Current Events Related to Myanmar

ASEAN

ASEAN Chairman’s Statement on the Recent Escalation of Violence in Myanmar

ASEAN is gravely concerned over the recent escalation of violence in Myanmar, including the bombing at Insein prison, hostilities in Karen State, and the most recent report of an air strike in Kachin State, which hit a civilian gathering, killing and injuring many people[...]

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Conflict

Burma Army raids the homes of Hpakant Massacre victims

KACHIN—The Burma Army has searched the homes of Kachin Independence Army (KIA) officers and others killed during the airstrikes on Hpakant Township. These raids took place on Oct. 25, the day after the airstrike that killed over 80 people attending a KIA ceremony. “They [Burma Army] went around the houses of wealthy people who were …

Myanmar junta army truck hit by mine in Mandalay Region

Myanmar junta army truck hit by mine in Mandalay Region Burma News International '... I

Myanmar Junta Forces Prevent Air Strike Victims From Going to Hospitals

After regime jets bombed a KIO concert in Hpakant, junta troops have stopped over 50 wounded people, some in critical condition, from leaving the area to seek treatment.

The post Myanmar Junta Forces Prevent Air Strike Victims From Going to Hospitals appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Helicopters Raid on Township Administration Hub

Pale People’s Defense Force said a tip-off enabled administrators and most PDF fighters to escape the attack in Sagaing region.

The post Myanmar Junta Helicopters Raid on Township Administration Hub appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Defends Deadly Airstrike in Kachin State

Few are likely to believe the military's claims that all of those who died in the attack were legitimate military targets.

Myanmar's resistance 'air force' flies high in fight against regime

Myanmar's resistance 'air force' flies high in fight against regime myanmar-now

Junta troops raid Mandalay monasteries with ties to activist monk

Junta troops raid Mandalay monasteries with ties to activist monk myanmar-now

Myitkyina's revolutionary journey a 18 months after the coup

Myitkyina's revolutionary journey a 18 months after the coup Burma News International

Myanmar Rebels Attack Key Border Town

Myanmar Rebels Attack Key Border Town The Defense Post

US condemns Myanmar junta force beheading of CDM teacher

US condemns Myanmar junta force beheading of CDM teacher Burma News International

Myanmar deploys more troops, fighter jets on Thai border to tackle ethnic rival forces

Myanmar deploys more troops, fighter jets on Thai border to tackle ethnic rival forces INQUIRER.net

Team repairs weapons for Myanmar's ethnic resistance fighters

Team repairs weapons for Myanmar's ethnic resistance fighters Mizzima News

Myanmar Junta’s Deadly Airstrike on Kachin Concert a War Crime: KIA

Ethnic army vows retaliation after attack kills dozens of people celebrating anniversary of Kachin Independence Organization

The post Myanmar Junta’s Deadly Airstrike on Kachin Concert a War Crime: KIA appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

PDF claims to take Karen State's Kawkareik Prison, free prisoners

PDF claims to take Karen State's Kawkareik Prison, free prisoners Burma News International

Inside Myanmar's anti-junta rebel forces

Inside Myanmar's anti-junta rebel forces DW (English)

At least 60 killed in military air strike at music festival in Myanmar

At least 60 killed in military air strike at music festival in Myanmar Mixmag

Economy

China Myanmar Economic Corridor at crucial crossroad after China's CCP Congress?

China Myanmar Economic Corridor at crucial crossroad after China's CCP Congress? Mizzima News

Junta Watch: Russians Arrive in Myanmar to Buy Gems; EAOs Wooed; and More

Junta Watch: Russians Arrive in Myanmar to Buy Gems; EAOs Wooed; and More The Irrawaddy

Ethnic Issues

EAOs won't accept military leader's constitutional reform

EAOs won't accept military leader's constitutional reform Burma News International

Foreign Affairs

Australian MP calls for ‘immediate’ sanctions against Myanmar following junta massacre of Kachin State civilians

A parliamentarian introduces a legislative motion urging Australia to ‘isolate’ Myanmar’s coup regime from access to funding and resources used to terrorise the population In the aftermath of one of the Myanmar junta’s most deadly airstrikes yet, an Australian parliamentarian introduced a motion to the legislature on Tuesday calling on the country to impose sanctions […]

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The International Community is Overcomplicating the Myanmar Crisis

Complexity is being used to obscure the simple choice that faces the world: support the junta, or support those seeking its overthrow.

Challenging Malaysia's Moral Authority on Myanmar – The Diplomat

Challenging Malaysia's Moral Authority on Myanmar – The Diplomat The Diplomat

General News

Meet the watchdogs guarding internet access

Meet the watchdogs guarding internet access ShareAmerica

Journalists go into hiding after threats by Myanmar’s military junta

Journalists go into hiding after threats by Myanmar’s military junta Radio Free Asia

Myanmar’s junta bans family visits, food deliveries to seven prisons after bomb blast

Myanmar’s military junta on Thursday banned family visits and delivery of food and other necessities to inmates in seven prisons across the country after an explosion at Yangon’s Insein Prison killed eight people the day before, relatives and lawyers of the prisoners said. The family visit ban is a great loss for the prisoners and those who planned the attack should not have targeted the places where civilians could be victimized, a regular volunteer visitor to Insein Prison told RFA.

UNOCHA states one million displaced since coup, Malaysia deports asylum seekers from Burma

FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Eight killed in attack on Yangon’s Insein prison Eight people were killed during an attack at Insein Prison on Oct. 19. Two explosions occurred at the prison’s parcel receiving area. Read more here. One killed and five apprehended after Sagaing prison break Five escapees were re-captured and one was killed in …

Military

Who is Supplying Myanmar Junta with Aviation Fuel?

Who is Supplying Myanmar Junta with Aviation Fuel? The Irrawaddy

Politics

Ultranationalism, Religious Discrimination and Incitement to Violence

Links between ultranationalist ideology, military chauvinism, and the atrocities committed by the military junta, as demonstrated by a new report by Myanmar CSO, Nyan Lynn Thit Analytica, highlight the nexus of hate, violence and power that underpins the military’s failed coup attempt[...]

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Myanmar junta making preparations for sham elections

Myanmar junta making preparations for sham elections Mizzima News

NUG Slams Election Body for Inviting Myanmar Junta to Summit

NUG Slams Election Body for Inviting Myanmar Junta to Summit The Irrawaddy