Current Events Related to Myanmar

Introduction & Analysis

The following collection of open-source English-language news articles published during the past week covers significant events and issues related to Myanmar.

Conflict

Bertil Lintner on the war in Myanmar: “There is no ending in sight”

Bertil Lintner on the war in Myanmar: “There is no ending in sight” ScandAsia

Myanmar Army on the Ropes

Myanmar Army on the Ropes Al Jazeera English

Ethnic Mon groups announce anti-junta alliance in southern Myanmar

Two ethnic armed groups in southern Myanmar have formed an alliance aimed at capturing military junta outposts and taking control of townships in Mon state, which has been relatively peaceful since the 2021 military coup. The MSRF and MSFD are also members of the Mon State Federal Council, made up of community-based organizations and members of the Civil Disobedience Movement, which was formed after the coup to resist military rule.

Myanmar junta soldiers surrender in ethnic army’s first Tanintharyi win

The Karen National Union’s armed branch, the Karen National Liberation Army, intercepted junta troops in Tanintharyi region’s Myeik township. This victory marks a first for the Karen National Liberation Army’s successes in the region, a spokesman for KNLA allies the Myeik District Revolutionary Force told RFA.

Myanmar's dampened and explosive Thingyan water festival celebration

Myanmar's dampened and explosive Thingyan water festival celebration Mizzima.com

MSF office destroyed in fire amid ongoing violence in Rakhine, Myanmar

MSF office destroyed in fire amid ongoing violence in Rakhine, Myanmar Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town

Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town NBC News

Myanmar Rocket Attack Kills Four, Wounds Military Cadets

The attack in Pyin Oo Lwin on Sunday evening also injures three cadets from the regime’s Defense Services Academy—Myanmar's equivalent of West Point.

The Fall Of Myawaddy: Myanmar's Gateway To Thailand And The World

The Fall Of Myawaddy: Myanmar's Gateway To Thailand And The World The Organization for World Peace

Myanmar priest shot while celebrating Mass

Myanmar priest shot while celebrating Mass CathNews

Water festival attacks kill 3 during Myanmar coup leader’s holiday

Water festival attacks kill 3 during Myanmar coup leader’s holiday Radio Free Asia

Conscription

Employees of military-linked companies to be exempted from conscription, sources say

Employees of military-linked companies to be exempted from conscription, sources say myanmar-now

Myanmar's conscription plan backfires as young people join rebel army

Myanmar's conscription plan backfires as young people join rebel army The Telegraph

Man selected for conscription into Myanmar military kills himself

Man selected for conscription into Myanmar military kills himself myanmar-now

Economy

Myanmar's KBZ Bank taps FinbotsAI for credit risk management solution

Myanmar's KBZ Bank taps FinbotsAI for credit risk management solution FinTech Futures

Chevron (CVX) Exits Yadana Natural Gas Field in Myanmar

Chevron (CVX) Exits Yadana Natural Gas Field in Myanmar Yahoo Finance

Myanmar's New Taxation and Conscription Policies Are Likely to Increase Irregular Migration

Myanmar's New Taxation and Conscription Policies Are Likely to Increase Irregular Migration The Diplomat

Ethnic Issues

Karen National Union announces plans to replace regime administration in Myawaddy

Karen National Union announces plans to replace regime administration in Myawaddy myanmar-now

Foreign Affairs

Attempt to bar diplomat from Myanmar military junta fails

Attempt to bar diplomat from Myanmar military junta fails RNZ

China Ramps Up Pressure for Myanmar Peace Talks as Junta Loses More Ground

Beijing calls on ‘all parties’ to resolve disputes through negotiation as another major border trade town falls to resistance.

Myanmar nationals initiate High Court action to bar junta officials from New Zealand: NGO

Myanmar nationals initiate High Court action to bar junta officials from New Zealand: NGO Mizzima.com

US State Department meets with Myanmar's National Unity Government, lauds pro-democracy efforts

US State Department meets with Myanmar's National Unity Government, lauds pro-democracy efforts Mizzima.com

Survey shows that Myanmar people are worried about China's influence

In its recent survey looking at Myanmar’s people’s perceptions of China, there was no significant gap between individuals who perceived China to be a good neighbour and those who thought the opposite.

General News

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to Unknown Location Amid Heat Wave

The unexpected relocation was attributed to a heat wave, and came as the military government is facing increasingly emboldened rebel forces.

Thailand to Lead Schengen Visa Scheme, Unites with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam

Thailand to Lead Schengen Visa Scheme, Unites with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam Travel And Tour World

Myanmar and regional security

Myanmar and regional security Business Standard

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s jailed former leader, moved to house arrest, says junta

Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved out of prison as a precaution during hot weather Myanmar’s detained former leader and Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military government has said. “Since the weather is extremely hot, it is not only for Aung San Suu Kyi ... For all those who need necessary precautions, especially elderly prisoners, we are working to protect them from heatstroke,” Major General Zaw Min Tun said. Continue reading...

Myanmar democracy icon Suu Kyi believed held in solitary confinement in Naypyidaw Prison

Myanmar democracy icon Suu Kyi believed held in solitary confinement in Naypyidaw Prison Radio Free Asia

Humanitarian

Free Burma Rangers Builds Secret Hospitals in Jungles of Myanmar as Regime Bombs Medical Sites

Free Burma Rangers Builds Secret Hospitals in Jungles of Myanmar as Regime Bombs Medical Sites The Christian Broadcasting ...

Military

Sanctions

Singapore 'tightens screws' on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown

Singapore 'tightens screws' on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown Al Jazeera English

United Nations

Bishop’s Opening for a New UN Approach to Myanmar?

The former Australian foreign minister must learn lessons from the fate of previous special envoys if she is to make progress through a diplomatic minefield.