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NAKHON PHANOM, THAILAND ― Fish numbers have plummeted in tributaries of the Mekong River, and local communities in Thailand have linked the declining numbers of fish to the mainstream dams built on Asia’s biggest river. [1]

In this handout picture taken and released by the Russian Defence Ministry on March 5, 2025, Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing meets with Russian Defence Minister in Moscow. [2]

YANGON—A military spokesman described the US travel ban targeting Myanmar’s military leaders, including the Army chief, as an intervention in the country’s domestic affairs and an act of bullying against the military, government and people, pointing ... [3]

YANGON — U Wirathu, the firebrand nationalist monk who in 2017 was banned from preaching for one year, will be free to resume his sermons on Saturday. [4]

PATHEIN, Irrawaddy Division — The Irrawaddy divisional government plans to take legal action against ultranationalist monk U Wirathu in response to his silent protest in Einme Township on Saturday evening. [5]

Burma’s infamous nationalist Buddhist monk U Wirathu was banned from delivering sermons across the country for one year, starting from March 10, due to his religious hate speeches. [6]

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Justice Minister Pol Col Thavee Sodsong and senior authorities have convened at Bangpoo Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan to discuss drug prevention and repression while tackling other key issues. [7]

RANGOON — Dawbon Township Court in Rangoon rejected a case filed against ultranationalist monk U Wirathu under Burma’s Penal Code by local resident U Min Hlaing on Tuesday. [8]

Sources
[1] TH mekongeye.com · 2022-10-31 · 81% match

Dams on the Mekong decimating tributary fisheries

NAKHON PHANOM, THAILAND ― Fish numbers have plummeted in tributaries of the Mekong River, and local communities in Thailand have linked the declining numbers of fish to the mainstream dams built on Asia’s biggest river.

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-07-08 · 34% match

NUG welcomes ICC arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing, vows citizenship for Rohingya

In this handout picture taken and released by the Russian Defence Ministry on March 5, 2025, Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing meets with Russian Defence Minister in Moscow.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-07-24 · 44% match

US Ban on Generals an Act of Bullying against Whole Country, Military Says

YANGON—A military spokesman described the US travel ban targeting Myanmar’s military leaders, including the Army chief, as an intervention in the country’s domestic affairs and an act of bullying against the military, government and people, pointing

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-03-09 · 40% match

Yearlong Preaching Ban on Firebrand Monk Almost Up

YANGON — U Wirathu, the firebrand nationalist monk who in 2017 was banned from preaching for one year, will be free to resume his sermons on Saturday.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-03-13 · 39% match

Irrawaddy Govt Plans Lawsuit Against U Wirathu’s Silent Protest

PATHEIN, Irrawaddy Division — The Irrawaddy divisional government plans to take legal action against ultranationalist monk U Wirathu in response to his silent protest in Einme Township on Saturday evening.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-03-11 · 39% match

Govt Bans U Wirathu from Preaching Sermons

Burma’s infamous nationalist Buddhist monk U Wirathu was banned from delivering sermons across the country for one year, starting from March 10, due to his religious hate speeches.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-09-18 · 38% match

PM discusses drug prevention and repression in Samut Prakan

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Justice Minister Pol Col Thavee Sodsong and senior authorities have convened at Bangpoo Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan to discuss drug prevention and repression while tackling other key issues.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-04-04 · 36% match

Court Rejects Case Against U Wirathu for Religious Hate Speech

RANGOON — Dawbon Township Court in Rangoon rejected a case filed against ultranationalist monk U Wirathu under Burma’s Penal Code by local resident U Min Hlaing on Tuesday.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-03-31 · 35% match

Sangha Prohibits Prominent Monk From Public Speech

RANGOON — A prominent Buddhist abbot has reportedly been banned indefinitely from giving public sermons by the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, also called the Mahana, Burma’s highest religious authority.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-11-19 · 35% match

Min Aung Hlaing Welcomes Blacklisted Russian Official

Myanmar junta boss Min Aung Hlaing last week rolled out the red carpet for a Russian Federation governor who has been sanctioned by the U.S. for forced conscription.

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