News About Myanmar

Narinjara News, October 19, 2025 On October 19, the Arakan Army (AA) issued a military alert due to ongoing movements by the Myanmar army in Arakan (Rakhine), which aims to seize towns currently held by the AA. In a document named "Notice and Prohibition Order," the AA declared that the Myanmar army, under the existing military government, has been organizing military efforts with greater care than in the past. Especially in cities like Sittwe a nd Kyaukpyu, where there is co

The Myanmar military regime has reinforced its frontline positions outside Sittwe, the Rakhine State capital, and is fortifying areas on the road to Ponnagyun Township, which is controlled by the ethnic Arakan Army (AA), according to local sources. Residents said junta troops have repaired a crucial bridge—which regime forces destroyed early last year—on the Sittwe-Ponnagyun road and pushed into Ponnagyun Township, where they have built large bunkers. “They deployed drones an

Date – 20 October 2025 Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (7,388) 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 (29,843) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,537) are currently in detention, (11,233) of whom are serving sentences.  These are the numbers verified by the Assistance Association for Political

Fighting continues in the northern part of Ye Township, Mon State, and resistance forces have urged civilians to move and live cautiously due to ongoing military activity. Clashes between the military council troops and joint resistance forces have been ongoing since October 10, after junta columns advanced into areas under the control of the revolutionary joint forces in northern Ye Township. According to the Ramanaya Mon Army (RMA), the junta troops continued their offensiv

The National Unity Government (NUG) -Ministry of Defence-NUG stated that they would send the design of the certificates of honour, which the donors themselves can check its validity, starting from October 17. -In Paungty Township of Bago Region, there was a mine attack on 5 junta policemen from Moattie Police Station. According to the People’s Defence Force (3601), 2 police officers were seriously injured. -In Tilin Township of Magway Region, Ministry of Human Rights-NUG cond

Mizzima On 17 October, the Burma Human Rights Network (BHRN) issued a statement warning of increasing risks of atrocities due to a rise in anti-Muslim hate speech and incitement to violence throughout Myanmar. BHRN urged the UN, ASEAN, OIC, and international governments to take immediate action by monitoring hate-speech trends, sanctioning extremist actors, dismantling junta-backed militias like Pyusawhti, and ensuring protection of Myanmar’s Muslim and Rohingya communities.