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Attacks across Sagaing, Mandalay, Chin State and northern Shan hit villages, a hospital and a monastery, killing civilians including women, children and a monk

Some junta troops in Shwe Kokko Town, Myawaddy Township, Karen State, have withdrawn from their positions after the junta-aligned Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) broke away from junta command and reformed as the Karen National Army (KNA), raising local fears that fighting could follow. The BGF announced its transformation into the KNA on January 1. Following the change, the KNA urged Shwe Kokko residents to stay vigilant, warning that clashes are likely in the town, which lies

As part of an Independence Day amnesty on January 4, the junta released more than 20 inmates from Mawlaik Prison, also known as Kale Prison, in Kale (Kalay) Town, Sagaing Region, but locals said no political prisoners were among those freed. “Not a single political prisoner was among the more than 20 inmates who were released. The exact number isn’t clear yet, but it’s confirmed to be over 20,” said a Kale resident. To mark the 78th Independence Day, the junta announced on Ja

Junta aircraft bombed Halta and Haiphai villages in Hakha Township, Chin State, on January 4, killing three people in Halta. The junta launched airstrikes while locals slept peacefully between midnight on January 4 and 2:00 a.m. on January 5. In Halta village, a bomb struck a family home, killing 40-year-old Te Tum and her two sons, while seriously injuring her husband. “Late at night, while everyone was asleep, junta planes bombed the village. One of the bombs hit Te Tum's h

The National Unity Government (NUG) -In Kantbalu Township of Sagaing Region, the junta army conducted an aerial bombing. According to Local People’s Administration, a child aged 3 and his parents lost their lives and 7 other local people were injured. -The Committee Representing Pyitaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) and the NUG sent a statement to the 78th Independence Day. They stated that it is necessary to join hands with unity to put an end to the dictatorship. -Mandalay People’s Def

Mizzima Myanmar’s military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has awarded honorary titles to prominent film actors Nay Toe, Phway Phway and Wut Hmone Shwe Yee, according to an announcement by the Military Commission on 4 January. “The following individuals, recognized for their service to the nation, contributions to the country, and outstanding performance in national defense and security duties, have been awarded honourary titles and medals,” the statement said. In add