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An explosion in central Sittwe killed at least two people amid intensifying fighting for the Rakhine State capital, with conflicting accounts of who is responsible

Myanmar’s detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday was allowed her first telephone call in more than five years with her son, Kim Aris, who announced the occasion in a post on social media. Aung San Suu Kyi has been in detention since a February 2021 army takeover ousted her elected government. She is [...] The post Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi allowed first call with her son in 5 years appeared first on DVB .

Myanmar jailers allows Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, shared on Thursday that he had spoken to his 81-year-old mother for the first time since she was detained during the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, but he did not disclose when the [...] The post Myanmar jailers allow Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son; 400 returnees from Malaysia still in custody appeared first on DVB .

Kim Aris welcomes the conversation with his detained mother, but urges continued pressure to secure her freedom

Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, shared on Thursday that he had spoken to his 81-year-old mother for the first time since she was first detained during the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, but did not disclose when the conversation took place or elaborate on what they discussed during the [...] The post Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time since 2021 Myanmar military coup appeared first on DVB .

A few days after the monsoon rains subside, Inle Lake, nestled among picturesque mountains, becomes the setting for one of Myanmar’s most important Buddhist festivals as sacred golden images glide across the water. The 18-day Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is an annual celebration on the country’s second-largest freshwater lake in the southern part of [...] The post Photos show festival on Myanmar’s Inle Lake after the end of monsoon appeared first on DVB .

Forced into exile, Moe Gyi, the founder of the Moe Myittar Charity Association remains committed to helping others in any way he can

In this six-part series: Myanmar’s Nuclear Ambitions – Episode 2 examines the potential applications of nuclear technology beyond electricity generation and the role of the agreement between Myanmar and Russia in implementing these capabilities. Developing necessary foundations for a nuclear program includes training specialists, establishing sector regulations, and building institutions for safety oversight. Russia can [...] The post Myanmar’s Nuclear Ambitions – Episode 2 appeared first on DVB .

The regime has been bombing Rakhine State townships almost daily for months in its attempt to fend off the AA, leaving civilians reeling in fear

A regime gyrocopter attack killed six women, including a mother and her three daughters, in Sagaing Region’s Budalin Township early this week

Pyae Son, 26, began his work as the first-ever foreign national bus driver in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, saying that he will prioritize his passengers’ safety overall. “I’ll guarantee safe and joy rides for the passengers and try my best to set a good example,” Pyae Son told DVB, adding that he arrived in Japan in [...] The post Meet the first foreign bus driver in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture appeared first on DVB .

Advocacy group Burma Campaign UK issued a strong condemnation of the British government, accusing London of executing a quiet policy shift toward normalizing relations with Myanmar’s military regime while abandoning its commitment to sanctioning Naypyidaw. The advocacy organization called on the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to immediately halt ministerial engagement and return to [...] The post UK facing backlash over 2-year sanctions pause and diplomatic outreach to Myanmar appeared first on DVB .

Napas Thein for ISP-Myanmar Ultimately, the significance of Singapore’s chairmanship will depend not only on what benchmarks ASEAN can develop, but also on whether it can create enduring institutions that help people in Myanmar beyond its chairmanship. For Myanmar’s resistance actors, the priority is to ensure that their perspectives become embedded in how ASEAN measures [...] The post What should Myanmar expect from Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship? appeared first on DVB .

Zsombor Peter for DW A year ago, Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally. Refugees and rights groups welcome the move but say the program’s first year has exposed significant shortcomings. At a glance, Ray Boe doesn’t stand out from the tens of thousands of other foreign workers toiling at countless [...] The post Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand’s work program appeared first on DVB .