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Mandalay PDF Seizes 11 Junta Bases in Major Offensive
Mandalay PDF and TNLA capture key junta bases in an eight-day offensive, marking a strategic victory in Myanmar.
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64th Anniversary of 7 July Student Uprising Quietly Honored in Myanmar
Myanmar quietly marks the 64th anniversary of the 7 July Student Uprising, reflecting on its significance in the nation's history amidst ongoing challenges.
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Ethnic Rebels in Myanmar Capture Airport, Marking a New Blow to the Military Government
Ethnic rebels in Myanmar have captured an airport, delivering a significant blow to the military government amidst ongoing conflicts.
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UN Expert Warns of Looming 'Genocidal Violence' in Myanmar
A UN expert warned on July 4 that Myanmar's Rakhine State is on the verge of a catastrophe that is uncannily similar to the circumstances leading up to the "genocidal violence" against the Rohingya minority eight years ago.
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Rangoon University Crackdown: A Dark Day in Myanmar's History
On July 7, 1962, General Ne Win's military regime violently suppressed student protests at Rangoon University’s Students’ Union building, leading to stricter campus regulations and the end of university self-administration.
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Border Tensions Rise as Boat with 31 Rohingya and 2 BGP Arrives on St. Martin Island
A boat carrying 31 Rohingya including 2 BGP of Myanmar entered St. Martin due to ongoing conflict between Arakan Army and Junta forces in Rakhine, Myanmar.
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Massive Earthquake 2,500 Years Ago Redirected Padma, Study Finds
A recent study reveals that an earthquake approximately 2,500 years ago might have significantly altered the course of the Padma River.
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Running out options: Myanmar Junta facing difficulties in Northern Shan
The ceasefire brokered by China in northern Shan State fell apart on June 25, following complaints from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) about repeated attacks by Myanmar regime troops.
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Thousands Trapped in Myanmar Flooding
Floods in northern Myanmar have left thousands stranded in their homes and cut off from electricity and phone services.
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Claims of Myanmar Military Using Banned Weapons Surface
The Kachin resistance fighters barely heard the propellers before Myanmar military drones released their payload in northern Kachin State late April.
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Japanese executive among 11 arrested in Myanmar for inflating rice prices
This Southeast Asian nation has faced significant instability since its military ousted the elected civilian government in February 2021, leading to mass protests and a broad-based armed resistance.
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Rohingyas Fear Landslides Amid Continuous Rainfall
While some Rohingyas have sought shelter in safer areas, many remain in perilous hillside locations with no alternative options. The refugee camps in Cox's Bazar house approximately 1.2 million Rohingyas.
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'Black Magic' performed on President Muizzu
The drama unfolded on June 23 when Shamnaz, along with the two other suspects, was taken into custody and remanded for seven days. According to Maldives-based Sun, Shamnaz, who was previously listed as a political appointee on the Environment Ministry's website, has now been moved to the list of former political appointees.
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Myanmar's Central Bank Refutes UN Allegations of Access to War Funds and Weapons
The bank's response criticized the UN report for allegedly harming civilian interests and straining Myanmar's international relations, according to a report by Reuters.
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Indian Group's Blockade Disrupts Key Trade Route to Conflict-Ridden Rakhine State
This blockade adds to the isolation of Rakhine, already experiencing shortages and price surges due to a junta-imposed blockade since the AA began its offensive in November.
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Myanmar Junta Still Accesses Weapons and Funds Abroad Despite Sanctions
UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, revealed in his report that the junta imported $253 million worth of weapons, dual-use technologies, manufacturing equipment, and other materials in the year up to March 2024. Sourced Photo
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WFP Warehouse Burned by Myanmar Junta
The warehouse contained 1,175 tonnes of food and supplies, enough to support 64,000 people for one month, according to the WFP.
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PM Shiekh Hasina seeks China’s support to resolve Rohingya crisis
During a meeting with Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, at her Parliament office, the Prime Minister expressed her deep concerns over the ongoing situation.
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US Diplomat's Meet with Myanmar Navy Hints a strategic shift
Kritenbrink arrived in Hanoi on June 21 for a publicized visit, shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam. Accompanying Kritenbrink were Peter Lohman, Director for Southeast Asia of the U.S. National Security Council, and Susan Stevenson, Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar.
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Rahul Gandhi appointed leader of opposition in Indian parliament
Congress party general secretary KC Venugopal announced Gandhi’s appointment, describing him as “a bold voice for the common people of India” who would ensure the government “is held firmly accountable at all times.” Venugopal conveyed this in a statement to reporters.