News About Myanmar

The National Unity Government (NUG) The Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF) stated on Wednesday that their meeting with ASEAN representatives did not signify an official political dialogue or negotiation with the military junta has begun. The Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF) stated that invitation for a political dialogue while attacking civilians unconditionally could not be a meaningful dialogue and

Date – 17 July 2026 Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (8,183) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution. A total of (31,529) people have been arrested by the junta for opposing their arbitrary seizure of power. Of those arrested, (14,579) are confirmed to still be in detention, while (7,919) remain to be verified. These are the numbers reported by the Assistance Associat

Myanmar’s military has declared it now has complete control over the embattled town of Thantlang and its surrounding areas, following what regime media described as a months-long “counter-terrorism operation.” The recapture of Thantlang, located 22 miles (35 km) west of the Chin State capital Hakha, marks a significant development in a protracted and highly destructive conflict. The town has been a fiercely contested battleground between regime and resistance forces since Sep

A violent military counteroffensive in Magway Region’s Pauk and Myaing townships has left four civilians dead and at least 50 homes destroyed across six villages between July 13 and 15. Civilians targeted in arson attacks According to an aid worker based in Myaing Township, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the four victims were between 50 and 60 years old. They were already internally displaced persons who had been temporarily sheltering with relatives in Pauk’s Kanna

The British government is facing severe backlash after quietly reducing its humanitarian aid to Myanmar, a move that rights advocates warn will cost lives and directly benefit the regime which seized power during a military coup on Feb. 1, 2021. The cuts were detailed in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) annual report, which was published on July 16 without an accompanying press release or public announcement. The figures, buried in the appendixes of the 2

DMG Newsroom 17 July 2026, Nay Pyi Taw A joint military exercise between Myanmar and Russia has highlighted the need for revolutionary forces to adapt to evolving battlefield tactics and weapons technologies, according to political and military analysts. The joint exercise, held in Nay Pyi Taw from 6 July to 17 July, reportedly focuses on counterterrorism operations, anti-drone warfare and tactical raids in tropical environments. Military sources said Russian-made weapons are