Women, displacement, and rights: At the Philippines Commission on Human Rights Myanmar Forum on Women, Peace and Security, advocates warned that conflict has displaced about four million people and is hitting women with “double hardship” as bombardments, injuries, and basic needs like hygiene and safety collide. Refugees and forced returns: Malaysia’s refugee approach is under fire after rights groups said it should not forcibly return Myanmar nationals, including Rohingya, arguing repatriation must be safe, voluntary, and dignified. Suu Kyi and the Red Cross: Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met the ICRC in Naypyitaw in a rare, publicly confirmed contact; new photos have renewed family hope while questions about her well-being and access remain. Border pollution activism: In Chiang Mai, activists marched to the Myanmar consulate demanding action over transboundary heavy-metal contamination blamed on mining, timed ahead of Min Aung Hlaing’s Thailand visit. Scams and trafficking links: Regional reporting highlights how fake job ads and online fraud networks are feeding trafficking and exploitation, with authorities and civil groups pushing for stronger safeguards. Rohingya land seizure: Rohingya residents in Maungdaw say the Arakan Army is clearing land and cutting long-kept trees and bamboo to build a new military base. Myanmar-ASEAN diplomacy: Min Aung Hlaing is set for his first Thailand trip as junta chief, as Thailand seeks to normalize ties and ASEAN engagement.