Fr. Donald Martin Ye Naing Win was killed by a rogue village defense force in a resistance-controlled part of Sagaing on Valentine’s Day.
The regime attacked Argentina’s court system in its response to warrants issued for Myanmar military and ex-civilian officials in relation to a Rohingya genocide case.
Karen State’s Border Guard Force said the deportations would be carried out in groups of 500 per day.
Also this week, the regime signaled further election delays, and lost more territory amid reports of a growing crisis in the ranks.
An informal suspension has been imposed on agencies in Myanmar arranging work permits in Thailand.
The Kann Parr Ni base defended territory held by pro-junta militias and is seen as a gateway to northern Gangaw Township in Magwe Region.
China and India have been approached for help with solar power projects, the electricity minister says, as the country’s chronic electricity shortages worsen.
Many of the 261 foreigners released from Khyauk Khet scam centers showed signs of torture, which they say was carried out by soldiers of the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army.
The Lawyers Council of Thailand will investigate an NGO’s claims that Aung Ko Ko was tortured to death by Thai soldiers in Mae Sot across the border from Myawaddy.
Fleeing residents said the junta is committing war crimes in Monywa, Chaung-U and Salingyi, deliberately attacking civilian targets including a displaced persons camp.
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