Current Events Related to Myanmar

ASEAN

US-ASEAN Summit a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Shrinking Civic Space Across the Region

Civil society across ASEAN is struggling to survive in the face of growing repression. Countering this alarming trend must be a top priority for the U.S.

A strong US-Asean partnership starts with Myanmar: Jakarta Post contributors

May 13, 2022 12:35 PM

The writers say Asean should lead the way in these global efforts and the US should use its position as a global leader for good by backing these efforts.

Malaysian FM: ‘Junta should be more open to ASEAN proposals’

The Myanmar junta should do more to help ASEAN deliver humanitarian aid across the turmoil-hit country, Malaysia’s top diplomat said after meeting in Washington with the Burmese opposition’s foreign minister. “I think the junta should be more open to ASEAN proposals, especially in the current situation in helping to distribute the humanitarian assistance,” Saifuddin told a press conference.

Conflict

PDF Kalay base overrun and destroyed by junta forces

PDF Kalay base overrun and destroyed by junta forces Mizzima News

Ethnic Kachin Fighters to Attack Pro-Junta Forces in Northern Myanmar

The Kachin Independence Organization warns pro-regime groups and junta employees of impending attacks on them in Kachin State.

The post Ethnic Kachin Fighters to Attack Pro-Junta Forces in Northern Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Calls on Int’l Community to Arm Resistance

Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Calls on Int’l Community to Arm Resistance The Irrawaddy

Myanmar resistance seeks arms from West in fight against junta

Myanmar resistance seeks arms from West in fight against junta The Guam Daily Post

Abducted locals released after signing pledge to inform on PDFs

Abducted locals released after signing pledge to inform on PDFs myanmar-now

Ward administrator shot to death in Yangon's Ahlone Township

Ward administrator shot to death in Yangon's Ahlone Township myanmar-now

Conflict between Myanmar’s proxy forces may outlast a political resolution

Conflict between Myanmar’s proxy forces may outlast a political resolution Radio Free Asia

Guerrilla force ambushes Myanmar military convoy and base in Sagaing

Guerrilla force ambushes Myanmar military convoy and base in Sagaing myanmar-now

Myanmar: Assassins kill over 1500 USDP members and supporters, says party's chairman

Myanmar: Assassins kill over 1500 USDP members and supporters, says party's chairman The Star Online

Bomb explosion injures junta supporters ahead of pro-military rally in Naypyitaw

Bomb explosion injures junta supporters ahead of pro-military rally in Naypyitaw myanmar-now

KNU accuses Myanmar military of abducting civilians for use as as human shields

KNU accuses Myanmar military of abducting civilians for use as as human shields myanmar-now

KIO Warns Civil Servants in Northern Myanmar Not to Work for Junta

KIO Warns Civil Servants in Northern Myanmar Not to Work for Junta The Irrawaddy

Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar

Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Junta Burns Magwe Villages

Yesagyo Township residents flee as around 100 regime troops raid villages.

The post Myanmar Junta Burns Magwe Villages appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s shadow government holds talks with powerful Arakan Army

Myanmar’s shadow government holds talks with powerful Arakan Army Radio Free Asia

Economy

KBZ allows cash withdrawal without limitation; but only for cash deposit

KBZ bank announced that its customers can now withdraw cash from their personal bank without any withdrawal amount limitation, but it only applies to the cash newly deposited into the bank account, not to the previously deposited remaining balance in the bank account. The KBZ bank announced it on Facebook and the comment session of […]

Myanmar state of affairs worsening, ETI warns businesses

Myanmar state of affairs worsening, ETI warns businesses just-style.com

WFP in Myanmar continues to provide urgent food and nutrition assistance to reduce the impact of rising food insecurity - Myanmar

WFP in Myanmar continues to provide urgent food and nutrition assistance to reduce the impact of rising food insecurity - Myanmar ReliefWeb

Foreign Affairs

Australia Downgrades Diplomatic Ties With Myanmar Junta

Australia Downgrades Diplomatic Ties With Myanmar Junta The Irrawaddy

The Deputy Secretary’s Meeting with NUG Representatives

Deputy Secretary Sherman met today in Washington with NUG representatives, including Zin Mar Aung[...]

The post The Deputy Secretary’s Meeting with NUG Representatives first appeared on Progressive Voice Myanmar.

Australia not appointing Ambassador to Myanmar amid moves to downgrade diplomatic ties

Australia not appointing Ambassador to Myanmar amid moves to downgrade diplomatic ties ABC News

General News

NGOs express concern over plan to deliver aid to Myanmar junta directly

By Mizzima The Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M), an advocacy group consisting of former UN experts on Myanmar, has condemned ASEAN’s announcement that it is to deliver humanitarian assistance via the military junta in a statement published on 9 May. The group argued that the strategy would likely have no benefit for the people […]

The post NGOs express concern over plan to deliver aid to Myanmar junta directly first appeared on Progressive Voice Myanmar.

Myanmar junta to reopen borders to tourists - TODAY

Myanmar junta to reopen borders to tourists - TODAY TODAY

Academics oppose depiction of Myanmar in 2022 Global Terrorism Index

Academics oppose depiction of Myanmar in 2022 Global Terrorism Index Mizzima News

Military

Myanmar Junta Tightens Security in Commercial Capital Yangon

Myanmar Junta Tightens Security in Commercial Capital Yangon The Irrawaddy

Military-Owned Corporation Fails to Pay Dividends to Myanmar Troops

Military-Owned Corporation Fails to Pay Dividends to Myanmar Troops The Irrawaddy

Weather & Environment

Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - Rakhine State, 60 km west of Prome, Pyay District, Bago Region, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10:06 pm (GMT +6:30)

Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - Rakhine State, 60 km west of Prome, Pyay District, Bago Region, Myanmar (Burma), on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10:06 pm (GMT +6:30) VolcanoDiscovery