Spring Revolution – Mizzima Daily Notes

27 September 2026

Revolutionary politics and military affairs

Acting President Duwa Lashi La of the National Unity Government (NUG) expressed gratitude to Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta for continuing to speak out so that the international community does not forget Myanmar’s crisis. At the same time, NUG Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Than said that because of the united resistance of revolutionary forces, self-determination and self-administration are now taking practical shape on the ground.

As revolutionary forces continue to emphasize Myanmar’s political future and federal governance, leaflets were distributed in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, calling for support for Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun to continue representing Myanmar at the United Nations General Assembly. The Wetlet Township People’s Strike Leading Committee said this was part of a wider effort linking domestic revolutionary activity with the issue of Myanmar’s representation in international institutions.

Regarding Kyaw Moe Tun, the junta’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 13 September that it had revoked his status as Myanmar’s representative. However, this remains a separate matter from the UN’s own process for determining representation.

Efforts to maintain education and public life during the revolution

Amid political and military pressure, revolutionary communities are also continuing education and social activities. To mark the 31st birthday of Ko Wai Moe Naing from Budalin Township, who is known affectionately as “Little Panda” and is detained for his anti-dictatorship activism, the Budalin Township strike forces launched the “Little Panda Mobile Library.”

The mobile library will allow people to read books and will also include colouring and play activities for children. This initiative shows that even amid armed conflict and political pressure, community-based activities are continuing to support public education and children’s daily lives.

Domestic and health issues

Restrictions on religious freedom and religious activities continue to appear in Myanmar’s social environment. According to a 24 September statement by the Burma Research Institute (BRI), the junta-controlled Supreme Court revoked the licences of three Baptist pastors who had been authorized to officiate Christian marriage ceremonies. BRI said the order was issued on 9 June.

Separately, the Burma Human Rights Network (BHRN) said in a 23 September statement that pressure on Muslim religious sites, mosque renovation work and prayer activities in Yangon and Mandalay had increased since August. It said junta authorities had closed prayer sites and ordered renovation work to stop.

BHRN’s August social media monitoring report also said religious and ethnic hate speech and disinformation continued to spread, including content targeting Muslims and Rohingya. These developments remain a social problem that can affect trust among communities amid the current political conflict.

Economy and environment

Regional environmental and economic conditions continue to show the importance of climate and waste-management issues. In Cambodia, plastic pollution causes an estimated economic loss of about US$2.5 million annually, and a project has been launched to reduce plastic use in the food and beverage sector and develop recyclable economic systems.

This situation, together with flooding and risks to urban infrastructure, shows that regional countries need to treat weather extremes and environmental management as long-term priorities.

Thailand and the region

In Thailand, heavy rainfall has increased flooding and maritime danger in Bangkok and Pattaya at the same time. In Pattaya, heavy rain, strong winds and high waves caused six boats to sink, leading authorities to temporarily ban tourist boats from going out to sea.

In Bangkok, heavy rain from the night of 25 September into 26 September caused severe flooding, especially in the eastern part of the city. Min Buri and Khlong Sam Wa districts recorded 274.5 mm and 273 mm of rainfall respectively, while nearly 300 mm of rain fell across the city within 48 hours, according to Thai PBS World.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration operated all major pumping stations at full capacity to drain water into the Chao Phraya River, pumping at a rate of 1,200 cubic metres per second. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the situation could improve within six hours if there was no further heavy rain.

However, a 58-year-old woman died from electrocution in the flooded Khlong Chan housing estate, showing that the flooding is not only a transport problem but also directly linked to life-threatening risks. Floodwater also entered Huamark Stadium and the cycling track, while cars near Rajamangala National Stadium were submerged. Water levels were expected to continue rising until 27 September if rain continued.

Warnings have also been issued against driving into flooded underpasses in Bangkok, as it is dangerous to enter areas where the water depth is unknown.

Regional security and maritime tensions

As Thailand faces weather and security-related incidents, tensions in the South China Sea have also risen again in the wider Asian security environment. Since July, maritime confrontations between Chinese and Philippine forces have become more frequent. On 20 July, a physical confrontation occurred near Scarborough Shoal, and on 18 September Chinese and Philippine vessels collided near Sabina Shoal.

India is continuing work on its domestically produced high-speed train. The B35 train is being designed to operate at speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour.

In the United States, a confrontation occurred outside the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., between Tibetan activists and people carrying Chinese flags.

International developments related to Myanmar

A significant international development related to Myanmar is the legal opinion issued on 24 September by Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The case concerns an Austrian company that exported civilian aircraft designed for basic flight training, along with related parts and technology, to the Myanmar Air Force.

The Advocate General recommended that, based on the physical and technical capabilities of the items, they should be interpreted broadly as “dual-use” goods that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. The key issue is that the aircraft could be used to train military pilots or for reconnaissance flights. However, it should be noted that the Advocate General’s opinion is not yet the final ruling of the CJEU.

Myanmar’s religious freedom situation and the condition of minority religious communities also continue to receive the attention of international human rights organizations. Recent statements by BRI and BHRN separately highlighted the revocation of Christian pastors’ licences and restrictions on Muslim places of worship.