News About Myanmar

Mizzima A military junta fighter jet bombed a school sheltering displaced civilians in Mar Lae village, Singu Township, Mandalay Region, killing five people and injuring five others, the People’s Defence Force of Pyin Oo Lwin District said on 13 November. The airstrike took place at around 5 pm on 12 November, when a jet that took off from Tada-U airbase dropped bombs directly on the school, the group said. The explosions killed five displaced civilians both men and women and

Narinjara News, November 15, 2025 As stated in a press release from the Sagaing Region People’s Defense Forces (PDF), a conflict took place in Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region. During this battle, around 50 members of the junta army, including a tactical operation commander, were killed. Furthermore, 15 individuals were captured, and over 20 weapons were taken by the PDF. The conflict occurred at approximately 9 am on November 12 near Yintaik Village in Kanbalu Township. The

With its election looming, the junta decided it was time to dust off the stage this week. So, it invited foreign diplomats and UN representatives to a show on Wednesday. The aim? To convince the world that its ballot boxes are not just empty props. At a meeting in Yangon, Foreign Minister Than Swe declared that preparations were underway for a “free, fair, and inclusive” election. He insisted there would be no restrictions on parties or candidates, welcomed both domestic and

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will take on the role of Special Envoy on Myanmar as the Philippines prepares to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regional bloc in 2026, tasked with implementing its stalled Five-Point Consensus peace plan. Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro as the Special Envoy of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Chair o

The local youths from several villages in Ye Township, Mon State, including Abaw, Duya, Zeephyu Thaung, and Ahsin, have reportedly been arrested and extorted by military junta forces conducting road inspections in the area. In recent days, large numbers of junta troops have been stationed near the Abaw village monastery and at main village entrances, stopping travelers for questioning. Local residents said the soldiers are arbitrarily detaining young people without any specif

Villagers from at least 10 villages are fleeing Thayetchaung Township in Tanintharyi Region as junta troops advance. Junta columns from the Winpa military base in Thayetchaung Town, which started moving south on November 8, have been going through villages along their route and setting houses on fire, a local reported. “The soldiers first entered the monastery in Yaenge Village. From there, they gradually advanced and launched attacks, setting houses on fire along the way. Th