News About Myanmar

The Kawthoolei Army (KTLA), a Karen National Union (KNU) splinter group, stated that it has established an independent republic in territory under its control in Myawaddy Township, Karen State, on Monday. It added that KTLA chief-of-staff Nerdah Mya, who is the son of former KNU leader Bo Mya, is the new president of the “independent Kawthoolei Republic” on Jan. 5, which marked the 78th Karen Independence Day from Britain. The KTLA is an anti-military militia that split from

The Solidarity Trade Union Myanmar (STUM) told DVB that three rounds of negotiations between management of the JOC Myanmar garment factory in Yangon’s Shwepyitha Township and its staff over a wage dispute achieved no results Dec. 29 to Jan. 3. A STUM spokesperson told DVB on the condition of anonymity that workers at JOC Myanmar garment factory went on strike Dec. 29 to protest a reduction in daily wages from 12,000 MMK ($3 USD) to 7,800 MMK ($2 USD). During negotiations, wor

The National Unity Government (NUG) will work with resistance allies to protect the Ayeyarwady River and ensure its continued flow, NUG spokesperson U Nay Phone Latt said. The resistance-run NUG’s stance comes amid China’s push, in collaboration with the coup regime, to revive a long-stalled mega dam project in the Myitsone area, north of the river. U Nay Phone Latt outlined the NUG’s stance on the Myitsone Dam project in a message the NUG sent to the Myanmar people and the i

Narinjara News, January 7, 2026 Amid the current conflict in the Nyaung Gyo area of Padaung Township, located in the Bago Region, an AA commando team unexpectedly launched an assault on a military convoy, leading to the casualties of more than a dozen soldiers, among whom was Colonel Han Lin Aung. This was confirmed by U Khaing Thukha, the spokesperson for the AA, to the Narinjara News Agency. "This incident is true. I can verify it," stated U Khaing Thukha. On January 4, aro

Narinjara News, January 7, 2026 Another person undergoing medical care has tragically passed away due to the bombing in Ngapali town. The incident took place on December 29 in the Linthar neighborhood of Ngapali town, located in Thandwe township, Rakhine State, which is a well-known tourist destination famous for its stunning beach. The person who has died has been recognized as U Win Naing, a 54-year-old man who lost his life on January 5 around 7 pm. The junta air force exe

Three regime troops ‘killed’ in Rakhine State capital A source close to the Arakan Army (AA) told DVB that at least three regime troops were killed and five others were injured by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or drones, launched by the AA in the Arakan State capital Sittwe on Saturday. Regime forces launched retaliatory artillery strikes against AA positions after it attacked four regime outposts on Jan. 2, the source added. A Sittwe resident told DVB that he has heard sma