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ASEAN

Biden nails down a date for ASEAN summit but not a full invite list

Biden nails down a date for ASEAN summit but not a full invite list Radio Free Asia

Asean-US to meet amid great challenges

After more than six months of negotiations, the US and Asean have finally agreed that their leaders will meet in Washington DC on May 12-13. This kind of tussle could have been avoided had there been better coordination from the US side.

Conflict

Regime Forces Suffer Heavy Losses in Southeast Myanmar

Over 1,200 junta soldiers have been killed in Karen State since the start of the year, according to the Karen National Union.

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Gen Z's all-out battle for democracy in Myanmar

Gen Z's all-out battle for democracy in Myanmar Burma News International

'Using citizenship as a weapon' Myanmar military targets critics

'Using citizenship as a weapon' Myanmar military targets critics Al Jazeera English

At least 10 junta soldiers killed by PDF gunfire in attack on Yangon Region checkpoint

At least 10 junta soldiers killed by PDF gunfire in attack on Yangon Region checkpoint myanmar-now

KNDF calls on NUG government to launch front lines nationwide

KNDF calls on NUG government to launch front lines nationwide Burma News International

Regime troops retreat with heavy causalities in Lay Kay Kaw

Regime troops retreat with heavy causalities in Lay Kay Kaw Burma News International

Economy

Yangon Int’l Airport Reopened; Accommodated over 2,000 Travellers in 3 Days

Yangon International Airport has accommodated over 2,000 travellers to and from Myanmar for three days after it was reopened to international travellers and businesses on 17 April after two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport accommodated 688 departures and 393 arrivals from the Yangon International Airport on the first opening day. […]

Myanmar's de-dollarization looks like financial suicide

Myanmar's de-dollarization looks like financial suicide Asia Times

Myanmar military government denies rumors of fuel shortages

Myanmar military government denies rumors of fuel shortages ABC News

Ethnic Issues

UWSA Attack RCSS In Mongton Township

UWSA Attack RCSS In Mongton Township Burma News International

Amplifying Refugee and IDP Voices: Perspectives from Shan State

Feature Photo: Woman with sleepy babyTim Jenner/IRC Burma has long been marked by constant warring and human rights abuses by the Burmese military (Tatmadaw) and various ethnic armed groups. Shan State, the largest and most diverse state in the country, is no exception; its population consists of a vast patchwork of different ethnicities. Unfortunately, tensions … More Amplifying Refugee and IDP Voices: Perspectives from Shan State

AA Uses Villagers As Forced Labour In Chin State

AA Uses Villagers As Forced Labour In Chin State Burma News International

Foreign Affairs

The Peace Corps shuts its Myanmar office | Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd

The Peace Corps shuts its Myanmar office | Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd Eleven Myanmar

China-Myanmar Economic Corridor: Propping up Myanmar by tying them down with debts

China-Myanmar Economic Corridor: Propping up Myanmar by tying them down with debts Narinjara News

China swings behind Myanmar junta as Russia struggles in Ukraine: report

China swings behind Myanmar junta as Russia struggles in Ukraine: report Mizzima News

Governments should not legitimise the Myanmar junta

Governments should not legitimise the Myanmar junta Burma News International

Jason Tower on What the Ukraine War Means for Myanmar

Jason Tower on What the Ukraine War Means for Myanmar United States Institute of PeaceIn Myanmar, Don’t Mention the Coup The IrrawaddyMilitary Dictatorship and Online Activism in Myanmar - BORGEN Borgen ProjectMyanmar’s Army Steps Up the Fight – and Moves to Destroy Whole Communities With the World Distracted by Ukraine Council on Foreign RelationsOpinion | Myanmar, the other nation being pounded by Russian military hardware, also needs international aid Toronto StarView Full Coverage on Google News

China goes all in with support for Myanmar's military regime

China goes all in with support for Myanmar's military regime The Japan Times

Myanmar junta describes US human rights report as 'propaganda tool'

Myanmar junta describes US human rights report as 'propaganda tool' ANI News

General News

Junta pledges ‘year of peace’ after Thingyan, but opposition says fight just starting

Min Aung Hlaing marked the end of Thingyan on Sunday by declaring the Myanmar New Year a “year of peace,” even as the military continued an offensive in nine of the country’s 14 regions and armed resistance groups vowed to fight harder than ever. Meanwhile, armed clashes between the military and joint anti-junta forces were in full swing through the New Year in Kayin, Kachin, Kayah, Chin and Rakhine states, as well as in Sagaing, Magway, Bago and Yangon regions, according to Karenni National Progressive Party.

Healthcare

Myanmar's health system is in collapse, 'obliterated' by the regime

Myanmar's health system is in collapse, 'obliterated' by the regime The Japan Times

Politics

Myanmar’s Military Chief Pardons Prisoners to Mark Holiday

While around 1,600 prisoners have been freed, political detainees were not among those released.