Current Events Related to Myanmar

ASEAN

Concerns Over Hun Sen’s Aims Ahead of ASEAN Chair’s Visit

Myanmar citizens and foreign observers fear the Cambodian prime minister’s trip will legitimize the military regime.

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‘Don’t Bother Me’ Hun Sen Tells Critics of Plan to Meet Myanmar Junta Leader

‘Don’t Bother Me’ Hun Sen Tells Critics of Plan to Meet Myanmar Junta Leader The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Conflict

Karen forces capture seven junta soldiers near Lay Kay Kaw

Karen forces capture seven junta soldiers near Lay Kay Kaw myanmar-now

Myanmar: 20 civilians reported killed in latest military attack in rebel hotspot

Myanmar: 20 civilians reported killed in latest military attack in rebel hotspot The Guardian

MNDAA reports major weapons seizure from Myanmar army

MNDAA reports major weapons seizure from Myanmar army myanmar-now

Myanmar Junta Losing Grip on Key Kayah Township: Resistance

Myanmar Junta Losing Grip on Key Kayah Township: Resistance The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Head of Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Vows to Continue ‘Second Struggle for Independence’

On the country’s Independence Day, NUG Acting President Duwa Lashi La said that despite the end of colonial rule, the people continue to suffer under the military regime.

The post Head of Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Vows to Continue ‘Second Struggle for Independence’ appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Troops Massacre 11 Civilians in Sagaing: Reports

The killings come amid an upsurge of civilian militia activity in Sagaing Region and other parts of central Myanmar.

Myanmar Junta Minister’s Masterminding of Violent Pro-Military Rallies Revealed

Myanmar Junta Minister’s Masterminding of Violent Pro-Military Rallies Revealed The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Atrocities mount under Myanmar's junta

Atrocities mount under Myanmar's junta Los Angeles Times

Who's more likely to win Myanmar's raging civil war?

Who's more likely to win Myanmar's raging civil war? Asia Times

Heavy casualties reported in clashes near Indawgyi

Heavy casualties reported in clashes near Indawgyi myanmar-now

Save the Children Charity Staff Confirmed Dead in Christmas Eve Myanmar Massacre

Save the Children Charity Staff Confirmed Dead in Christmas Eve Myanmar Massacre NBC 10 Philadelphia

Fighting In Kalay Township Prevents Volunteers From Collecting Bodies

Due to ongoing fighting between Burma Army (BA) and civilian resistance groups in southern Kalay Township, volunteers have been unable to collect the remains of all villagers killed in Nat Chaung village. A volunteer, who preferred to remain anonymous for security reasons, told KNG that BA soldiers murdered least 14 people. So far only the...

The post Fighting In Kalay Township Prevents Volunteers From Collecting Bodies appeared first on Kachin News Group (KNG).

COVID

COVID-19 vaccines distributed to respective regions/states

Military doctors, health workers and civil society groups are working hard to provide health care services, and the COVID-19 vaccines […]

Myanmar lodges 144 new Covid-19 cases, one more death

Myanmar lodges 144 new Covid-19 cases, one more death Eleven Myanmar

Myanmar Records First Cases of Omicron COVID-19 Variant

Myanmar Records First Cases of Omicron COVID-19 Variant The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Crime & Narcotics

Drug trafficking rising in Indonesia due to Myanmar conflict: BNN

Drug trafficking rising in Indonesia due to Myanmar conflict: BNN ANTARA English

Economy

Japan business lobbyist backs Myanmar coup, urges investment

Japan business lobbyist backs Myanmar coup, urges investment WTVB News

Myanmar’s NUG warns coup-coddling foreign businesses

YANGON – Foreign companies and chambers of commerce doing business with Myanmar’s military junta face new reputational and potential security risks with a grave, new warning sounded by the National Unity Government (NUG) opposing coup rule. Firms and business groups from Australia, China, South Korea and Thailand, among others, have continued to work closely […]

The post Myanmar’s NUG warns coup-coddling foreign businesses appeared first on Asia Times.

Foreign Affairs

US State Department on Burma Independence Day

US State Department on Burma Independence Day STL.News

Canada imposes additional sanctions on entities affiliated with Myanmar military regime

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced additional sanctions against 4 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations in response to the Myanmar military’s ongoing repression of the people of Myanmar and the escalating violence, eroding human rights situation and worsening humanitarian crisis in the country, as well as the regime’s refusal to take concrete action to restore democracy[...]

Why The U.S. Should Hold The Burmese Military Accountable For Atrocities

Why The U.S. Should Hold The Burmese Military Accountable For Atrocities Forbes

Opinion: NDAA amendment is no substitute for BURMA Act in US-Myanmar policy

Opinion: NDAA amendment is no substitute for BURMA Act in US-Myanmar policy myanmar-now

India’s Foreign Secretary Visits Post-Coup Myanmar

Given the geopolitical and security interests, India cannot afford to ignore or isolate Myanmar.

General News

Funeral of last surviving grandchild of Myanmar's King Thibaw held in Yangon

Funeral of last surviving grandchild of Myanmar's King Thibaw held in Yangon The Star Online

Suu Kyi’s Female Bodyguard Sentenced to Jail by Myanmar Junta

Suu Kyi’s Female Bodyguard Sentenced to Jail by Myanmar Junta The Irrawaddy News Magazine

World's worst Internet clampdown cost Myanmar US$3bil in 2021

World's worst Internet clampdown cost Myanmar US$3bil in 2021 The Star Online

China showing Myanmar junta how to firewall the internet

CHIANG MAI – The Myanmar military’s firepower may be far superior compared to the scattered resistance armies that have popped up nationwide to fight the Tatmadaw since it staged a February 1 coup, but in cyberspace, pro-democracy forces have a tech-savvy upper hand. Whether the Tatmadaw is killing civilians, burning villages or arresting activists in […]

The post China showing Myanmar junta how to firewall the internet appeared first on Asia Times.

In 2021, Myanmar journalists risked lives to inform world of coup

On March 8, journalists Nathan Maung and Hanthar Nyein went to their workplace in Myanmar’s greatest metropolis, Yangon, in a bid to salvage some tools, fearing the nation’s new navy rulers would quickly order a raid on Kamayut Media, a web-based information publication the 2 males had co-founded. “We thought they would raid the office …

Military

Myanmar junta celebrates Independence Day

Myanmar junta celebrates Independence Day Mizzima News

What Does Myanmar’s New Chinese Submarine Reveal About Its Military?

The transfer has spotlighted the country’s continued ambitions and Beijing’s role in them in the post-coup environment.

China Provides Submarine to Myanmar Junta

China Provides Submarine to Myanmar Junta The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Myanmar Military’s Pyrrhic Victory

Myanmar Military’s Pyrrhic Victory The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Politics

Nearly 500 NLD party members arrested since February 2021 coup

Nearly 500 NLD party members arrested since February 2021 coup Mizzima News

Weather & Environment

Quake info: Light mag. 4.3 earthquake - Yinmabin, Sagaing Region, 284 km northwest of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, Jan 5, 2022 1:35 pm (GMT +6:30)

Quake info: Light mag. 4.3 earthquake - Yinmabin, Sagaing Region, 284 km northwest of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, Jan 5, 2022 1:35 pm (GMT +6:30) VolcanoDiscovery

Quake info: Minor mag. 3.5 earthquake - 66 km northeast of Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021 7:45 pm (GMT +6:30)

Quake info: Minor mag. 3.5 earthquake - 66 km northeast of Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021 7:45 pm (GMT +6:30) VolcanoDiscovery