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Sean Turnell, an Australian economist, former political prisoner, and economic policy advisor to Myanmar's ousted democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, joins us in the DVB Newsroom. #WhatshappeninginMyanmar youtu.be/i_k7BXPiN-0

The Nay Shwe Win garment factory announced that the 85 workers must return to work by May 18 or be regarded as having “voluntarily quit” from their jobs. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/dvb-document

An exhibition held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, titled “Unforgettable,” to confront the devastating human cost of aerial attacks in neighboring Burma. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/dvb-document

At least 122 individuals have been killed and 240 others have been injured in 219 aerial attacks since Min Aung Hlaing was inaugurated as Burma’s president by a pro-military parliament on April 10. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/dvb-documents-…

Police in China, the United States and ​United Arab Emirates arrested ‌276 telecom fraud suspects in a joint operation to ​crack down on scam ​gangs operating in Dubai, Chinese ⁠state broadcaster CCTV reported ​Sunday. Read more english.dvb.no/china-us-uae-p… #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

An exhibition held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, May 15-16 titled “Unforgettable,” brought together artists, activists, humanitarian workers, and the public to confront the devastating human cost of aerial attacks in neighboring Myanmar english.dvb.no/unforgettable-… #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

OP-ED | Myanmar’s generals are not reaching out to ASEAN and Washington because they are winning. They are doing so because they are under pressure and need a way to survive. Read more english.dvb.no/the-new-junta-… Stay up-to-date with the latest on #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Volunteers with the grassroots collective Food Not Bombs CNX gathered on May 10 to prepare and distribute free meals, clothing, and essential supplies to homeless residents, migrant workers, and low-income community members in Chiang Mai, Thailand youtu.be/6NpmWJDoFE4

Residents of Yangon Region told DVB that prices for basic commodities such as rice and drinking water have not fallen despite fuel prices declining for three consecutive weeks. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/embassy-event-

Burma Campaign UK welcomed news on Thursday that a planned “open dialogue” event for diplomats hosted by the Burma Embassy in London, England, had been cancelled. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/embassy-event-…

The PDF forces are considering how to use “guerilla warfare” tactics against regime forces during its ongoing counteroffensive, which has seen the control of seven towns return to military rule so far this year. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/a-tactical-cha…

Residents of northern Shan State’s Hsenwi Township told DVB that the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has been issuing household registration documents and identification cards since May 1. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/a-tactical-cha…

Burma’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, joined Buddhist monks who completed a “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C. at the U.N. headquarters. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/a-tactical-cha…

Sean Turnell, an Australian economist, former political prisoner, and economic policy advisor to Myanmar's ousted democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, joins us in the DVB Newsroom. #WhatshappeninginMyanmar #AungSanSuuKyi #ProofofLife youtu.be/i_k7BXPiN-0

Members of CDM are leaving TNLA controlled territory after the ethnic armed group sent a congratulatory message to Min Aung Hlaing. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/nug-criticizes

The NUG criticized the regime’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday after it accused the 10 other ASEAN member states of “excluding the Myanmar government” from the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, May 7-8. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/nug-criticizes…

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) warned of what it called a "lack of concrete action" on Myanmar by ASEAN following the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/nug-criticizes…

Sittwe residents are facing the regime's 90-day operation to inspect overnight guest lists, apparently meant to root out individuals sharing information with independent Burmese media outlets or the Arakan Army. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar english.dvb.no/rakhine-state-…

Commander-in-Chief Ye Win Oo announced that the regime is arranging employment for conscripts, who’ve completed their mandatory two years of military service. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/counteroffensi…

Over 5,000 civilians living in 10 villages located in Mandalay Region’s Myingyan Township have fled their homes. Read more in today's Daily Briefing: english.dvb.no/counteroffensi…