News About Myanmar

Nearly 700 foreigners have fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand, the Thai army said on Thursday, following a military operation against the Chinese-backed KK Park, a notorious cybercrime compound. Thailand has detained 677 people, including 618 men and 59 women, after they crossed the border into Tak province, it said in a statement. Myanmar’s military has taken control of KK Park and is inspecting the area, driving a large number of people into Thailand, the statement said

Twelve civilians killed by airstrikes in Mandalay Region Residents of Mogok, Natogyi, and Thabeikkyin townships in Mandalay Region told DVB that at least 12 civilians were killed and more than 10 others were injured by airstrikes since Sunday. Natogyi, Mogok, and Thabeikkyin are located 63 miles (101 km) south, 124 miles (200 km) northeast, and 90 miles (144 km) north of the region’s capital Mandalay. The three towns lie 50-110 miles (80–177 km) apart from one another. Three

Malaysia Summits Should Focus on Human Rights, Humanitarian Crisis Originally published on HRW (New York) – Governments attending upcoming regional summits in Malaysia should reject the Myanmar military junta’s plans to hold “elections” in December 2025, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to all countries sending delegates. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ASEAN partner summits will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26-28, with the Myanma

The National Unity Government (NUG) -In Taze Township of Sagaing Region, the junta army stationed in Attaw Village moved to Karbo Village in Kantbalu Township. Reportedly, there was a guerrilla attack on that troop. According to Ye-U Township People’s Defence Force, 11 junta soldiers died. -In Kawthaung Township of Tanintharyi Region, 3 Pyusawti members under the junta were captured and attempted to get away by attacking during an interrogation. Reportedly, they were killed.

Mizzima A unified revolutionary military alliance between ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) is expected to take shape soon, according to Lieutenant General Baw Kyaw Heh, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA). Lt. Gen. Baw Kyaw Heh made the remarks during an online discussion with Myanmar nationals in Australia and Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd, held in Perth on 19 October. The event, organized by the Western Australia Mya

Mizzima On 17 October the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) and members of the European Parliament issued a joint letter calling for greater attention to the escalating humanitarian crisis facing Rohingya both in refugee camps in Bangladesh and those internally displaced in Myanmar. The text of the statement is as follows. Today, members of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR), joined by lawmakers from the European Parliament, come together to spotlight