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The Mandalay People’s Defence Forces (MDY-PDF) had previously overrun junta camps in the villages of Mya Kan Thar and Thayetkaing villages, Patheingyi Township and nearby Htan Pin Kone village, Madaya Township, seizing a large cache of junta weapons Read more:…

Clashes and arson attacks concentrated in Magway Region’s Pakokku Township have displaced thousands of civilians Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/after-…

Residents say military troops torched nearly 80 homes and destroyed vital rice supplies Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/junta-…

The call comes amid growing concern over China’s role as a chief supplier of weapons to Myanmar’s military junta Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanma…

Offensive by junta-allied Shanni group displaces over 1,000 in Kachin State Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/offens…

Delisting paves way for renewed international business ties, even as junta officials face continued blacklisting for war crimes myanmar-now.org/en/news/us-del…

A veteran Rakhine State politician argues that India’s investment in the infrastructure project will compel them to work with the anti-junta groups like the Arakan Army (AA), which currently controls Chin State’s Paletwa Township and territory along the banks of the Kaladan River…

Myanmar’s military routinely disseminates false information about its opponents, both through state-media outlets and pro-regime social media accounts Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/resist…

Electricity, internet, and basic services remain cut off in Nawnghkio, where residents fear arrest and lawlessness Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/thousa…

The latest exchange of fire between the two sides, which left one civilian dead, represents a major escalation of recent tensions Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/thaila…

A new Fortify Rights investigation urges the ICC to probe war crimes against Rohingya civilians, citing abductions, mutilations, and killings by the ethnic armed group Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/arakan…

The NUG has accused the regime of weaponising international aid received after the natural disaster to advance its political ends, a tactic used more than once by military regimes in Myanmar’s recent history Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanma…

The arrest of three Maraland Defense Force members follows a high-level meeting between Indian and Myanmar military officials, raising fears of growing collaboration Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/indian…

Thousands flee northern Shan State towns as Myanmar’s military intensifies its campaign to reclaim key trade corridors from the TNLA, sparking renewed airstrikes and civilian casualties Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/junta-…

Spokespersons for the Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 4 unit that received the defectors said they were provided with shelter and each given a payment of 3 million kyat (US $680) Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/new-ju…

The town, which had been under the control of resistance forces for nearly a year, is the latest to fall back into junta hands in recent weeks Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanma…

Fighting has reportedly intensified in the area in recent days, prompting more airstrikes and artillery attacks by regime forces Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/kyaukp…

Increased fighting and economic collapse grip Hpakant as junta forces torch mining sites, civilians flee, and jade revenue becomes a target Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/junta-…

Two potential trade negotiators for the regime have both denied being assigned to hold talks Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/still-…

The seizure highlights growing concern about the role of Chinese companies in enabling the regime to carry out attacks on civilians Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/resist…