Current Events Related to Myanmar

ASEAN

Time for the Myanmar Junta to Face the Music

With the ASEAN summits coming up, will the junta start implementing the bloc’s Five Point Consensus, or cut itself loose once and for all?

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How Malaysia's polls imperil Myanmar's revolution – Asia Times

How Malaysia's polls imperil Myanmar's revolution – Asia Times Asia Times

Conflict

Young, underground reporters 'fight a gun with a pen' in Myanmar

Young, underground reporters 'fight a gun with a pen' in Myanmar The Japan Times

Myanmar army officer returns to military after defecting to resistance

Myanmar army officer returns to military after defecting to resistance myanmar-now

KIA, PDF Clash With Regime In Mangton

The Burma Army (BA) indiscriminately shelled Mangton (AKA Mantong or Manton) in northern Shan State for two hours on 4 October, where it engaged in fighting with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the People’s Defence Force (PDF). . Some of the shells destroyed some houses in Mangton, but fortunately the residents had already fled […]

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The NUG claims “the decisive year of the final battle” with air defence capabilities

The NUG Minister of Communications, Information and Technology Htin Lin Aung claimed on Oct. 7 that it had installed air defence weapons to shoot down junta planes in various locations inside Burma. “To be precise, we are in a position to protect people. Yes, we do have defence weapons from the danger of air raids. …

NUG will launch six fronts to ensure success of the Revolution

NUG will launch six fronts to ensure success of the Revolution Burma News International

Major battle rages between Myanmar troops and PDFs in Sagaing's Banmauk and Indaw townships

Major battle rages between Myanmar troops and PDFs in Sagaing's Banmauk and Indaw townships Burma News International

Burma Army Deserters Fear, Torture, Fighting and Military Targeting Their Families

Burma Army Deserters Fear, Torture, Fighting and Military Targeting Their Families Karen News

NUG: Resistance groups have anti-aircraft weapons

NUG: Resistance groups have anti-aircraft weapons Burma News International

HRW says Burma Army used Japanese ships in Rakhine, Mon armed group pleges allegiance to junta

FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM HRW says Burma Army used Japanese donated ships in Rakhine operations Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that the Burma Army used ships in combat operations that were donated by Japan. These ships were intended for civilian use in Rakhine State. “The Myanmar junta’s misuse of Japanese development aid for military purposes …

Locals panic as Myanmar choppers engage rebels in Ghumdhum

Locals panic as Myanmar choppers engage rebels in Ghumdhum Dhaka Tribune

Myanmar Resistance Forces Unite Under KNU Leadership in Mon State

Myanmar Resistance Forces Unite Under KNU Leadership in Mon State The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Resistance Attacks, Ambushes Leave Nearly 30 Regime Forces Dead in Two Days

Myanmar Resistance Attacks, Ambushes Leave Nearly 30 Regime Forces Dead in Two Days The Irrawaddy

Over 4,000 forced to flee villages in Myanmar’s Sagaing region

Over 4,000 forced to flee villages in Myanmar’s Sagaing region Radio Free Asia

COVID

Myanmar reports 232 new Covid-19 cases

Myanmar reports 232 new Covid-19 cases The Star Online

Over 37.2 million people vaccinated for Covid-19 in Myanmar

Over 37.2 million people vaccinated for Covid-19 in Myanmar The Star Online

Economy

Myanmar Plans To Buy 6Mln Tonnes Of Fuel Annually From Russia - Ambassador

Myanmar Plans To Buy 6Mln Tonnes Of Fuel Annually From Russia - Ambassador UrduPoint News

Private banks may face a liquidity crisis due to the junta’s new banking regulations

Private banks have raised concerns after the junta’s Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) recently announced that they must deposit 2.5 percent of their cash reserves at the CBM and 0.5 percent of all money stored at private banks must be kept as cash. Before the new directive, banking industry experts say that only 2.25 percent …

Pa-O organisation calls for termination of Russia-backed steel plant

Pa-O organisation calls for termination of Russia-backed steel plant Burma News International

Toyota factory opens in Burma; Automotive production begins

Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Oct. 12 that it has begun assembling automobiles in a plant in Burma, according to Reuters. The plant was originally going to open in February 2021 but was delayed due to the military coup. The opening of the plant comes as other international companies have suspended operations or withdrawn entirely …

Marks & Spencer Moving Out of Myanmar by March

The British retailer cited a human-rights assessment that said it's impossible to conduct normal due diligence in the military-run nation.

Chinese-Backed Power Plant Opens in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

A key component of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, the $180-million facility in Kyaukphyu shows that Beijing is forging ahead with its investments in the country.

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Ethnic Issues

Myanmar junta peace talks with ethnic groups are a sham

Myanmar junta peace talks with ethnic groups are a sham Burma News International

Foreign Affairs

US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Military-Linked Arms Broker

Aung Moe Myint and his Dynasty International company are accused of procuring Russian-made arms from Belarus for the military.

Treasury Sanctions Arms Dealers for Providing Support to Burma's Military Regime

Treasury Sanctions Arms Dealers for Providing Support to Burma's Military Regime TreasuryU.S. sanctions target Myanmar junta-linked businessman for procuring Russian-made weapons Reuters.comUS sanctions Myanmar businessmen over alleged Russian arms deals Al Jazeera EnglishUS Targets Alleged Myanmar Arms Traffickers with Sanctions for Supplying Junta VOA AsiaUS Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Military-Linked Arms Broker The DiplomatView Full Coverage on Google News

General News

Russians will be soon be arriving in droves in Myanmar for holidays, says Russia's Ambassador

Russians will be soon be arriving in droves in Myanmar for holidays, says Russia's Ambassador The Star Online

Myanmar: Anti-coup protests possible nationwide Oct. 15-23 to mark World Students' Day

Myanmar: Anti-coup protests possible nationwide Oct. 15-23 to mark World Students' Day Crisis24

NUG preparing to establish Federal Union

NUG preparing to establish Federal Union Burma News International

NUG-run schools in Sagaing reopen after shutdown due to Burma Army attack on Let Yat Kone

Schools run by the National Unity Government (NUG) in Sagaing Region have resumed classes after they were forced to shut down following the brutal murder of six students and three teachers during a Burma Army attack on Let Yat Kone village school, located in Depayin Township, last month. “We have to be extra cautious with …