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Airstrikes on Myanmar village feared to have killed 100

A witness and independent media say airstrikes by Myanmar’s military have killed as many as 100 people, including many children, who were attending a ceremony held by opponents of army rule

The Independent UK

Airstrikes by Burmese military kill dozens at anti-junta event

Attack targeted opening ceremony for office set up by military’s opponents in Sagaing region of Myanmar

The Guardian - UK

Mizoram: Police seizes Rs 5.5 cr heroine; Myanmar national apprehended

Police seized 1.117 kilograms of heroin worth over Rs 5 crore in Champhai district early Tuesday morning, informed officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Myanmar junta air strike kills at least 50

At least 50 people were reported killed in central Myanmar after the army launched an attack on an event being held by opponents of military rule.

Bangkok Post

At least 40 killed in Myanmar military air attacks

Air raids by fighter jets and attack helicopters hit the Sagaing area, which is known for opposition to military rule.

Al Jazeera

At least 50 killed as Myanmar military attacks rebel gathering, say media and militias

At least 50 people were killed in central Myanmar on Tuesday in an air strike by the military on an event attended by opponents to its rule, according to media and members of a local resistance movement.

Reuters

Woman, young son beaten to death in Lamphun

A Myanmar woman and her 8-year-old son were found beaten to death in a rented room in Muang district of northern Lamphun province and police view her missing husband as the prime suspect.

Bangkok Post

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Hazy on the details

The meeting last week among the leaders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos to address the issue of haze and air pollution is a welcome development. However, it is unlikely the virtual meeting, which the prime minister hosted at Government House, will lead to any immediate or effective solutions.

Bangkok Post

Refugees 'voluntarily' go home

TAK: Some 1,000 Myanmar refugees have voluntarily returned to their home country after clashes between ethnic groups and the Myanmar military eased, Surapol Wongsukphisarn, Tak's deputy governor, said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Alliance sought to combat haze

Thailand, Myanmar and Laos are seeking to join forces to combat the transboundary haze pollution choking the region.

Bangkok Post

Thousands flee into Thailand amid renewed Myanmar fighting

Unrest has deepened in Myanmar since the military seized power from the elected government in February 2021.

Al Jazeera

5,000 cross border to Tak after clashes

Over 5,000 Myanmar people have crossed the border to seek refuge in Tak province's Mae Sot and Mae Ramat districts after clashes between ethnic groups and the Myanmar military continued for a second day.

Bangkok Post

Fighting in Myanmar sends thousands fleeing to Thailand

Thai media and officials say more than 5,000 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand in recent days as fighting between Myanmar’s army and armed resistance groups has intensified in the border area

The Independent UK

India move up five places to 101 in latest FIFA rankings

NEW DELHI: Riding on the wins over Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan, the Indian men's football team gained five places to be at 101st spot in the latest FIFA rankings on Thursday.

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Residents flee fighting in Myanmar

TAK: More than 1,000 people fled across the border into Tak's Mae Sot and Mae Ramat districts on Thursday as fighting continued nearby between Myanmar government troops and Karen fighters.

Reuters

Thousands flee into Thailand after fighting between Myanmar military, rebels

Fierce fighting between the Myanmar military and armed ethnic rebels has forced about 5,000 people to flee across the country's border into Thailand this week, officials and media said on Thursday.

ABC News

Wanted, cancer-stricken, and forced into hiding — inside Steve's desperate exit from Myanmar

Steve Tickner was hunted by Myanmar's military regime. After a year in hiding, he escaped with the help of the Australian embassy and an underground network of dissidents who hatched a plan to smuggle him out of the country.

Bangkok Post

Neighbours urged to tackle haze crisis

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is attempting to accelerate regional efforts to contain transboundary haze pollution, which is affecting upper Thailand badly, ministry spokeswoman Kanchana Patarachoke said on Saturday.

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Rohingya refugees risk their lives on boats as chances of resettlement visas in third nations like Australia diminish

Since July 2012 fewer than 60 visas have been granted to Rohingya refugees wanting to migrate to Australia.

Reuters

Children among 8 killed in Myanmar military air strike - rights group, media

At least eight civilians including children were killed in an air strike on a village in northwest Myanmar, according to a human rights group, ethnic minority rebels and media, the latest violence as the ruling military battles to consolidate power.

Reuters

Myanmar economy to remain "severely diminished" amid conflict -World Bank

Myanmar's economic growth remains "severely diminished" and GDP is expected to increase just 3% in the fiscal year to September, the World Bank said on Friday, as the country remains embroiled in conflict two years after the military seized power in a coup.

The Guardian - UK

US, UK, Japan and Australia condemn Myanmar for banning 40 political parties

Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy among those abolished by military regime

Al Jazeera

US, UK, Japan, Australia denounce dissolution of Myanmar’s NLD

Myanmar’s military rulers disbanded Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD party ahead of new elections and to cement their power.

Reuters

U.S. condemns Myanmar's decision to abolish 40 political parties

The United States on Wednesday condemned the decision by Myanmar's ruling junta to abolish 40 political parties, including the former ruling party National League for Democracy.

Reuters

Why is Myanmar's military holding an election?

Myanmar's ruling military is forging ahead with plans to hold an election, despite conflict raging across the country in the wake of a coup two years ago and major parties unable or unwilling to take part.

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