News About Myanmar

Junta military forces pictured during a naval exercise. Photo: CINCDS The military junta has suffered heavy casualties during repeated failed attempts to launch large scale amphibious landing operations targeting Ngapyi Island, which is controlled by the Arakan Army along the Kaladan River border shared by Sittwe, Ponnagyun, and Werathani townships, according to local military sources. DMG Newsroom 10 October 2026, Werathani The military junta has suffered heavy casualties du

11 October 2026 Revolutionary Politics and Military Developments The Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) said on 9 October that Myanmar military forces had used fighter jets and drones to attack civilians, IDP camps, and places where civilians live and work in Karenni State and Pekon Township. According to the KNDF, 20 civilians were killed and at least 57 others injured during August and September. The Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour and Humanitarian Affairs under

Nicholas Kong Myanmar’s junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, illustrated a recurring contradiction in international diplomacy during his October 7–8 visit to Malaysia: governments can insist that they have not recognized a regime while taking actions that enhance its international standing. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the visit did not amount to recognition of Myanmar’s military-backed government. Yet he pledged to work towards Myanmar’s reintegratio

Mizzima Despite facing severe oppression by the military junta in Myanmar including physical violence, sexual violence, and forced conscription, women are playing a crucial leadership role in the revolution and interim administration, said Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. He made these remarks on October 6 during the General Discussion on the agenda item “Advancement of Women” at the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, and

By Myat Thu Kyaw, Narinjara, October 11, 2026 One civilian was injured when the Myanmar military regime launched an overnight airstrike on Myebon Town, Arakkha State. Two bombs hit Khozar Hill in Thaetan Ward, an area adjacent to the local hospital, around midnight. Narinjara is working to verify further details, including the identity and age of those affected. The strike has heightened panic among residents amid persistent bombardments near civilian infrastructure and medi

By Shin Nyein Aye , Narinjara, October 10, 2026 The Myanmar military junta bombed Sin Ai Village in Pauktaw (Wirathani) Township, killing 7 civilians—including three Muslim internally displaced persons (IDPs)—and injuring 17 others. A jet fighter dropped four 200-pound bombs on the village at approximately 6:20 PM. Residents stated that the Myanmar Air Force conducted the airstrike deliberately in an area with no active ground combat. Casualties Identified as Daw Win Ma (95 y