The National Unity Government (NUG), the Karen National Union (KNU), the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) and the Chin National Front (CNF) released a joint statement on how both ASEAN and the UN are mismanaging the delivery of humanitarian aid by relying on the Burmese military regime. The communities in need of help, are those that are being attacked, killed and burned by the military on a daily basis and there are reports of the military actively blocking aid to people in need. Meanwhile ethnic organizations and the NUG have been largely ignored by ASEAN and the UN, despite having control of large areas of the country.
POLITICS, ECONOMY AND OTHER NEWS
• According to the Assistance Association for Myanmar-based Independent Journalists, the Burmese military rammed a private vehicle into anti-coup protesters in Yangon. At least 2 protesters have been detained (Source: The irrawaddy)
• Myanmar Labor News reports that workers at the Tianjin Fashion Milestone Garment are being forced to work 11 hours a day, including the weekends, without pay. Those who refuse are subject of discrimination.
• The Irrawaddy reports that at least 86 civilians have been sentenced to death since the February 2021 military coup. During this time span, according to AAPP Burma, 13,894 people have been arrested and 1874 have been killed by the military
• Yangon’s former chief minister, Phyo Min Thein, avoided prosecution because he testified against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. (Source: The Irrawaddy)
• Locals report that the military regime used a cluster bomb in Kalay, Sagaing region. Cluster bombs have been banned internationally. There have been reports of their use in Karen State earlier in April.
• The short film “Stateless” was published on Youtube today. Directed by Na Gyi and starring Daung and Paing Phyo Thu who are all wanted by the Burmese military regime, the movie is available on Pa Day Thar Pin YouTube channel and raises funds for the anti-coup movement
• According to Fortify Rights, Bangladesh authorities have been regularly beating Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar.
• India may not invite the Burmese military foreign minister at the India-ASEAN foreign ministers summit. India has been criticized for its de-fact recognition of the military junta in previous months.
• The National Unity Government (NUG) Acting President Duwa Lashi La visited Resistance fighters of the Peopl’s Defence Force (PDF) in the frontlines.
• As the new school year is approaching, Mizzima reports that private schools are seeing an increasing number of students registering to their programs. Following the 2021 military coup, the majority of students refused to attend public schools, to protest against the military regime. Meanwhile the National Unity Government (NUG) announced the launch of its own new education system and is preparing to accept registrations.
• A Wa delegation arrived in Naypyidaw for “peace” talks with the Burmese military regime. The Wa army organization has strong ties with China, and controls a de-facto independent State in Myanmar. Most EAOs refused to participate in peace talks with the regime
SAGAING
• Tangse: regime troops set Kyun Taw Kone and Aung Chan Thar villages on fire, forcing residents to flee
• Ayadaw: the Burmese military burned several houses in Thitcho village
SHAN STATE
• Namtu: the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) destroyed products of military-owned companies, and warned businesses not to sell them
MAGWAY
• Gangaw: the Burmese military regains control of the Myittha dam near Pyin Thar village, forcing Resistance fighters to retreat
ARAKAN (RAKHINE) STATE
• Buthidaung: a large fire destroyed nearly 20 shops at the Nyaung Chaung Market. The reasons for the fire are unknown
• Locals report that the Burmese military is occupying religious buildings such as monasteries and mosques in Buthidaung, Kyauktaw, Mrauk-U and Minbya townships
• Kyauktaw: locals report gunshots near Mahamuni pagoda
BANGLADESH
• Cox’s Bazar: according to Fortify Rights, Bangladesh authorities have been regularly beating Rohingya refugees
COVID DAILY (as reported by the military-controlled Ministry of Health. Real figures are believed to be higher than officially reported)
• 11 new cases and 0 new deaths
AAPP Burma daily update (arrests and killings connected to the attempted military coup only, does not include events related to armed conflict). Since February 1st:
• 1,874 killed (+8)
• 13,894 total arrests (+16)
• 1,979 evading warrant (+0)
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