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The National Unity Government (NUG) -In Myinmu Township, Wuntho Township and Tigyaint Township of Sagaing Region, Ministry of Human Rights-NUG conducted training on human rights, child rights and preventive measures against mine hazards in October. -Ministry of Human Rights-NUG stated that they had provided support to the families of the deceased and the injured in the junta’s airstrike in Chaung-U Township as well as the displaced in the area. -Ministry of Humanitarian Assis

This week, nearly two dozen world leaders are gathering in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, taking place from Oct. 26 to 28. The annual East Asia Summit and multiple high-level meetings will also be held on the sidelines. This year’s gathering carries particular weight. ASEAN will officially welcome East Timor as its 11th member—a symbolic moment for a young democracy that gained independence in 2002 and is home to around 1.4 mi

Date – 28 October 2025 Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (7,421) 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 (29,881) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,569) are currently in detention, (11,281) of whom are serving sentences. These are the numbers verified by the Assistance Association for Political P

According to reports, several government offices and homes were set on fire in Banmauk, Sagaing Region — a town temporarily controlled by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and People’s Defense Forces (PDF). The military is currently conducting operations to retake the town. The National Defense and Security Council’s Information Team stated that on October 26, as military columns advanced to within about 2,000 meters northwest of Banmauk, KIA and PDF forces allegedly burned

The assault came as a column of around 180 regime ground forces was raiding villages in the western part of the township

An intoxicated ex-resistance member opened fire at a funeral in Kanpetlet Township, killing a teenage student and a teacher