News About Myanmar

The National Unity Government (NUG)  In Pauk Township of Magway Region, there was an attack on the junta’s Regiment (99) based in Meiktila invading the area since the end of October. According to the People’s Defence Force, there were casualties among the junta soldiers and weapons were confiscated.  The NUG recognized and appreciated the efforts of neighbouring and regional countries as well as the international community, including the arrangements of China and Thailand to

Date – 17 November 2025 Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (7,464) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution. Since the coup, a total of (29,977) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,658) are currently in detention, (11,372) of whom are serving sentences. According to the latest information gathered and confirmed by AAPP, (84) pe

The Union Election Commission has announced that international election observers will be allowed to enter polling stations for observation in the 2025 multi-party democratic general election. The Union Election Commission will issue election observer identification cards to international election observers to enter polling stations without affecting the secrecy of the ballot and the duties of the polling station team. The Union Election Commission has launched two programs f

The military regime is trying to maintain security in Kyaukphyu, one of the few towns where is has managed to maintain control in Rakhine State, ahead of upcoming elections planned for December

The release follows the MNDAA’s 2024 takeover of Lashio, when over 4,000 junta soldiers and their families were detained

The 33rd Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards in Paris, France on Nov. 15  honoured jailed journalist and filmmaker Shin Daewe with the Independence Prize for her work on environmental issues and the impact of Myanmar’s civil war. Shin Daewe, 52, was sentenced to life imprisonment under the Counter-Terrorism Act on Jan. 11, 2024 after being arrested in Yangon with a drone in her luggage on Oct. 15, 2023.  “The RSF Press Freedom Awards is the moment we honour