News About Myanmar

Today, around 2:00 PM or slightly after on February 24, the terrorist military council's jet fighter dropped two 300-pound bombs on Yoe Ngu village in Ponnagyun Township from the air, according to received information. The terrorist jet fighter targeted the area near the market and the tower in Yoe Ngu village, Ponnagyun Township, causing explosions. As a result, at least 17 innocent civilians, including children who were displaced by the war and taking shelter in the village

Children across Arakan (Rakhine) State are enduring profound psychological and physical trauma as fighting intensifies and the coup junta continues its airstrikes, according to civil society organizations (CSOs) working to support young people in the conflict zone. Widespread displacement, the loss of homes and loved ones, and repeated exposure to air raids have left many children living in constant fear. Aid workers said urgent psychological assistance is needed to prevent l

The National Unity Government (NUG)  In Chauk Township of Magway Region, the revolutionary forces attacked the junta army invading the area and stealing public’s belongings. According to Magway District Battalion (1), no fewer than 4 junta soldiers died.  In Magway Region, Pakkoku District Battalion (6), which is also the Myaing Villages Revolution Front, completed a short training on collective exercise.  In Salin Township of Magway Region, People’s Defence Force helped a pr

Mizzima On 23 February, Justice For Myanmar urged the EU, UK, Canada, US, and Australia to impose coordinated sanctions on vessels and companies supplying jet fuel to Myanmar’s military junta. They warned that these imports facilitate deadly airstrikes on civilians and support the junta’s campaign of terror. The statement is as follows. The continued trade in aviation fuel with the military junta is sustaining the junta’s aerial campaign of terror against the people of Myanma

Mizzima In a series of deadly aerial attacks across northern Myanmar, junta forces killed at least eight civilians and two resistance members on 22 February. The strikes appear to be direct retaliation for a drone which hit a civilian passenger plane at Myitkyina Airport on 20 February. The military has officially labelled the incident a “war crime” by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and People’s Defence Forces (PDF). At approximately 11:30 pm on 22 February, a junta jet f

Mizzima In a chaotic and potentially accidental aerial operation, a Myanmar military Mi-17 helicopter dropped three bombs on the Naung Hmaw gold mine at 11:30 am, 23 February. The site, located just 10 miles from Homalin town, is currently a joint stronghold controlled by the junta army and its ally, the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA). Local residents report that the explosions triggered a massive fire across the densely populated work site, leading many to fear significant