As Myanmar’s war drags on, junta soldiers seek their fortunes on the frontlines

Most would regard a soldier’s life on the frontlines of a vicious conflict as one of hardship, scarcity, and constant life-threatening danger. For some in Myanmar’s military, however, it is also a way to make some easy money. While top generals and other …

JFM strongly supports the Canadian, EU, and UK sanctions imposed on Myanmar junta and its associates

Mizzima Justice For Myanmar issued a statement on 29 October, welcoming the latest round of sanctions on the illegal Myanmar junta and its cronies. The sanctions are coordinated between Canada, the EU and UK.   The statement reads as follows. Since the …

WFP calls attention to alarming levels of food insecurity in Myanmar

Mizzima The World Food Programme (WFP released a statement on 31 October announcing an increase in funding by the European Union (EU) to address alarming levels of food insecurity in Myanmar. The WFP statement reads as follows. The European Union (EU) has …

Myanmar plans to send workers to Laos under MOU

Mizzima It is learned from the Myanmar Overseas Employment Agencies that the Myanmar junta plans to send workers to Laos under an MOU after signing an agreement with Laos for cooperation in labour affairs. One agency said that they charged one million Kyat …

NUG urges China to reconsider hosting Myanmar junta leader amid rising concerns

Mizzima U Kyaw Zaw, spokesperson for Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) in exile, has urged the Chinese government to reconsider its reported decision to host Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, head of Myanmar’s military junta. According to U Kyaw Zaw, …

Thailand urged to rescue over 100 human trafficking victims trapped in Myanmar

Caption: Casinos in Myawady seen from the Mae Sot side of Thailand Mizzima On 24 October, Krittiya J., a coordinator for the Civil Society Network for Victim Assistance in Human Trafficking, submitted an urgent letter to Thailand’s Prime Minister …

Former minister granted amnesty by Myanmar junta amid severe health condition 

Mizzima Former Minister of Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing, previously held at Mandalay Central Prison, received an amnesty order from the junta on the night of 28 October. The 74-year-old was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Mandalay …

China strongly condemns explosion attack on Consulate-General in Mandalay, Myanmar: FM

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian Photo: VCG China expressed deep shock at an attack at its Consulate-General in Mandalay, Myanmar, and strongly condemned the act, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press …

Briefing: UN states that ‘brutality’ of crimes has increased & Special Envoy on Myanmar visits Naypyidaw

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Nov. 1, 2024. In this week’s briefing: UN states that ‘brutality’ of crimes in Myanmar is increasing; Special Envoy on Myanmar visits Naypyidaw; Economist expects more inflation due to China border closures; One year on …

Myanmar migrant school shares love of learning in Thailand