Repatriation & Migration: Thailand has repatriated 97 Myanmar nationals (80 men, 17 women) to Kawthaung after they completed prison sentences, with health checks and screening for trafficking risks and immigration blacklist records before onward travel. War’s Human Cost: Myanmar Witness says military airstrikes killed 85 children and injured 129 in 96 incidents across 12 states/regions between Sept 28, 2025 and April 25, 2026, with Sagaing recording the most cases. Rakhine & Rohingya: A new analysis highlights how the Arakan Army’s rapid territorial gains in Rakhine have also been linked to documented Rohingya dispossession and killings during its advances. Justice & Accountability: Norway police are investigating telecom firm Telenor over alleged assistance to crimes against humanity in Myanmar after the 2021 coup, including claims it handed over historical customer traffic data to the regime. Regional Mobility Rules: Thailand has cut visa-free stays to 30 days for travelers from many countries (including UAE citizens), tightening entry conditions amid recent arrests tied to alleged abuses. Culture & Expression Under Pressure: ArtsEquator’s Southeast Asia Artistic Freedom RADAR reports 159 challenges to artistic freedom across Myanmar and other countries, with queer and trans artists facing surveillance, attacks, and censorship. Diplomacy & Connectivity: Bangladesh and China discussed the Bangladesh–China–Myanmar Economic Corridor, plus a Chinese economic zone and Mongla Port development, alongside education, energy, and women’s empowerment.