News About Myanmar

An operation to combat notorious online fraud (scam) business has been underway in Shwe Kokko Myo Thit, south of Myawady, Kayin State, since November 18, with the cooperation of state officials and the Kayin State Border Guard Force (BGF). In three days, more than 900 foreigners were arrested and more than 20,000 mobile phones, and over 2,600 computers and related equipment have been seized, according to sources. The operation to completely clear the online fraud business in

In its biggest diplomatic visit in over one year, the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that its Minister Zin Mar Aung met with Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong at Parliament House in the capital Canberra, Australia, on Monday. The two discussed Myanmar’s crisis since the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021.  “The discussion was frank, friendly, and productive, covering political developments in Myanmar, humanitarian needs, transnational orga

The military junta carried out another airstrike on the Mawchi area in Hpasawng Township, Karenni State, and there are some civilian casualties, according to local residents. At around 9 a.m. today, November 21, fighter jets dropped bombs three times on three locations in the Mawchi area, a local man told Kantarawaddy Times. “The airstrike happened around 9:30 this morning. It was foggy. They came and bombed the side where we live. One bomb was dropped there. They also bombed

The National Unity Government (NUG) The NUG announced that Union Minister for Foreign Affairs-NUG Daw Zin Mar Aung had met with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong at Parliament House in Canberra on November 17. Reportedly, they discussed Myanmar’s affairs. Mandalay People’s Defence Force, Moegok Strategic Force and Ministry of Defence-NUG detained Ko Monedie, an EC member of Mdy-PDF and focal person of Operation and Organization, and Ko Nainggyi, the Head of t

Mizzima A junta airstrike on Kangyi village in Myaing Township, Magway Region, killed five civilians, including three children, during midnight sleeping hours, according to local revolutionary forces. More than 20 others were injured. A member of the resistance forces said the strike occurred at around 12:10 am on 20 November, when a jet fighter from the Meiktila Shante Air Base dropped two 200-pound bombs on the village. “There was no fighting at all. They deliberately bombe

28,993 students studying at universities, degree colleges and colleges outside their respective constituencies cast their votes in advance, said the Union Election Commission. The students cast their votes in advance at designated locations from November 17 to 21. Representatives of political parties also visited the students to observe their early voting. The Union Election Commission also said that students do not need to show any proof of having voted in advance when enrol