News About Myanmar

Narinjara, June 1, 2026 In retaliation for heavy casualties sustained in ongoing clashes with the Arakan Army, the Myanmar military has launched targeted airstrikes on areas in Rakhine State sheltering displaced civilians. Beginning at around 9:00 a.m. on June 1, 2026, four fighter jets and a Y12 helicopter gunship bombed IDP encampments and surrounding mountains, primarily around Sal Pyin and Kin Taung in Taungup Township, local sources told Narinjara. "These are the areas a

Narinjara, June 1, 2026 Security in Sittwe has been significantly tightened, featuring closer monitoring and increased guest list checks, due to frequent clashes between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA) in areas between Sittwe and Ponna Kyunt Townships. A local woman from Sittwe reported that security measures have escalated since May 7, involving both naval and military personnel. "There are groups of five or six people at almost every intersection in the city,"

YANGON—A blast in northern Myanmar killed dozens of people on Sunday, two rescue workers said, with rebels controlling the region saying it was caused by the accidental detonation of mining explosives. One first responder in Shan State’s Namhkam district, where the blast occurred, said 46 people were killed, including six children, and more than 70 others were injured. The massive explosion destroyed many houses and injured people were transported to a local hospital, said th

In an era when daily news from Arakan is often fragmented and fast-changing, DMG's Weekly Highlights of Arakan brings clarity, depth, and context to the stories that matter most. Each week, we round up key political, military, social, and humanitarian developments across Arakan State - connecting the dots between events and offering analysis to help audiences see the bigger picture. This series is designed for readers and viewers seeking a concise yet comprehensive understand

Mizzima A total of 114 women are among 374 individuals arrested and detained for exercising their freedom of expression online, according to a recent report by the Myanmar Internet Project (MIP). The report, titled “The Military Junta’s Digital Repression Ecosystem” and released in late May, compiled data based on official announcements made by the military junta between February 2022 and July 2024. The findings show that since the 2021 coup, the military junta has significan

Mizzima An exchange of heavy artillery fire erupted along the India-Myanmar border between Indian security forces and the Myanmar military, coinciding with junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s official visit to India. The cross-border engagement between junta troops and the Indian military began on the night of 31 May and persisted until the morning of 1 June. Local sources reported that the confrontation was initiated when heavy artillery was fired from within Tengnoupal District i