News About Myanmar

Date – 24 September 2026 Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (8,423) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution. A total of (31,971) people have been arrested by the junta for opposing their arbitrary seizure of power. Of those arrested, (14,846) are confirmed to still be in detention, while (7,856) remain to be verified. These are the numbers reported by the Assistance Ass

The remains of a house located within the Yadanabon New City development project area after it was torn down in August (Photo: Myanmar Now) Work on the project, located near the military stronghold of Pyin Oo Lwin, has accelerated since the beginning of this year

Black smoke rises from trucks destroyed by airstrikes along the Mandalay-Myitkyina highway, in Indaw Township’s Sattawkone village, Sagaing Region, on Sept. 23. (Credit: CJ) Two civilians, including a truck driver and his assistant, were killed and two trucks were destroyed by airstrikes carried out by the Myanmar Air Force along the Mandalay-Myitkyina highway, in Indaw Township’s Sattawkone village, Sagaing Region, on Wednesday. A truck driver told DVB on the condition of an

Photo : Kachin News Group DMG Newsroom 24 September 2026, Yangon More than 2,000 people have been arrested across Myanmar over their social media activity and online expression since 2022, including at least 20 in Arakan State, according to a report by Data for Myanmar (D4M). D4M documented 2,029 arrests from 2022 through August 2026, involving people accused of opposing the military regime or supporting revolutionary groups through social media and other online platforms. Th

Min Aung Hlaing inside the Presidential office on Aug. 28, 2026, in Naypyidaw.Photograph by Jes Aznar for TIME DMG Newsroom 24 September 2026, Yangon Myanmar President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing has called for renewed cooperation with the United States and urged Washington to reconsider sanctions against him, as his administration seeks to rebuild relations with Western countries after years of diplomatic isolation. Min Aung Hlaing made the remarks in an exclus

Mizzima Ground sources report that the Myanmar military junta has continued to launch airstrikes until this morning 23 September after their forces were forced to retreat during a clash with the Arakan Army (AA). The junta had launched a large-scale offensive near Kan Kyaw village and Point (948) hill in Mindon Township, located on the border of Rakhine State and Magway Region. The AA announced on September 22 that junta columns suffered heavy casualties during clashes near K