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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.
JYP donates 300 million won to help child victims of Myanmar earthquake
Source: Korea JoongAng Daily | By Yoon So-Yeon
K-pop agency JYP Entertainment donated 300 million won ($202,000) to help the children of Myanmar suffering from the aftermath of an earthquake that broke out last month.
Commission announces additional €10 million for Myanmar earthquake relief
Source: Europe Union | By Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)
“We call once again on all parties to grant unimpeded access to humanitarian organisations, so they can operate safely and effectively to deliver life-saving assistance.”
Myanmar Baptists respond to chaos from earthquake, war
Source: Baptist Press | By Karen L. Willoughby
“Our partners on the ground and local church leaders are already hard at work, serving their neighbors in the midst of this devastation,” said Jason Cox, Send Relief’s international vice president
Church leaders urge donations to Myanmar earthquake appeal
Source: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development | Press Release
Cardinal Bo, Archbishop of Yangon and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar, said: “Church’s personnel and religious groups would be the best channel to bring assistance” to those in need.