China sentences three gang members to death over Myanmar scam centres
Three people were sentenced to death for operating scam centres in Myanmar.
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Three people were sentenced to death for operating scam centres in Myanmar.
Malaysia says Myanmar has accepted 10,493 nationals for return and that repatriations will be voluntary, safe and dignified. During Min Aung Hlaing’s Kuala Lumpur visit, Anwar Ibrahim pledged to support Myanmar’s reintegration into ASEAN despite the continuing civil war.
The first group of returnees numbers 1,476 people.
People killed in the air strike
Thailand began issuing work permits to Myanmar refugees in October 2025, allowing them to work outside refugee camps. The program aims to address aid cuts and labor shortages but has faced complaints about contracts, pay, deductions and working conditions.
Myanmar refugees who entered Thailand's labor force under the program
A BBC investigation reports that young people in Hpa-An and elsewhere in Myanmar are allegedly being detained, extorted or abducted to meet military recruitment quotas. Authorities and intermediaries are accused of selling or transferring recruits to military units.
AllegedThe Myanmar junta has conscripted an estimated 100,000 young recruits since early 2024.
A UNDP report says more than 37 million people in Myanmar are experiencing overlapping crises linked to poverty, conflict, economic instability and disasters. It identifies major deprivation in health, living standards and access to essential services.
People in Myanmar experiencing overlapping crises