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The bombing of the monastery compound during Buddhist Lent killed two displaced people and forced other IDPs to seek shelter elsewhere

At least two civilians were killed and nine others were injured in a series of Myanmar Air Force strikes on three Buddhist monasteries across Sagaing Region’s Shwebo, Chaung-U, and Monywa townships from Oct. 7-11. The targeted locations in Chaung-U and Shwebo—situated 16 to 58 miles (25 to 93 km) southeast and northeast of the regional [...] The post Myanmar Air Force targets monasteries in Sagaing Region, killing civilians and destroying historic sites appeared first on DVB .

At least one fisherman has gone missing after being beaten and thrown into the water following the seizure and sinking of his boat

Serenity Counselling and Mental Health Services launched a bilingual smartphone application called “Shin Than [Survive]” on Oct. 11, at Chiang Mai University, aiming to promote emotional well-being and provide suicide prevention resources tailored for Myanmar speakers. “The Shin Than app doesn’t just offer ways to prevent suicide; it also includes daily self-care techniques, calming exercises [...] The post New Myanmar-language app to boost mental health and suicide prevention appeared first on DVB .

Fighting between regime forces and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) broke out along the 47-mile (75 km) Momeik-Twinnge road on Oct. 8-9. Momeik Township is located 170 miles (273 km) west of the regional capital Lashio, and 185 miles (297 km) south of the KIA headquarters in Laiza. Twinnge is a village located in Mandalay [...] The post Fighting erupts in northern Shan State as military pushes into southern Kachin State appeared first on DVB .

Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed reaffirmed Dhaka’s commitment to the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingya, during a seminar hosted by the Foundation for Strategic and Development Studies in the capital Dhaka on Oct. 11. Addressing an audience of foreign diplomats, international representatives, and defense experts, Ahmed emphasized that unilateral action [...] The post Bangladesh reaffirms push for voluntary Rohingya repatriation amid conflict in Rakhine State appeared first on DVB .

Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the U.N. Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), concluded a six-day official visit to Bangladesh on Oct. 12, warning that ongoing violence and the deliberate targeting of civilians in Arakan State prevent Rohingya refugees from safely returning home. During his visit, Koumjian conducted high-level meetings in Dhaka with Bangladeshi government officials—including [...] The post IIMM warns violence against civilians in Rakhine State prevents safe Rohingya repatriation appeared first on DVB .

The sentences were handed down to three members of the “Wei family criminal gang,” including its leader, Wei Huairen

Experts have labeled the Malaysian PM’s backtrack on refugee support an as “election ploy” to shore up support among the country’s Malay majority

Guest contributor James Shwe Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a prominent Thai political scientist at Chulalongkorn University, has published a candid assessment in the Bangkok Post. He argues that Myanmar’s resistance has lost ground politically and diplomatically, though not militarily, and he attributes this to what he calls an “insurgency-industrial complex”: an ecosystem of exiles, donors, rights [...] The post Slowing normalization creep in Myanmar: Discipline over drama appeared first on DVB .

Bo Kyi, the joint secretary and co-founder of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), has dedicated over two decades to advocating for human rights and documenting abuses against political detainees in Myanmar. Recently named a recipient of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award—often recognized as Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize—Bo Kyi opened up to [...] The post Winner of ‘Asia’s Nobel’ Prize Bo Kyi speaks out for Myanmar’s political prisoners appeared first on DVB .

Nepalese military rescuers on Monday reached villages hit by a flash flood the previous day, delivering aid and evacuating residents and tourists. At least five people are missing in an area popular with hikers and tourists Helicopters and soldiers brought food and other relief supplies to communities along the Budhi Gandaki River in north-central Nepal. [...] The post Nepal rescuers reach flood-hit villages as at least 5 people reported missing appeared first on DVB .

Residents along the Budhi Gandaki River in north central Nepal evacuated on Sunday as flash flooding destroyed homes and other structures in the area. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority evacuated villagers and warned others to move to safer areas while remaining on alert until late Sunday. The agency said at least five [...] The post Villages evacuated as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki River hits northern Nepal appeared first on DVB .

Myanmar activists receive Forum 2000 International Award The General Strike Coordination Body, a coalition of anti-2021 military coup strike committees and civil society organizations in Burma, was honored with the 6th Forum 2000 International Award for Courage and Responsibility alongside prominent pro-democracy activists Tayzar San, Nan Lin and Htet Myat Aung, at the 30th Forum [...] The post Myanmar activists receive Forum 2000 International Award; UN Ambassador sits down with DVB appeared first on DVB .