Local expertise key to earthquake relief amid conflict in Myanmar, report advises
Source: Mizzima
A new report urges humanitarian actors responding to Myanmar’s devastating 28 March earthquake to adopt a conflict-sensitive and locally driven approach, warning that missteps could risk lives and inadvertently legitimize the military junta.
Junta Still Promoting Mon State Festivals Following Earthquake
Source: Burma News International | By Than Lwin Times
Mon State resident who wishes to remain anonymous claimed that the junta is promoting such festivities because it wants to give the impression that Mon State is firmly under its control
China to Mediate UWSA/Junta Meeting in Panghsang
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
A junta delegation and a Chinese government mediation team are due to visit Panghsang, the administrative capital of the United Wa State Army (UWSA) in the Wa Self-Administered Division of Shan State.
Delays on Myitkyina to Danai Road
Source: Kachin News Group
The delays have been caused by increased tension between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the junta-aligned Min Zay Thant militia group along the road.
Don’t Call It the ‘Sagaing Quake’! Warns Superstitious Myanmar Junta
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung KAVI
Junta spokesman Major General Zaw Min Tun said the March 28 quake should be called the Mandalay earthquake to “avoid ambiguity” with earlier major quakes in Sagaing Region. He also urged media outlets to adopt the name.