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The Naga National Party (NNP) beat its only rival, the military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), in almost all parliamentary seats available for Leshi, Lahe and Nanyun townships in the Naga Self-Administered Zone (SAZ) of northern Sagaing Region, after ballots were allegedly counted following the end of the first phase of voting in the regime’s 2025-26 elections on Sunday. An NNP party source told DVB on the condition of anonymity that his party will repre

Mizzima The military junta launched multiple aerial bombardments across Falam, Hakha, and Kanpetlet townships in Chin State on 28 December, coinciding with the first phase of its staged general election. Local residents and military sources reported that while some strikes occurred during active clashes, others targeted areas where no fighting was taking place. “Bombs were dropped during active fighting in Falam Township, but two other locations with no ongoing clashes were a

Mizzima The publicized voting records of the military junta’s first-phase election are notably missing the photos of six former top military leaders, including Senior General Than Shwe. Investigation reveals that while current military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and other junta officials were prominently featured casting their ballots on 28 December, records for retired Senior General Than Shwe, retired Vice Senior General Maung Aye, and former President Thein Sein

Mizzima Military families and civil servants within the Mingaladon cantonment in Yangon were reportedly coerced by superior officers to cast their ballots for the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) during the first phase of the national election on 28 December. Military sources revealed that rehearsal sessions held prior to the vote included mandatory instructions and implied threats of consequences for those whose actions might cause “trouble” for

Mizzima The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has claimed victory in all eight townships of Naypyidaw following the first phase of the national election held on 28 December. Party spokesperson U Hla Thein reported that the USDP secured a majority in over 70 percent of the 102 townships contested nationwide in this initial stage, which included the capital’s eight constituencies. While the Union Election Commission has stated that official results w

Narinjara News, December 30, 2025 A junta military aircraft bombed Ngapali in Thandwe Township, Rakhine State, last night, resulting in the deaths of nine civilians, including one child, and injuring 15 others. According to initial reports, the individuals who lost their lives are Nwe Nwe Myo, Tin Myint, Thone Pon, Win Win Shwee, A-Nge, Soe Kyaw Win, and three others from Kyin Kan Gyi Village, Linthar Ward, Ngapali Township. The individuals who sustained injuries include Maun