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China’s ‘virtual invasion’ of India and the cultural genocide of Tibet

Source: Radio Free Asia

Published on May 18, 2024, 11:11 p.m.

The PRC campaign to rename Arunachal Pradesh aims to justify its 75-year occupation of Tibet.

Commentary | Marco Respinti and Aaron Rhodes

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AA Claims Seizure of Buthidaung Near Bangladesh Border

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on May 18, 2024, 12:26 p.m.

The Arakan Army (AA) says it has complete control of Buthidaung Township near the Bangladesh border after the regime’s Strategic Military Command in the northern Rakhine State town fell on Saturday.

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CNA and Allies Attack Regime in Tonzang

Source: Khonumthung News Group

Published on May 18, 2024, 11:41 a.m.

Salai Htet Ni, spokesperson for the CNA’s political wing, the Chin National Front and CNA, emphasized that their actions do not target the Zomi Revolution Army – Eastern Command, which has sided with the military regime.

Khonumthung News Group

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Karen scam centres using Mytel after Thai telecom companies cut connections

Source: Mizzima

Published on May 18, 2024, 11:28 a.m.

Despite the Thai authorities cutting internet and phone connections to the Shwe Kokko and KK Park scam centres on the Thai border in Karen State they are still operating by using the Burmese Mytel telecommunications network.

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BGF Militia Controls Myawaddy- Resumes Military Cooperation with Junta

Source: Burma News International

Published on May 18, 2024, 10:52 a.m.

Myawaddy town, situated in Karen State along the Thailand border, is under the control of the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), with approximately 1,000 troops deployed for continuous patrols and inspections in downtown areas and border trade zones, according to town residents.

Karen Informational Center

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Southeast Asian MPs calls on UN, ASEAN to act to save Rohingya from further genocide

Source: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)

Published on May 18, 2024, 10:37 a.m.

Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia urgently call on the United Nations, ASEAN, and the wider international community to take immediate action in order to prevent the mass killing of Rohingya who are under siege by the Arakan Army in northern Rakhine State.

Statement | APHR

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Indo-Myanmar border fencing initiative: Assessing imperatives and challenges

Source: Observer Research Foundation

Published on May 18, 2024, 10:03 a.m.

The Indo-Myanmar border's complex topography and shared ethnic ties on either side complicate the border fencing initiative

Ophelia Yumlembam

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About 30 Rohingya killed in clashes between Myanmar junta, insurgents

Source: Radio Free Asia

Published on May 18, 2024, 10 a.m.

About 200 people were wounded, a Buthidaung Rohingya resident who identified himself as Khin Zaw Moe told RFA. “People are scared. The casualties may be even higher,” he said. “The exact number is not known due to the difficulty in communicating.”

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KIA Claims Myanmar Junta Helicopter Shot Down

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on May 18, 2024, 9:49 a.m.

The KIA says it has shot down at least three junta military aircraft, including a fighter jet, since the 2021 coup. Col Naw Bu said the KIA seized two junta outposts and patrol posts in Waingmaw on Saturday morning.

Hein Htoo Zan

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Indian authorities in Manipur state force Myanmar refugees out of border villagers

Source: Radio Free Asia

Published on May 17, 2024, 11:20 p.m.

Myanmar refugees who fled civil war and sought refuge in border villages in neighboring India's Manipur state said they are are being deported by local authorities and a paramilitary group.

RFA Burmese

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