News About Myanmar

In the days leading up to last Sunday’s junta-controlled elections, photos of former lieutenant general Aung Aung, dressed in traditional Myanmar attire, were visible everywhere in the Shan State capital Taunggyi. The photos appeared in campaign flyers highlighting his status as holder of such illustrious military titles as Zeya Kyaw Htin and Sithu. The flyers also carried the slogan of the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP): “Rule of law must be en

With aid to refugee camps on Myanmar’s borders cut off, there are few options left for the inhabitants of Nu Po camp in Thailand’s Tak Province, who are still unable to return home and can no longer resettle in third countries

The National Unity Government (NUG) · On the new year day, the NUG declared amnesty for 110 prisoners and detainees in accordance with Article (401/1) for the sake of the Spring Revolution, for health of body and peace of mind of the public, and for the good of humanity. · The Acting President of the NUG Duwa Lashi La stated that Russia and some neighbouring countries were found to be assisting to strengthen the military dictatorship, and the NUG had to let go of some public

Mizzima Revolutionary forces are close to gaining full control of Katha in Sagaing Region as of the morning of 31 December, having seized a major Myanmar junta base at the town’s entrance and allowing residents previously blocked by junta troops to finally evacuate. A revolutionary member stated that they captured a military outpost at the entrance of Katha on 31 December morning and are now close to gaining full control of the town. “We have seized one of the entrance gates,

Mizzima In a New Year’s Day address on 1 January 2026, military junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing announced his intention to transfer sovereign power to the winner of the ongoing multi-phased general election, signalling the start of what he termed a “second chapter” for the country. In his address, Min Aung Hlaing said, “We will hand over power to the government that emerges after the election and continue to work hard to ensure that the second chapter is successful

Mizzima During an online speech at the Chin Brotherhood Alliance’s second anniversary celebration on 30 December, Gen. Gun Maw, vice chairman of the Kachin Independence Army (KIO/KIA) stated that the revolution is driven by a clear objective to establish a federal democratic union and must therefore be pursued with unwavering determination until its ultimate conclusion. “I believe we already share the same goal. We are fighting injustice, and this marks our beginning. Our obj