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Myanmar military and KNU exchange blame over shelling on Thai territory
The Thai defense chief summoned the Myanmar military attaché following repeated explosions on Thai soil (Photo: Royal Thai Army Headquarter Facebook) The junta and the Karen National Union (KNU) both blamed the other for the artillery shelling that exploded on the Thailand side of the border with Karen State last week, according to statements released by the two sides.
China eases trade restrictions at select border gates in Kachin and Shan states
Goods being transported to China via the Chin Shwe Haw border gate in January, 2026 (Photo: The Kokang) The Chinese government eased trade restrictions at border gates controlled by ethnic armed groups along its Myanmar border at the end of October, allowing the flow of most goods except weapons and related military materials, according to traders and ethnic armed organisations.
Myanmar junta columns suffer heavy losses in Sagaing as resistance attacks intensify
KIA and PDF troops during an attack on a junta checkpoint in Indaw Township in August 2022 (Photo: Supplied) Two columns, with a total of around 500 troops, have been almost completely wiped out since the start of a junta offensive earlier this month, resistance sources claim. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar regime imprisons two Islamic teachers and seizes mosque
Central Nawnghkio Mosque (Photo: Mutu Saresh / Google Maps) Myanmar’s military junta handed lengthy prison sentences to two Islamic teachers last week, more than a year after accusing them of supporting the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) following the group’s capture of the town of Nawnghkio in northern Shan State during Operation 1027. Junta troops retook Nawnghkio in July 2025, a year after it fell to the TNLA and its People’s Defence Force (PDF) allies.
At least two killed in blast in Myanmar’s Rakhine state capital
Sittwe’s Myoma market in May, 2023 (Photo: Myanmar Now) An explosion in central Sittwe killed at least two people amid intensifying fighting for the Rakhine State capital, with conflicting accounts of who is responsible. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time in more than five years
Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her son Kim Aris were able to speak directly on Thursday for the first time in more than five years, ending a prolonged break in communication since the military seized power in 2021, according to a statement from Aris. “Hearing her voice again means more to me than words can express,” Aris said in the statement, thanking those who had campaigned for his mother and helped arrange the contact.
TNLA-backed force defects to the junta
TNLA troops in northern Shan State's Namhsan Township in March 2023 (AFP) Led by a former member of the regime’s police force, over 50 TNLA-backed forces defected to the junta last week in Kyaukme town, northern Shan State. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Fear grips Mandalay as junta-backed militias and kidnappers prey on residents
A visitor finds that rising crime and forced conscription have had a chilling effect on life in Myanmar’s second-largest city. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
TNLA and MNDAA rapidly upgrading Chinese border gates
Opening ceremony for a bridge connecting Mongko to Manghai, China, on October 8 (Photo: The Kokang) Since signing ceasefires with the regime last year, locals say the two groups have swiftly moved to upgrade trade gates on the Myanmar-China border. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
KIO/KIA rejects Myanmar junta’s offer of peace talks
A KIA military parade in Laiza in 2021 (Photo: Myanmar Now) The group says the move comes as the regime increases its military presence in Kachin State, and would have no impact on the situation on the ground. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Belarus loans debated by Myanmar’s junta-controlled parliament
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, right, receives an honorary medal from Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyitaw on March 7, 2025 (Photo: AFP)” The proposed export loans from two Belarusian state-owned banks would carry interest rates of up to 9.33 percent. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar military kills six in ‘double-tap’ airstrikes on Sagaing dam
One of the gold dredgers killed by airstrikes near the Thaphanseik Dam on October 5 (Photo: Supplied) That attack targeted small-scale gold-mining operations that generate income for local resistance forces. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar regime imposes electricity rationing amid severe shortages
A recent scene of downtown Yangon at night (Photo: Ko Kan Kaung / Myanmar Now) Myanmar’s military junta has begun rationing electricity across the country, with rolling blackouts expected to continue until next year’s rainy season, according to state media reports and statements from local electricity departments. Junta-controlled newspapers, which announced the move on Monday, said that it would go into effect immediately.
KIA captures hill-top outpost as fighting resumes in Mongmit
KIA soldiers near Mai Ja Yang town in Kachin State in 2012 (Photo: EPA) The ethnic armed group said it had seized a tactical hill base in Mongmit days after taking another regime outpost in its Bhamo battle front. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
SSPP troops shoot dead two TNLA soldiers in Kyaukme dispute
Two TNLA troops seen after capturing the Sakhan Thit camp in Namkham Township, northern Shan State, in December, 2023 (Photo: Myat Pan) While the groups have entered into discussions to resolve the issue, families of the deceased soldiers call for more transparency and punishment for those responsible. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Six Killed in Myanmar junta attack on NUG regional command
During the funeral ceremony held in November 2021 for fallen PDF members in Karen State (Photo: Getty Images) Airstrikes on the camp killed five PDF fighters and a former Air Force Sergeant who joined the CDM, as well as injuring four others including the regional commander. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar junta attacks Bago villages near the 115-Mile Rest Stop
Villagers take refuge at a monastery in Taungoo on September 22 (Photo: Supplied) Escalating attacks near the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway have killed seven and forced over 1,000 to flee to nearby towns, while regime troops loot IDP homes. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar worker dies after fleeing Thai police raid at Bangkok-area construction site
A hostel for Myanmar workers in Mahachai, in Thailand’s Samut Sakhon Province (Photo: AFP) The incident highlights the vulnerability of workers who face delays in updating their work permits despite being fully documented. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Only one of 20 junta flotilla vessels able to return from Bhamo: KIA
A junta warship moments before being sunk by the KIA on September 14 (Photo: Supplied) Following the junta’s stunning recent defeats on the Ayeyarwady, the regime is now attempting to establish a land route to reinforce Bhamo troops instead. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar military, MNDAA move to strengthen positions amid rising tensions
MNDAA troops take part in training exercises in April (Photo: The Kokang) Recent signs of increased military activity along a key trade route have raised fears of a resumption of hostilities, despite a Chinese-brokered ceasefire. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Across a border and into a war: A Karenni leader’s final journey
Once the funeral procession passed a border checkpoint from Thailand into the jungles of Myanmar, the road changed abruptly. The path connecting the two countries became a deeply rutted dirt track, muddy and uneven beneath a thick canopy of tropical forest. Pickup trucks decorated with wreaths and flowers crawled along the narrow road, while mourners dressed mostly in black followed on foot. I was riding in one of the trucks.
Military proxy USDP gains two more seats after opposition MPs removed
People’s Party officials campaign in Yangon in late 2025 (Photo: Myanmar Now) The move further strengthens the party’s dominance as the regime eliminates rivals and sharply restricts political competition. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
When going home is impossible: Myanmar nationals find solace in Singapore’s Peninsula Plaza
More than just a shopping centre, the Peninsula Plaza is where citizens of a country in turmoil go to find comfort in the familiar and dream of a better future. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Nearly 400 Chinese arrested for cyber scam activities in a month
Myanmar junta’s announcement on August 27 stating that online fraud and gambling operators were arrested in Muse (Photo: Junta’s Ministry of Information) The Chinese nationals were arrested during raids on at least six towns in Shan State controlled by the regime and its allied militias. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Fighting intensifies as resistance forces attack Myanmar junta flotilla headed for Shwegu
A junta flotilla transports weapons and supplies to Kachin State along the Ayeyarwady River in 2022 (Photo: Myo Hla PDF) The flotilla, including combat vessels and landing craft, began advancing toward the Kachin State town from Mandalay late last week. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar junta tightens restrictions on transport of Chinese goods at border
Vehicles carry goods along the road from Namhkam to Lwegel on the Chinese border (Photo: Supplied) Merchants and drivers say the regime has stepped up efforts to block the flow of goods through areas controlled by ethnic armed groups. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Photo Essay: Between battles in central Myanmar
As junta forces push towards oil-producing areas of Magway Region’s Myaing Township, photographs from near the frontline document the resistance fighters trying to hold them back. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Locals torch KIA checkpoint after troops shoot and injure civilian driver
The vehicle that was shot at, and the KIA soldier involved in the shooting (Photo: Supplied) Tuesday’s shooting was the tipping point for locals, already frustrated over the costly KIA checkpoint. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar junta chief’s family used privileged status to secure ‘special number’ passports
Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing with members of his family (Photo: Kyu Kyu Hla / Facebook) Passport records offer a rare glimpse into how power and privilege extend to the family of Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Russia’s Putin and Myanmar regime leader discuss expanded energy ties as ruble transactions grow
Min Aung Hlaing, left, shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on August 18 (Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko / Pool / AFP) Two-thirds of bilateral business transactions are now conducted in Russian rubles as Moscow eyes Myanmar’s offshore hydrocarbons, LNG market and new energy infrastructure. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today.
Myanmar junta airstrike kills four near Pinlebu after BNRA commanders escape custody
Kinpan after the junta airstrike on August 16 (Photo: Aung Kyaw Kyaw) The two battalion commanders were receiving medical treatment in an NUG-controlled village until they escaped the day before it was attacked. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
China’s anti-Japan propaganda meets backlash in Myanmar
Protesters demonstrate against the military coup outside the Chinese Embassy in Yangon in 2021 (Photo: Myanmar Now) Beijing invoked Japan’s wartime atrocities in Burmese-language posts, but the move backfired when social media users turned their criticism towards China and its support for the junta. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar junta awards major trade software contract to sanctioned Russian tech group
Representatives of the junta-controlled Myanmar Customs Department and the Myanmar branch of Russia’s Astra Consulting LLC at the signing of the contract for the National Single Window Web Portal Project in Naypyitaw on August 12 (Photo: Nikolay Pryanishnikov / Facebook) The deal gives a Russian technology company with links to the country’s security agencies a role in developing a system intended to process Myanmar’s import and export documentation. . . Subscribe for full access
Fighting erupts between junta and KIA troops near Mongmit in northern Shan
Resistance forces near Mogok in December 2024 (Photo: Mogok Strategy Force) The Myanmar military is attempting to capture KIA-controlled territory near the town, which the TNLA was forced by China to hand over to the regime last year. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar regime continues airstrikes amid flooding in Sagaing
Locals use boats to travel through an area inundated by heavy rains and rising river waters in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, on August 10 (Photo: AFP) The junta’s attacks have complicated efforts to assist many of the more that 200,000 people affected by flooding in the region. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Pro-junta militia kills four civilians after KIA attack on base
Members of the junta-backed Warazup people’s militia (Photo: Pro-junta Pyichitthar News Agency) The killings, of four young ethnic Kachin men, were retaliation for the death of several members of the Warazup people’s militia, a KIA source said. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Explainer: Who are the companies and cronies backing Myanmar junta leader’s Thailand visit?
Some familiar faces could be seen in Bangkok on Thursday, as Min Aung Hlaing continues to use economic enticements to win international acceptance. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Thailand backs greater ASEAN role for Myanmar junta as Min Aung Hlaing visits Bangkok
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, left, shakes hands with Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok on August 6 (Photo: Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP) The two countries agree to push for greater economic cooperation, as critics blast the visit for legitimising and enriching the regime. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber?
Myanmar junta launches counteroffensive after KIA, allies seize outpost near Shwegu
Displaced residents cross a river to safety after fleeing fighting in Bhamo in December 2024 (Photo: AFP) Airstrikes and heavy artillery fire have been reported in the area since allied Kachin forces overran the outpost on Monday. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Suu Kyi’s ICRC meeting is a strategic move by Myanmar’s regime, not a sign of change
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris speaks at a prayer gathering in Sydney, Australia, on June 6, calling on Myanmar's military authorities to provide proof that his mother is still alive (Photo: Kim Aris / Facebook) The junta’s latest empty gesture is a cost-free way to win greater international acceptance, not evidence of any softening of its position. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today.
Myanmar’s ICRC representative meets with Aung San Suu Kyi
The meeting comes amid growing pressure on the regime to provide proof that the detained leader is alive and in good health. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Min Aung Hlaing rejects ASEAN consensus on Myanmar as bloc’s position
Myanmar junta chief and President Min Aung Hlaing addresses parliament in Naypyitaw on Friday, marking the first 100 days since assuming the presidency. (Photo: MRTV) The junta leader made the remarks in a speech to the country’s military-backed parliament marking his first 100 days as president. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar junta hands election boycott activists prison terms of up to 37 years
Protesters call for a boycott of the Myanmar military’s planned election near Mandalay’s Zegyo Market on December 3, 2025 (Photo: Supplied) The sentences highlight the regime’s determination to suppress all opposition to an electoral process widely dismissed as illegitimate. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar junta airstrike kills at least eight civilians in Bago Region village: NUG
The church in Laylarmyaung after the attack on July 25 (Photo: Supplied) Three children were among the dead in the attack, which also destroyed several homes and a church. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Junta airstrike kills woman, injures two in birthplace of Myanmar’s top Catholic cleric
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo with junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in Yangon on December 23, 2021 (Photo: Junta’s Ministry of Information) The regime has attacked Mone Hla, in Sagaing’s Khin-U Township, repeatedly since seizing power in a 2021 coup. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Myanmar junta launches first official jade sale in China amid sanctions and conflict
Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing at the Mani Yadana Jade and Pearl Emporium in Naypyitaw in 2021 (Photo: Ministry of Information) The move comes amid tightening sanctions against the regime and safety concerns among Chinese buyers. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Wa, Kokang armies expected to join junta peace talks as ethnic groups press political demands
MNDAA and TNLA members in Kutkai, northern Shan State, in January 2024 (Photo: Myat Pan / Myanmar Now) The talks, aimed at stabilising northern Shan State as the junta continues its offensives elsewhere, will include the groups’ calls for statehood and territorial recognition. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Family says body of political prisoner who died after delayed treatment not returned
Police officers arrive at Shwebo Prison in Sagaing Region in May 2019 (Photo: Myanmar Now) NLD member Hlaing Bwar was repeatedly denied permission to receive treatment outside Mandalay’s Obo Prison until a day before his death on Monday. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
Flooding in Myanmar’s jade-mining hub kills toddler, affects about 5,000 people
Floodwaters from the Uyu River flow into the jade-ming town of Hpakant on July 19 (Photo: Hmaw Min Thar) Hpakant has long been prone to flooding during the rainy season, but residents say this year has been the worst in recent memory. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
TNLA, Myanmar junta hold talks in Naypyitaw amid China-backed peace efforts
Representatives of the regime and the TNLA meet in Naypyitaw on July 19 (Photo: CINCDS) The meeting comes as China continues to push groups based along its border to participate in the regime’s peace process. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
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