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Young Burmese flee to neighbouring Thailand to avoid conscription

Myanmar's military junta, which took power in a coup in February 2021, is increasingly facing armed resistance. Last October, an alliance of ethnic rebel groups and pro-democracy activists launched a major offensive across the country. In response, the junta recently announced mandatory conscription for all men aged 18 to 35…

France 24 · May 23, 2024

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Other lives: Lecturer in the Burmese language who taught British diplomats and was involved in charity work with Aung San Suu Kyi

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024

Singapore Airlines Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence, One Passenger Dead

Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight faced turbulence over Myanmar, resulting in injuries and one fatality. Investigations ongoing.

Singapore Airlines Flight Encounters Turbulence Over Myanmar, Resulting In Injuries

Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 faced extreme turbulence over Myanmar, resulting in injuries and a fatality.

‘Nowhere to go’: Rohingya face arson attacks in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Rohingya, targeted by the military in 2017, are caught in middle as Arakan Army and military battle in country’s west.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2024

Arakan Army Claims Seizing Town Near Bangladesh Border

Arakan Army seizes control of Buthidaung, escalating conflict in Myanmar with Rohingya caught in the crossfire. Calls for investigation and protection of v...

As ethnic armed group claims to have captured a town in western Myanmar, Muslim Rohingyas flee again

A powerful ethnic armed group fighting Myanmar’s military government in the country’s western state of Rakhine is claiming to have seized a town near the Bangladesh border, marking the latest victory for foes of the country’s military government

The Independent UK · May 18, 2024

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Rallies held in Manipur, Mizoram against fencing of Indo-Myanmar border

Kuki Zo tribal community protests government's decision to cancel Free Movement Regime with Myanmar and border fencing.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Western volunteers join the battle against Myanmar’s military regime

Travelling independently to Southeast Asia, they say they were inspired by the bravery of the anti-coup fighters.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024

Rallies held in Mizoram to protest Centre's decision to fence India-Myanmar border

Zoro organises peaceful rallies in Mizoram to reunify Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi tribes, protesting India-Myanmar border fencing and FMR withdrawal.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

Indian forces helping Kuki militants to wage war against Meitei groups in Myanmar: NSCN

NSCN accuses Indian security forces of aiding Kuki militants in Myanmar, sparking ethnic violence in Manipur.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

China-Myanmar module of NSCN-IM helped banned outfits in Manipur: NIA

NIA chargesheet reveals China-Myanmar module supporting banned outfits to destabilize Manipur, targeting rival communities with violence and arms.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Rohingya being forcibly conscripted in battle between Myanmar and rebels

Myanmar military has conscripted 1,000 Rohingya men and boys since February, with fears some are being used as human shields, according to NGOs

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024

Myanmar Military Accused Of Massacre In Sagaing Region

Learn about the brutal massacre in Let Htoke Taw village, Myanmar, where over 30 civilians lost their lives in an attack by soldiers, highlighting the ongo...

5,457 ‘illegal’ migrants found in Manipur’s Kamjong district: Biren Singh

Manipur CM Biren Singh says his government had detected 5,457 illegal immigrants in Kamjong district as of May 7, out of which biometric data of 5,173 have been collected.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024

‘Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict

United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified.

Myanmar Conflict: Junta And Rebels Face Critical Moment

The conflict in Myanmar escalates as the military junta and rebel groups prepare for a decisive battle, raising humanitarian concerns.

India Deports First Group Of Myanmar Refugees Amid Ongoing Tensions

India deports Myanmar refugees amidst ongoing conflict, plans to tighten border security.

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International Business Times · May 3, 2024

'Fuel For Water': Heatwave Piles Misery On Myanmar Displaced

Zay Yar Tun fills his truck with water for delivery to refugees in the parched hills of war-ravaged eastern Myanmar, where a heatwave is adding to the misery of life in displacement camps.

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Manipur violence | A year on, number of FIRs brought down from 11,000 to 3,000

The number of cases had shot up due to overlap, several duplicate FIRs for the same incident and thousands of Zero FIRs.

France 24 · May 2, 2024

One Rohingya refugee's tale of survival: The story of Noor Azizah

A Rohingya refugee who fled Myanmar as a child with her family has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how heartbreaking it is to see what has happened to her people since. She and her siblings have all made successful careers for themselves outside of Myanmar, but she spoke to us…

International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024

Schools Closed, Warnings Issued As Asia Swelters In Extreme Heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

France 24 · Apr 28, 2024

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

The Myanmar 'Water Brothers' Salvaging Shipwrecks On The Tide

Diving into the darkness of the Yangon River, Than Nyunt starts another murky sortie in his months-long mission to salvage a sunken ship using the power of the moon.

France 24 · Apr 24, 2024

Amnesty calls for 'unfettered access' to Gaza for human rights investigators

Amnesty International is accusing Israel of a flagrant disregard for international law during its offensive in Gaza. The organisation's annual report says the situation is being compounded by the failures of Israel's allies to stop the indescribable civilian bloodshed being seen in the Palestinian enclave. It is one of the…

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