Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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EU condemns Myanmar’s ‘politically motivated’ Suu Kyi sentence

Posted: 27 Apr 2022 10:30 PM PDT

The bloc spokesperson said the jail sentence by Myanmar junta court was another major setback for democracy since the coup.

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Kayah Villages Targeted With Junta Landmines

Posted: 27 Apr 2022 06:39 AM PDT

Regime troops are increasingly using mines to terrorize civilians in the strategically important state.  

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Interest in Regime’s Planned Election Reveals China and India’s Disguised Support for Myanmar Junta

Posted: 27 Apr 2022 04:39 AM PDT

Ambassadors of the two Asian giants met with head of regime's electoral body to discuss junta's planned 2023 poll that has been widely rejected in Myanmar.

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Myanmar’s Covid Crisis Needs Thai Cooperation for Cross-Border Vaccine Aid 

Posted: 27 Apr 2022 03:15 AM PDT

The COVID-19 surge in Myanmar poses a super-spreader threat and without cross-border vaccination, Thailand could be at risk.

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Around 300 Karen Troops Defect From Splinter Group to Fight Myanmar Regime

Posted: 27 Apr 2022 02:36 AM PDT

The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army left to join the Karen National Defense Organization's fight against the military regime.

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Myanmar Regime Charges Top Tycoon With Corruption

Posted: 27 Apr 2022 02:03 AM PDT

Many suspect U Chit Khine's arrest is due to his close ties with ousted leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD.

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Military Tensions Grow in Southern Myanmar as Regime Forces Clash With Resistance Fighters

Posted: 26 Apr 2022 11:50 PM PDT

Villagers have been forced to flee in Tanintharyi Region after junta troops responded to an attack on a police station with artillery strikes.

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Myanmar junta court convicts Suu Kyi of corruption: source

Posted: 26 Apr 2022 10:18 PM PDT

The 76-year-old who had already been jailed to six years for other charges was sentenced five more years for corruption on Wednesday.

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Regime Soldiers Torch Nine Villages and Kill Monk in Upper Myanmar

Posted: 26 Apr 2022 03:37 AM PDT

At least 30,000 people have been displaced in two townships in Sagaing Region this month, as junta forces burn villages after suffering heavy casualties.

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Myanmar Junta Closes Another Thai Border Gate After Resistance Attack

Posted: 26 Apr 2022 01:41 AM PDT

Trade with Thailand has been restricted since the closure of the Myawaddy border. 

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Myanmar Junta Chief’s Real Estate up for Sale 

Posted: 26 Apr 2022 01:35 AM PDT

Min Aung Hlaing's two Yangon properties are among the regime-owned and confiscated real estate that the NUG will put on sale soon.

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