Current Events Related to Myanmar

ASEAN

Junta Watch: Coup Chief Drops Pretense on ASEAN Deal; COVID Lies; and More

Also this week, Russian ties get cozier and the regime leader remains deliberately vague on the future of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Conflict

Myanmar School Massacre: ‘The Lives of Our Children Have Been Sacrificed’

Eyewitnesses and relatives recall the Myanmar military’s horrific air and ground assault on a school in Sagaing that left 11 children dead and many injured last Friday.

The post Myanmar School Massacre: ‘The Lives of Our Children Have Been Sacrificed’ appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Statement regarding the deaths and injuries caused by an airstrike on a school in Tabayin Township

On September 16, 2022, six children were killed and many were injured because of a military terrorist airstrike on a self-supporting school of local residents in Lat Yat Kone village, Tabayin township, Sagaing region[...]

The post Statement regarding the deaths and injuries caused by an airstrike on a school in Tabayin Township first appeared on Progressive Voice Myanmar.

NLD official, supporter die in custody of Myanmar authorities

NLD official, supporter die in custody of Myanmar authorities Radio Free Asia

AA to impose checks on vehicles, vessels in Arakan State

AA to impose checks on vehicles, vessels in Arakan State Burma News International

Explosions at two administrative offices in Ayeyarwady's Dedaye Township

Explosions at two administrative offices in Ayeyarwady's Dedaye Township Burma News International

SSPP Resists Regime’s Efforts To Force Group From Mongmit

Three regime soldiers are dead and five wounded during fighting with the Shan State Progress Party (SSPP) on Huay Kham Hill, according to the armed group, which is resisting efforts by the Burma Army (BA) to expel them out of Mongmit Township in northern Shan State. . The SSPP engaged in a nearly 30-minute battle […]

The post SSPP Resists Regime’s Efforts To Force Group From Mongmit appeared first on Shan Herald Agency for News.

Education in the Crossfire in Myanmar: Attacks on Schools, Use by Military and Armed Groups, Skyrocketed after 2021 Takeover

Education in the Crossfire in Myanmar: Attacks on Schools, Use by Military and Armed Groups, Skyrocketed after 2021 Takeover Save the Children International

Junta weapons seized from Catholic church in Shan State's Mobye Township

Junta weapons seized from Catholic church in Shan State's Mobye Township Burma News International

Burma Army Detains Civilians During Raid In Hpakant

Regime soldiers abducted two civilians and burnt down their grocery shop in Hpakant township, Kachin State, on Wednesday 14 September, in a raid on a village where resistance fighters were reportedly staying. About 180 soldiers in seven trucks arrived at Maden Yang (also known as Maw Pon) in Lon Khin village around 4am, according to...

The post Burma Army Detains Civilians During Raid In Hpakant appeared first on Kachin News Group (KNG).

Junta troops arrest 50 villagers to use as human shields

Junta troops arrest 50 villagers to use as human shields Burma News International

Myanmar military junta lay mines around church as fighting escalates in Christian areas

Myanmar military junta lay mines around church as fighting escalates in Christian areas The Christian Post

Myanmar military arrests three Kyaukphyu Twsp men for alleged AA links

Myanmar military arrests three Kyaukphyu Twsp men for alleged AA links Burma News International

Fear, Defiance As Fighting Rages In Myanmar's North

Fear, Defiance As Fighting Rages In Myanmar's North Barron's

Myanmar Regime Reportedly Holds 100 Civilians as Human Shields in Shan State

Fierce fighting is ongoing in Moebye Town with junta forces launching artillery and airstrikes against civilians and resistance groups.

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Myanmar Junta Blocks UN and Humanitarian Access in Northern Rakhine State

Myanmar Junta Blocks UN and Humanitarian Access in Northern Rakhine State The Irrawaddy

COVID

Uptick in COVID-19 cases reported in Myanmar

Uptick in COVID-19 cases reported in Myanmar Burma News International

Myanmar reports 234 new Covid-19 cases

Myanmar reports 234 new Covid-19 cases The Star Online

Crime & Narcotics

Myanmar Junta Arms Dealer Arrested in Bangkok on Drugs, Money Laundering Charges

Dr. Tun Min Latt has brokered the sale of weapons to the regime and is a long-time middleman for numerous Myanmar military businesses.

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Thailand arrests Myanmar military-linked businessman suspected of drug trafficking

Thailand arrests Myanmar military-linked businessman suspected of drug trafficking Reuters

Rise in smuggling activities in Mizoram due to Myanmar crisis: Officials

Rise in smuggling activities in Mizoram due to Myanmar crisis: Officials EastMojo

Thai troops on alert for a new narcotic from Myanmar's Tachilek township

Thai troops on alert for a new narcotic from Myanmar's Tachilek township Thai PBS World

Economy

Kirin pulls arbitration request in venture with Myanmar military

Kirin pulls arbitration request in venture with Myanmar military Nikkei Asia

Myanmar discussing with Russia use of Mir card for payments

Myanmar discussing with Russia use of Mir card for payments Reuters

Economic Meltdown Highlights Success of NLD’s Policies

The Irrawaddy assesses the legacy of four National League for Democracy economic figures who helped stabilize finances after decades of military mismanagement.

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Myanmar-Sourcing Brands Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Myanmar-Sourcing Brands Between a Rock and a Hard Place Sourcing Journal

Foreign Affairs

U.S. Contribution for the UN's Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar's Witness Protection Efforts - United States Department of State

U.S. Contribution for the UN's Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar's Witness Protection Efforts - United States Department of State Department of State

Malaysian Foreign Minister Meets With Myanmar’s Parallel Civilian Govt

Saifuddin Abdullah hosted National Unity Government Deputy Foreign Minister U Moe Zaw Oo, Ambassador to the UN Kyaw Moe Tun and other officials in New York.

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