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American diplomat found dead in Myanmar; woman detained by police
Source: CBS News | By Associated Press
An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation.
Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon
Source:Reuters
“I intend to meet with certain ethnic armed groups and to find out the situation and how we can really try to help,” Lazaro said at a forum organized by Nikkei in Tokyo.
Macau man accused of sexually assaulting Myanmar domestic helper after work permit threat
Source: The Standard (HK)
A 54-year-old Macau businessman has been arrested for allegedly raping a newly hired Myanmar domestic helper after threatening not to process her work permit, according to Macau media.
Myanmar doctor in Australia runs 81km for Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Myint Mo Oo, the daughter of renowned Myanmar actor and Free Funeral Service Society (FFSS) chairperson Kyaw Thu, conquered the distance on June 7 at Sydney’s Rouse Hill Regional Park.
Kachin commemorate 15 years of renewed war in Myanmar, demanding aid and halt to China-backed dam
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Members of the ethnic Kachin diaspora gathered at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on June 9 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the resumption of civil war in Myanmar’s northern Kachin State