News About Myanmar

Hundreds of Myanmar nationals recently deported from detention centers in Malaysia remain unable to return home as their families fear they could be forcibly conscripted into the military junta, according to returnees' relatives. Under a bilateral agreement between the military regime and the Malaysian government, a first batch of 1,476 Myanmar nationals was repatriated aboard three junta naval vessels, arriving at Yangon’s Thilawa Port on October 4. Upon arrival, junta autho

Thibaw Bridge, where the junta has imposed a ban on crossings and tightened restrictions. Military junta forces have further escalated transit restrictions at the Thibaw (Hsipaw) Bridge along the Thibaw-Lashio Highway in northern Shan State, prohibiting pedestrians and foot traffic after previously banning all motor vehicles. The regime initially closed the bridge to vehicular traffic in November 2025. While pedestrians were previously allowed to cross on foot with personal b

Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. (Photo: PPM) Pro-democracy groups and rights monitors have strongly criticized Malaysia for changing its stance on Myanmar’s crisis after hosting junta leader Min Aung Hlaing for official talks last week. The visit, which took place at the invitation of the Malaysian government, marks a notable shift from Kuala Lumpur's previous hardline position upholding ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus (5PC). Critics argue

Photo: AA Info Desk Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and impoverished residents across Arakan State’s Ponnagyun Township face a severe health crisis after a military junta airstrike destroyed a local free clinic, according to aid workers and displaced civilians. Junta jet fighters bombed Saytana Clinic on October 5, killing 18-year-old trainee nurse Ma Khine Thazin Soe at the scene. The attack completely demolished the facility and destroyed essential medical supplies and

Waingmaw residents protest against the resumption of the Myitsone Dam project on World Rivers Day. MYITKYINA, Myanmar — The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) has reaffirmed its opposition to the controversial Myitsone hydropower project, declaring it will stand strictly with the public against any development lacking local consent. The statement comes as Myanmar's military junta escalates efforts to resume the suspended Chinese-backed mega-dam complex on the Ayeyarwady R

Mizzima The Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) announced on October 12 that the 153rd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Arusha, Tanzania, approved a resolution to maintain recognition of the CRPH as a key dialogue partner, alongside a resolution regarding unlawfully detained elected parliamentarians from Myanmar. A Myanmar parliamentary delegation led by Union Parliament Representative Zin Mar Aung attended the assembly, which too