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Lawa Village Devastated: 100 Homes Burned, Civilians Detained Amid Heavy Fighting
Source: Kachin News Group
On April 15, the junta troop and allied Warazup Militia Force launched airstrikes near the village and then set fire to buildings, including homes and the morning market, a local man from Lawa told KNG
Thaksin meets Anwar, Myanmar junta leader at Bangkok hotel amid tight security
Source: The Nation
It was reported that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra did not attend the dinner meeting.
Malaysia PM set to meet Myanmar junta chief amid opposition to talks
Source: Bangkok Post | By Reuters
“There’s a possibility of the junta exploiting these opportunities to build up legitimacy within the Asean framework,” said Sai Kyi Zin Soe, an independent political analyst based in Thailand.
Myanmar frees almost 5,000 prisoners in new year’s amnesty but no sign of Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: Independent | By Namita Singh
As of Thursday evening there was no confirmation that any of the estimated 22,000 political prisoners held in Myanmar were among those released.
Expectations low for Anwar’s meeting with Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok
Source: Thai PBS World | By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk
While the government has said it wants to play a crucial role in making peace in strife-torn Myanmar, MP Kannavee criticised the lack of a concrete plan or a roadmap towards such a goal
Naypyitaw in Ruins: A Tale of Military Hubris and Crony Profits
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Thura
The magnitude-7.7 quake tore through staff housing, government office buildings, roads, hospitals, and military facilities in the administrative capital, exposing the corruption and cronyism behind its construction.
Myanmar military leader pledges quake recovery and democratic transition
Source: The Nation
On the political front, Min Aung Hlaing reiterated the government’s plan to hold a general election in December, aiming to restore a “genuine, disciplined multiparty democratic system.”
AA frees 170 POWs (captives) along with their families in Minbya just before Thingyan
Source: Narinjara News | By Thinzar Nwe
The announcement of the release was made on the morning of April 13. The released prisoners came from safe and secure regions, and they were prioritized for release, a source close to the (AA) informed Narinjara.
KNU: Inviting Min Aung Hlaing won’t solve Myanmar conflict; risks whitewashing war crimes
Source: Transborder News
Padoh Saw Taw Nee expressed grave concern, stating that ethnic groups were deeply worried about the invitation because Gen. Min Aung Hlaing is a war criminal who has caused immense suffering to the country. “Inviting him to the meeting essentially legitimizes him,” he said.
Thailand’s auditing industry fails to protect migrant workers: activists
Source: Radio Fres Asia | By Kiana Duncan for RFA
Some labor advocates, however, contend that audits can be self-serving and overlook harsh conditions faced by workers.