Asia Myanmar Cyclone Mocha that hit Myanmar last month has 'largely destroyed' temporary shelters for displaced people in the northern parts of the country, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said
Asia Myanmar A military airstrike on the gem-mining town Mogok killed at least 21 civilians, in a monastery and nearby homes; The Ta’ang National Liberation Army reported more casualties as the civil war intensifies under threats of an upcoming election
Asia Myanmar Government enacted a new electoral law imposing jail terms for disrupting planned elections while organizing dissent and destroying materials could bring life sentences; fatalities resulting from disruption may lead to execution
Asia Myanmar An armed attack on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region on 11 July left at least 23 civilians dead, including four children; The massacre reflects the deepening vulnerability of civilians amid the country’s ongoing civil conflict
Asia Myanmar A major investment deal was signed with Russia, focused on offshore oil and gas development, including those in the Dawei Special Economic Zone, signaling expanding economic ties despite political turmoil