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Sources close to the People’s Defence Force (PDF) in the Tanintharyi Region capital Dawei Township told DVB that the Myanmar military has reinforced its positions in Dawei, Launglon and Thayetchaung townships after flood waters receded fully on Friday. A PDF member under National Unity Government (NUG) command in Dawei told DVB on the condition of [...] The post Myanmar military reinforces positions in flood-hit Tanintharyi Region appeared first on DVB .

At least eight civilians were killed and 13 others were injured during airstrikes carried out by the Myanmar Air Force on two separate internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Arakan State’s Ponnagyun Township on Oct. 4-5. The attacks come exactly one week after airstrikes on the “Indian Market” in nearby Kyauktaw Township killed 50 people. [...] The post Myanmar military airstrikes on displacement camps in Rakhine State kill eight appeared first on DVB .

Airstrikes intensify in Rakhine State since deadliest kills 50 At least one civilian was killed and two others were injured during seven separate airstrikes carried out by the Burma Air Force on an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Arakan State’s Ponnagyun Township on Monday. Ponnagyun, 20 miles (32 km) north of the state capital [...] The post Airstrikes intensify in Rakhine State since 50 killed; 1,500 Myanmar nationals return from Malaysia appeared first on DVB .

The latest deadly attacks come a week after at least 50 civilians were killed in the worst such incident since the current conflict in the state began nearly three years ago

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told parliament in the capital Putrajaya on Tuesday that approximately 10,000 Myanmar nationals have been repatriated from Malaysia since January. Prime Minister Anwar defended Putrajaya’s immigration enforcement posture while responding to parliamentary inquiries regarding the country’s policy toward asylum-seekers and refugees, particularly the stateless Rohingya population from Myanmar. He detailed [...] The post Malaysian Prime Minister says 10,000 Myanmar nationals repatriated since January appeared first on DVB .

The measure, which will reduce availability to 12 hours a day on a rotating basis, is expected to be in place until next year

The bodies of the men killed by regime and Pyu Saw Htee troops from Myaing Township in 2023 were recovered after being discovered by a mushroom forager

Over 1,000 employees at the Sunrise (Myanmar) Fashion Co. Ltd garment factory in Yangon’s Shwepyitha Township Thardukan Industrial Zone 4 are among the estimated 60,000 garment factory workers to be laid off this month. “The management and the workers are still negotiating for severance pay depending on how many years they worked for the company,” [...] The post Mass layoffs hit Yangon garment sector as foreign brands pull out and economic crisis deepens appeared first on DVB .

At least 30 members of the People’s Defence Force (PDF), as well as another 30 members of unnamed resistance forces, surrendered to the military in Sagaing Region’s Shwebo, Monywa and Chaung-U townships over the past two weeks. A source close to the PDF under National Unity Government (NUG) command told DVB that the 60 former [...] The post Surrenders and internal friction reported among resistance ranks in Sagaing Region appeared first on DVB .

At least 10,000 acres of farmland across Sagaing Region may soon be submerged after the regime administration discharged water from the Thaphan Seik Dam on Thursday, which they claim is to release excess water exceeding the dam’s capacity. Residents in Shwebo, Depayin, Khin-U, Myinmu and Wetlet townships accuse the regime of deliberately attempting to deprive [...] The post Thaphan Seik Dam discharged in Sagaing Region, threatening 10,000 acres of farmland appeared first on DVB .

In an exclusive interview with DVB following the announcement of the 13th Okinawa Peace Prize, Dr. Cynthia Maung, founder and director of the Mae Tao Clinic, reflected on the clinic’s recognition as the first non-Japanese recipient in the award’s history. Dr. Cynthia Maung emphasized that the award honors the collective struggle of the Myanmar people [...] The post Mae Tao Clinic highlights Thai-Myanmar border crisis after winning Okinawa Peace Prize appeared first on DVB .