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UN-appointed expert says better sanctions on Myanmar needed

A United Nations-appointed human rights expert is calling for governments and companies to coordinate efforts to cut off the military-led government of Myanmar from its sources of revenue and weapons, saying life in the Southeastern Asian nation has become a “living hell” for many since the generals seized power last…

The Independent UK

Panneerselvam writes to Prime Minister to secure release of Indians held captive in Myanmar

‘About 300 Indians held hostages are inflicted with electric shocks as punishment for refusing to indulge in illegal jobs’

The Hindu

Stalin writes to PM Modi to immediately secure release of Indians in captivity in Myanmar

The Chief Minister said the Tamil Nadu government has received information that nearly 300 Indians, including 50 Tamils were stuck in Myanmar facing severe hardships

The Hindu

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Myanmar military-linked tycoon arrested for drug trafficking

Authorities said on Wednesday they had detained a Myanmar tycoon suspected of drug trafficking, who three sources said was linked to the upper echelons of Myanmar's ruling military junta.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian dad pleads help for scam victims after son died

The parents of a Malaysian man who died after falling prey to a human trafficking scheme have appealed to the government to rescue other scam victims trapped in Myanmar and Cambodia

The Independent UK

Job seekers from Myanmar arrested in Kanchanaburi

KANCHANABURI: Thirty-four job seekers from Myanmar were arrested after illegally crossing the border into Muang district in the early hours of Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Thailand arrests Myanmar military-linked businessman suspected of drug trafficking

Thai authorities said on Wednesday they had detained a Myanmar tycoon suspected of drug trafficking, who three sources said was linked to the upper echelons of Myanmar's ruling military junta.

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Vaiko asks Centre to secure release of abducted Indians in Myanmar

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Controversial drone deal approved by Peter Dutton being 'carefully' examined

A decision by former defence minister Peter Dutton to approve a purchase of drones also used by Russia and China will be "carefully" reviewed by the Albanese government, which has flagged it could eventually be scrapped.

ABC News

Myanmar: What Can Indonesia Do as ASEAN Chair To Help End Overshadowed Conflict?

Indonesia, whose authoritarian leader stepped down from power in 1998, offers Myanmar an example of military reform.

The News Lens

Myanmar's military gov't denies deadly air attack on school

Myanmar’s military-ruled government has denied reports it carried out an air attack on a school that killed at least seven children, accusing the media of distorting the truth

The Independent UK

Major General VK Nambiar, Mizoram governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati discuss situation across Indo-Myanmar border

Major General VK Nambiar, YSM, SM Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) today interacted with the Governor of Mizoram Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at the Raj Bhavan. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Family of stranded youth in Myanmar plead for his safe return

The youth had reportedly spoken about his predicament to a family member and had pleaded for intervention by the Indian Government for his rescue from Myanmar

The Hindu

Myanmar military threatens jail for online 'likes' for opponents

Myanmar's ruling junta on Tuesday warned the public against showing moral support for a "terrorist" resistance movement, threatening jail terms of up to 10 years just for liking or sharing its content on social media.

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Myanmar discussing with Russia use of Mir card for payments

Myanmar is discussing with burgeoning ally Russia the use of its Mir bank card for payments, the junta spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the military-ruled country reels from a currency crisis and the impact of Western sanctions.

Bangkok Post

11 schoolchildren killed in Myanmar air strike: Unicef

YANGON: At least 11 schoolchildren died in an air strike and firing on a Myanmar village, the UN children's agency said, an attack the country's junta said targeted rebels hiding in the area.

Al Jazeera

Call for action on Myanmar as at least 11 killed in school attack

At least 11 children killed in military raid, as UN, ASEAN consider tougher measures to deal with post-coup crisis.

Reuters

As U.N. mulls Myanmar action, Malaysia pushes ASEAN to review peace plan

Southeast Asian nations must decide if they are going to push ahead with a so-far failed five-point peace plan for Myanmar or "decide what's next" before their leaders meet in November, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Monday.

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The Independent UK

Witnesses: Myanmar air attack kills 13, including 7 children

A school administrator says government helicopters have attacked a school and village in Myanmar, killing at least 13 people including seven children

ABC News

Six children killed in army air strike on school in Myanmar's Sagaing region, local media reports say

Some children were killed on the spot by the helicopter attack, while others died after troops entered the village, local media reports say.

Reuters

Myanmar army helicopters fire on school, killing six

At least 13 people including seven children were killed when army helicopters shot at a school in Myanmar, media reports and residents said, as the military said it opened fire because rebels were using the building to attack its forces.

The Times of India

Myanmar refugees cannot buy land or build houses without govt nod: Mizoram

AIZAWL: Myanmar refugees taking shelter in Mizoram following the military coup there in February last year will not be allowed to purchase land or building here without the permission of the state government.

The Guardian - UK

The 2021 Myanmar coup explained in 30 seconds

Country’s military has deployed brutal violence to crush dissent since taking power in a 2021 coup but resistance is growing

The Hindu

Rise in smuggling activities in Mizoram due to Myanmar crisis: Officials

During the January-May period of the current year, 19.81 kg of heroin has been seized and 374 people have been arrested for allegedly possessing the contraband.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden en Route to London to Attend Funeral of Elizabeth II

US President Joe Biden on Saturday headed to London to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The state funeral, the first in Britain since the death of Winston Churchill in 1965, will take place Monday at Westminster Abbey in London at 11:00 am (1000 GMT). Biden will be among…

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