Current Events Related to Myanmar

ASEAN

Statement by the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw with regard to the visit of the Cambodian Prime Minister to Myanmar

A high-level delegation led by the Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN is visiting Myanmar at the invitation of the coup leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing[...]

Cambodian Government Defends PM’s Myanmar Trip, Hails ‘Positive’ Outcomes

As expected, the trip did little to advance a solution to the country's complex of political and humanitarian crises.

Cambodian FM claims 'positive result' from Hun Sen's Myanmar junta meeting

Cambodian FM claims 'positive result' from Hun Sen's Myanmar junta meeting Burma News International

Conflict

Junta Attacks Buses Carrying Loikaw IDPs

Junta Attacks Buses Carrying Loikaw IDPs Burma News International

Security checks tightened after explosions in Kyaikto town

Security checks tightened after explosions in Kyaikto town Burma News International

Army captain defects to Sagaing-based resistance force

Army captain defects to Sagaing-based resistance force myanmar-now

Junta’s Coup Was Declaration of War Against the Myanmar People

The Irrawaddy speaks to David Scott Mathieson, an independent researcher on conflict and peace in Myanmar, about the current crisis and how he sees the future for the country.

The post Junta’s Coup Was Declaration of War Against the Myanmar People appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Aircraft Attack Near Thai Border

Myanmar Junta Aircraft Attack Near Thai Border The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Myanmar junta leader declares five-month ceasefire

Myanmar junta leader declares five-month ceasefire The Star Online

KIA, MNDAA Fight Burma Army Same Day

KIA, MNDAA Fight Burma Army Same Day Burma News International

Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Clash With TNLA

Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Clash With TNLA The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Myanmar military helicopter attack on populated village kills 5 people

Myanmar military helicopter attack on populated village kills 5 people Radio Free Asia

COVID

Myanmar reports three new Omicron cases

Myanmar reports three new Omicron cases The Star Online

Over 20 mln people fully vaccinated in Myanmar as of 4 January

About 20.91 million people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 across the country as of 4 January 2020, according to […]

Myanmar reports 124 new COVID-19 cases-Xinhua

Myanmar reports 124 new COVID-19 cases-Xinhua Xinhua

China’s COVID-19 Border Restrictions Wreak Economic Havoc in Southeast Asia

Tighter customs clearance procedures have led producers to dump truckloads of fruit by the roadside.

Crime & Narcotics

Drugs worth over K17.3 bln seized in Loilem Township

Police seized more than K17.3 billion worth of ICE (methamphetamine) in Loilem Township, a police statement said. In the accident […]

Economy

Tax revenue falls by more than a third under coup regime

Tax revenue falls by more than a third under coup regime myanmar-now

Myanmar teak shipments imported to U.S. despite sanctions, group says

Myanmar teak shipments imported to U.S. despite sanctions, group says Los Angeles Times

Telenor Myanmar issues tax hike warning

Telenor Myanmar issues tax hike warning Mobile World Live

SAC levies K20,000 per SIM card and 15% tax on internet services

The State Administration Council has imposed K20,000 per SIM card on the sales and activation of the SIM Cards and 15% commercial tax on internet services after amending Union Tax Law 2021. “No matter what provisions the Commercial Tax Law comprises, only once commercial tax shall be levied K20,000 per the sales of SIM cards […]

Telenor warns of price hike in Myanmar as junta imposes new taxes

Telenor warns of price hike in Myanmar as junta imposes new taxes Developing Telecoms

70% of Japanese firms to keep or expand business in Myanmar even after coup

70% of Japanese firms to keep or expand business in Myanmar even after coup The Japan Times

Foreign Affairs

Myanmar Junta Accuses U.S. Diplomats of Covid Rules Violation

Myanmar Junta Accuses U.S. Diplomats of Covid Rules Violation Bloomberg

Military

Myanmar Air Force Chief Forced to Retire

Myanmar Air Force Chief Forced to Retire The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Myanmar junta replaces air force chief amid bombing campaign

Myanmar's military leader has removed the head of the air force, local media and four sources close to the armed forces said, replacing one of the most senior figures in a junta that has carried out bombing raids to try to crush resistance.

Is Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing losing his grip?

Is Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing losing his grip? Asia Times

Junta Chief to Preside Over Myanmar's First Grand Military Review in Seven Years

Junta Chief to Preside Over Myanmar's First Grand Military Review in Seven Years The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Myanmar: Wives of mid-ranking officers to undergo military training

Myanmar: Wives of mid-ranking officers to undergo military training Northeast Now

Senior Myanmar Military Official Replaced in Surprise Move

Junta secretary Lt-Gen Aung Lin Dwe’s replacement as judge advocate general continues the coup leader’s habit of breaking with military tradition to promote confidants.

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Politics

Avoid violation of laws and moral ethics in the society

There is more than 300 million of the population who are suffering from an infection of COVID-19 pandemic across the […]

Plea to free Aussie professor in Myanmar | The Times | Victor Harbor, SA

Plea to free Aussie professor in Myanmar | The Times | Victor Harbor, SA Victor Harbor Times

Myanmar military court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi to another 4 years in jail

A military court sentenced deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison Monday for the illegal possession of walkie-talkies and breaking Covid-19 rules, raising to six years the jail time imposed on her in closed-door proceedings, sources familiar with the trial said. According to the Association Assistance for Political Prisoners (AAPP), the military regime has handed out 577 sentences among more than 8,500 civilians arrested or detained since the Feb. 1 coup that deposed Aung San Suu Kyi and her elected government.

Weather & Environment

Quake info: Light mag. 4.1 earthquake - Kale District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 12:47 pm (GMT +6:30)

Quake info: Light mag. 4.1 earthquake - Kale District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 12:47 pm (GMT +6:30) VolcanoDiscovery

Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - Thandwe District, Rakhine State, 219 km west of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 2:40 pm (GMT +6:30)

Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - Thandwe District, Rakhine State, 219 km west of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 2:40 pm (GMT +6:30) VolcanoDiscovery

Quake info: Light mag. 2.7 earthquake - Loikaw District, Kayah State, 159 km east of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (Burma), on Sunday, Jan 9, 2022 1:16 am (GMT +6:30)

Quake info: Light mag. 2.7 earthquake - Loikaw District, Kayah State, 159 km east of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (Burma), on Sunday, Jan 9, 2022 1:16 am (GMT +6:30) VolcanoDiscovery

Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Myanmar (Burma): Myanmar on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 20:27 (GMT)

Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Myanmar (Burma): Myanmar on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 20:27 (GMT) VolcanoDiscovery

Consumption of plastics doubles in Myanmar amid pandemic: environmental group

Consumption of plastics doubles in Myanmar amid pandemic: environmental group Burma News International

Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Putao District, Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma), on Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 1:59 am (GMT +6:30)

Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Putao District, Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma), on Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 1:59 am (GMT +6:30) VolcanoDiscovery