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Myanmar military escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe
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center8d ago

Myanmar military escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe

The UN's Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar reported that the junta escalated aerial attacks on civilians, including homes and schools, with increasing reliance on drones, continuing unabated since the January military-controlled elections. These documented war crimes and crimes against humanity, alongside arbitrary detentions and torture, are devastating lives and require accountability, though the IIMM faces funding cuts.

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Myanmar junta airstrike kills 14 in Rakhine State’s Thandwe Township
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center9d ago

Myanmar junta airstrike kills 14 in Rakhine State’s Thandwe Township

Myanmar military airstrikes killed 14 people and injured 11 others in Rakhine State’s Thandwe Township on Monday, according to the Arakan Army (AA). The AA claims the military has increased airstrikes amid heavy ground fighting losses as the ethnic armed group continues to capture territory across Rakhine State.

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Myanmar junta chief set for first Thailand visit as self-appointed president
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center16d ago

Myanmar junta chief set for first Thailand visit as self-appointed president

Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is set to visit Thailand on Thursday for his first trip since becoming self-appointed president, seeking to re-engage diplomatically with ASEAN. The visit occurs amid ongoing civil war and Thailand's efforts to normalize relations, though critics condemn the move as granting legitimacy to a leader sanctioned for alleged crimes against humanity.

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EU sanctions kingpin, Myanmar armed group over cyberscams
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center20d ago

EU sanctions kingpin, Myanmar armed group over cyberscams

The European Union has sanctioned Chen Zhi, the alleged head of Prince Holding Group, and the Myanmar-based Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) for their alleged involvement in large-scale cyberscam operations in Cambodia and Myanmar. The EU stated that these operations involve cryptocurrency investment scams and human trafficking, with victims being forced to perpetrate fraud. The DKBA was specifically cited for providing protection for these scam compounds.

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Min Aung Hlaing rejects ASEAN consensus on Myanmar as bloc’s position
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center20d ago

Min Aung Hlaing rejects ASEAN consensus on Myanmar as bloc’s position

Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing claimed on Friday that the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus on the country's post-coup crisis was merely a statement by Brunei, not a collective bloc position. He accused some ASEAN members of discrimination, while analysts stated his remarks amount to a rejection of ASEAN's efforts and an attempt to rewrite the agreement's history.

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Malaysia says Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees
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center21d ago

Malaysia says Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees

Malaysia announced on Wednesday that Myanmar has agreed to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees, a move facilitated by improved bilateral relations. This agreement follows the recent detention of over 100 Rohingya refugees in Malaysia, who were later released and relocated within the country. Malaysia hosts over 126,000 Rohingya, who fled persecution in Myanmar, primarily after the 2017 military crackdown.

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Amnesty condemns Malaysia for detaining Rohingya asylum seekers
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center22d ago

Amnesty condemns Malaysia for detaining Rohingya asylum seekers

Malaysian police detained 110 Rohingya asylum seekers on Monday after they sought refuge at a UNHCR facility in Kuala Lumpur, having fled eviction threats in Penang. Amnesty International condemned the detentions, stating Malaysia must uphold refugee rights instead of treating asylum seekers as criminals, while UNHCR supports dialogue for long-term solutions.

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When the people are the enemy: Why Myanmar’s resistance is not giving up
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center27d ago

When the people are the enemy: Why Myanmar’s resistance is not giving up

Junta airstrikes and artillery have displaced 2,049 residents from their villages to Plaw Ta Poh camp near the Moei River, where they face constant fear of drone attacks and disease. Camp leader Naw Phaw Lwei stated that the junta targets civilian areas, citing recent drone strikes that destroyed homes and killed one person, underscoring the daily insecurity faced by displaced families.

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Scam losses in Asian regions up to $114 bn in 2025: UN
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center29d ago

Scam losses in Asian regions up to $114 bn in 2025: UN

Southeast Asia, especially Myanmar and Cambodia, has emerged as a regional hub for online fraud activities.

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Myanmar’s future, Mideast fighting hang over ASEAN talks
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center30d ago

Myanmar’s future, Mideast fighting hang over ASEAN talks

The regional bloc remains deeply divided over whether to allow Myanmar’s pariah regime to participate fully in its meetings.

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Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN
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center35d ago

Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN

The UN warned that over 500 people are feared dead following reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar since late June, with vessels carrying mainly Rohingya refugees departing from Rakhine State. These potential tragedies, occurring outside the regular sailing season amid hazardous conditions, underscore the desperation driving perilous sea journeys due to protracted conflict and limited opportunities.

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Myanmar junta leader to visit Thailand next month
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center36d ago

Myanmar junta leader to visit Thailand next month

Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand in August, according to Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, as Bangkok seeks to reintegrate the pariah state into regional diplomacy. This visit follows an informal ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting hosted by Thailand, which aims to foster dialogue and de-escalation amid Myanmar's ongoing civil war.

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ASEAN ministers push stalled peace plan in Myanmar talks
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center38d ago

ASEAN ministers push stalled peace plan in Myanmar talks

Southeast Asian foreign ministers met with Myanmar's Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe in Bangkok on Sunday, urging concrete progress on the stalled ASEAN five-point peace plan for the country. Ministers expressed specific expectations for humanitarian aid, reduced violence, and political dialogue, but Myanmar lawmakers have called for the plan to be reconsidered.

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Myanmar FM to meet ASEAN ministers in Bangkok on Sunday: Hanoi
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center41d ago

Myanmar FM to meet ASEAN ministers in Bangkok on Sunday: Hanoi

Myanmar's Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe will attend an informal ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Bangkok on Sunday, marking a potential step towards normalizing relations with the junta. This meeting, confirmed by Vietnam and a diplomatic source, represents a significant diplomatic opening for Myanmar following its 2021 coup and subsequent isolation from the bloc.

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Landslide kills eight at school for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
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center42d ago

Landslide kills eight at school for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Heavy rains in Bangladesh triggered a landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar on Wednesday, killing seven children and a teacher during a school class. This incident, which brings the total rain-related deaths this week to at least 15, highlights the precarious living conditions in the crowded camps situated on unstable hillsides.

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‘Nothing left except death’: Myanmar families grieve huge war toll
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center49d ago

‘Nothing left except death’: Myanmar families grieve huge war toll

Conflict-related fatalities in Myanmar have reached 100,114 since the 2021 military coup, according to ACLED's tally of media reports. Families in Magway Region are grieving the loss of young people, with some displaced civilians reporting indiscriminate killings by military forces during offensives, highlighting the devastating human cost of the ongoing civil war.

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Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months: UN report
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center58d ago

Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months: UN report

Myanmar's military was responsible for at least 702 civilian deaths, including 224 women and 153 children, between August 2023 and January 2024, with airstrikes accounting for 57 percent of the total, according to a UN report. The UN rights office called for the situation to be referred to the International Criminal Court and for an end to arms transfers to Myanmar, citing widespread human rights violations during the election period.

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China’s Xi says ‘firmly supports’ Myanmar in safeguarding sovereignty
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center65d ago

China’s Xi says ‘firmly supports’ Myanmar in safeguarding sovereignty

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday, pledging China's firm support for Myanmar's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Xi stated China backs Myanmar's new government in finding a development path that enjoys popular support and emphasized continued cooperation against telecom fraud and drug trafficking.

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Myanmar junta chief arrives in China to boost trade ties
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center66d ago

Myanmar junta chief arrives in China to boost trade ties

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in China on Monday for talks with leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang to deepen "comprehensive strategic cooperation" and boost trade ties. This visit marks the junta chief's second state visit abroad since the 2021 coup, highlighting China's role as a key supporter amid Myanmar's diplomatic isolation and ongoing internal conflict.

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China says holding Myanmar researcher suspected of spying
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center69d ago

China says holding Myanmar researcher suspected of spying

China announced Friday it is holding US citizen Min Zin, a political analyst for the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, on suspicion of espionage endangering national security. Min Zin, who researches Myanmar's political and conflict dynamics, was reportedly arrested on June 3 at Kunming airport, a location bordering Myanmar, according to sources familiar with the case.

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