April 1
Yangon-based freelance journalist Ko Soe Yazar Tun, who had been arrested and imprisoned twice by the military council after the coup, has finally been released, according to his family.
Source: DVB
April 2
The regime announced a temporary ceasefire to speed up relief and reconstruction efforts following last week’s devastating earthquake. The statement said the deal would be in effect from 2 April to 22 April.
Source: BBC
The military council’s spokesman, Zaw Min Htun, admitted that a Red Cross convoy leaving China to carry out relief work following the powerful earthquake was fired upon. The attack occurred around 9:30 p.m. on April 1, near Ummati village, about 9 miles from Naung Cho town in northern Shan State, along the Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin-Lashio road.
Source: Myanmar Now
Some ethnic armed groups had planned to hold Thingyan celebrations in the areas they controlled, but the devastating earthquake forced them to cancel their plans. The Kokang MNDAA was the first to announce the cancellation on March 29, out of sympathy for those affected by the earthquake. Its ally, the TNLA, followed suit two days later.
Source: Myanmar Now
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would impose a 44 percent tariff on Myanmar’s exports, further damaging Myanmar’s export sector and garment industry, as explained by economist Professor Sean Turnell.
Source: Myanmar Now
April 3
Two Burmese individuals planning to protest against military leader Min Aung Hlaing were arrested upon his arrival in Bangkok, Thailand, for the BIMSTEC meeting.
Source: DVB
The Quad countries (United States, Australia, India, and Japan) issued a joint statement on April 3, offering their deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar following the earthquake.
Source: DVB
Despite its ceasefire announcement, The regime’s ground offensives continued in Waingmaw, Kachin State, on the morning of April 3, with further airstrikes targeting Bhamo, Indawgyi, and Indaw, Sagaing Region, and areas near Sittwe, Rakhine State.
Source: Myanmar Now
April 4
The United Nations Security Council expressed its deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand affected by the earthquake, and called for a ceasefire to facilitate ongoing relief efforts.
Source: DVB
Thai news reports indicated that Min Aung Hlaing and Thai Prime Minister discussed combating cross-border crime and fraud during the Bay of Bengal Multilateral Economic and Technological Cooperation (BIMSTEC) meeting in Thailand.
Source: Myanmar Now
Reuters reported that Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing and Indian Prime Minister Modi held talks on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit.
Source: DVB
Justice for Myanmar issued a statement condemning the Myanmar military’s involvement in international war crimes, a strong message to the Thai government, BIMSTEC, and its member states.
Source: DVB
April 5
China established a consulate in Lashio, northern Shan State, with the MNDAA Kokang administration and the military council reportedly in talks. Due to China’s mediation, MNDAA forces are required to withdraw from Lashio by April 22.
Source: DVB
April 7
Forces under the National Unity Government (NUG) and the ABSDF student army captured Inndaw town in upper Sagaing Region after nearly eight months of fighting.
Source: Myanmar Now
Charitable organizations reported that those receiving donations for earthquake relief must provide four types of letters of recommendation from the military council before they can receive aid. These must be submitted to the ward, police station, general administrative department, and township municipal office.
Source: DVB
The Ministry of Immigration and Population announced a temporary suspension of domestic tourist visa applications due to the earthquake. However, applications for domestic business visas will continue as usual.
Source: DVB
The Chin New Alliance reportedly took control of Falam town after assaulting the last remaining base of the 268th Infantry Battalion in northern Chin State.
Source: Myanmar Now
April 8
The military council’s propaganda newspaper announced the formation of a new political party, the Rakhine Nationalities Party (RNP), which has applied to contest the upcoming election.
Source: Myanmar Now
April 9
Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) Vice Chairman Lt. Gen. Gun Maw confirmed that preliminary negotiations have begun to resolve the ongoing conflicts between Kachin and Ta’ang forces in northern Shan State. The clashes between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) have caused casualties.
Source: DVB
Julie Bishop, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Myanmar, arrived in Myanmar and met with the military council’s Foreign Minister, U Than Swe, in Nay Pyi Taw.
Source: DVB
Reports indicate that the military conducted airstrikes in Tedim and Min Tat townships, killing 12 civilians, including 6 children.
Source: Myanmar Now
April 10
China pledged 1 billion yuan ($137 million) in emergency humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken areas in Myanmar, according to the Chinese embassy in Myanmar.
Source: DVB
In Lashio, controlled by the Kokang Army (MNDAA), four individuals who committed serious crimes were sentenced to death.
Source: DVB
April 11
The NUG President’s Office reported that prisoners, including the commander of the 77th Division, are being held in accordance with international military ethics, with security as a priority. Over 100 prisoners of war, including the 77th Division commander, were captured by revolutionary forces on the night of April 7.
Source: DVB
Investigations revealed that the military council is using various methods to prevent international aid for the earthquake from reaching areas controlled by the National Unity Government (NUG).
Source: Myanmar Now
April 12
The military council has reportedly released detained businessmen, including U Chit Khaing, chairman of Myanmar Pioneer Bank (MAB), and U Zay Thiha, son of Zeykabar U Khin Shwe.
Source: DVB
April 13
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed solidarity with the people of Myanmar who have been affected by the earthquake, pledging US support for those working to rebuild and restore democracy.
Source: DVB
April 16
The military council conducted two consecutive days of airstrikes in Kawkareik Township, Karen State, killing six people, including women and children, and injuring 10 monks and 7 civilians.
Source: Myanmar Now
The military council’s central bank announced the issuance of an additional $55 million to fuel industry operators.
Source: DVB
April 17
In his New Year’s speech on the first day of the Myanmar New Year, military coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing urged the public to participate in the elections to be held in December.
Source: DVB
Justice For Myanmar has called on the Czech government to investigate the sale of digital forensics technology by Prague-based company Compelson to the military-backed Myanmar police force, which could violate European Union (EU) regulations.
Source: DVB
April 18
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar, who is the rotating chairman of ASEAN, met with NUG officials for the first time on April 18, the day after he met with Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok, Thailand, as previously announced. The rotating chairman of ASEAN reportedly urged the military council and NUG to maintain a ceasefire while earthquake relief efforts are underway. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra also attended the meeting in Bangkok between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and military leader Min Aung Hlaing, as reported by the military council’s press office.
Source: Myanmar Now
Locals reported that a military council convoy carrying departmental staff entered the area after Kokang forces left Lashio, the capital of northern Shan State. Some locals said that Kokang forces temporarily closed the Lashio-Hsipaw road and some roads in the city early in the morning, helping the military council convoy enter.
Source: Myanmar Now
The air force bombed Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Region, a gold mining township controlled by the National Unity Government (NUG) for three consecutive days starting on April 18, killing 37 civilians, including children, and injuring more than 50.
Source: Myanmar Now
April 19
Some military council officials and departmental staff arrived in Lashio via Tangyang.
Source: Myanmar Now
April 20
A Chinese delegation led by Chinese Special Representative for Burma Ding Xi Jinping and military council personnel entered Lashio in convoys.
Source: Myanmar Now
The deputy military commander stated that the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) are growing in strength due to the encouragement of ethnic armed groups, so battalion units should be cautious and not underestimate the enemy.
Source: DVB
The Karen National Union (KNU) Central Headquarters has warned all Karen and ethnic Karen people not to travel as fighting continues to escalate across the country. He cited the bombing and airstrikes by the military council.
Source: DVB
April 21
The Kokang army, which had quietly withdrawn from Lashio, re-entered the city with Chinese assistance, and the detainees were reportedly released.
Source: Myanmar Now
April 22
Reuters reports that the Russian state-owned company leading the project will continue with plans to build a nuclear power plant in earthquake-ravaged Myanmar.
Source: DVB
The United States called on the regime to immediately cease its violence against its people, release all those arbitrarily detained, and allow unhindered humanitarian access to those in need. Sean O’Neill, Senior Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, made the remarks at the 37th ASEAN-U.S. Senior Officials Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Source: DVB
The Chinese government has sent a team to Myanmar to monitor a ceasefire brokered by China between the military council and the revolutionary forces, as stated by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Source: DVB
April 23
The Central Bank of the Military Council announced that it will issue an additional 25 million US dollars to fuel industry operators.
Source: DVB
April 24
The Central Bank of the Military Council announced that it will issue an additional 25 million US dollars to fuel industry operators.
Source: DVB
April 26
The Malaysian Embassy in Myanmar, based in Yangon, announced that a temporary free hospital has been opened in Sagaing City, Sagaing Region, where almost the entire city was severely damaged by the earthquake.
Source: DVB
The military council announced through newspapers that companies involved in the construction of Nay Pyi Taw should contact the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee. When Nay Pyi Taw was built, large crony companies such as Eden, Htoo, Asia World, Max Myanmar, and ACE, which were closely associated with the military, were allowed to build.
Source: DVB
