Spring Revolution – Mizzima Daily Notes

11 October 2026

Revolutionary Politics and Military Developments

The Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) said on 9 October that Myanmar military forces had used fighter jets and drones to attack civilians, IDP camps, and places where civilians live and work in Karenni State and Pekon Township.

According to the KNDF, 20 civilians were killed and at least 57 others injured during August and September.

The Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour and Humanitarian Affairs under the National Unity Government (NUG) also reported that 1,551 children have been killed during the Spring Revolution period as a result of actions by the coup military.

These figures underscore the continuing humanitarian consequences of attacks on civilians and children.

The Political Prisoners Network–Myanmar (PPNM) said on 10 October that 35 political prisoners have been re-arrested after completing their prison terms and being released.

The cases are raising further concerns over the safety of former political prisoners and the wider issue of securing genuine freedom for political detainees.

On political cooperation, senior leaders of the Spring Revolution Political Coordination and Leadership Council (SCEF) and the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) held their second meeting.

The two-hour online discussion took place on 8 October and was attended by NUG Acting President Duwa Lashi La, SCEF rotating chair Khu Oo Reh, SCEF Secretariat Coordinator Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, and a ULA/AA delegation led by Vice Chair (1) Dr. Nyo Twan Awng.

In education, Myanmar Spring University held its third graduation ceremony on 7 October and awarded degrees to 153 graduates. The event highlighted continuing efforts to sustain education despite the country’s political and military crisis.

Domestic Social and Public-Safety Issues

Residents near the Ma Mya Reservoir in Myanaung Township, Ayeyawady Region, were evacuating from low-lying villages after an earthen section of the reservoir embankment reportedly subsided. Authorities and local communities face an urgent need to move potentially affected residents to safer areas and closely monitor any further risk.

In the electricity sector, the military-controlled Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced that electricity would be distributed on a rotational basis beginning 5 October, citing rising temperatures and higher electricity demand linked to El Niño conditions.

Continued electricity shortages are likely to place additional pressure on households and businesses.

Economy and Environment

The US Treasury Department placed Shwe Byain Phyu Group, its founder Thein Win Zaw, and members of his family under sanctions in January 2024.

According to the US government, the company was involved in importing and distributing petroleum products for the Myanmar military, while members of the family owned at least 20 companies with close links to the military authorities.

Reuters reported that senior US officials had shifted away from a policy of isolating the Myanmar military after the coup and had held direct talks with military leader Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw. Taken together with earlier sanctions, these developments suggest that possible changes in US policy and engagement with Myanmar will require close monitoring.

Environmental concerns are also growing in northern Thailand. Khaosod English reported that soil tests in agricultural areas around the Kok, Sai and Ruak river basins in Chiang Rai found that around 20% of tested farmland contained arsenic above accepted standards, while another 50% required monitoring.

Because contamination could enter the food chain through agricultural products, there are growing calls for public disclosure of soil-test results, clearer agricultural zoning, and support for farmers to shift to alternative crops where necessary.

Thailand and Regional Developments

Thai authorities raided an unlicensed nightclub on Khao San Road in Bangkok early on 10 October. Khaosod English reported that 102 people were found inside, including 30 people under the age of 20, while 31 tested positive for drug use. The case has renewed questions about youth safety and regulatory oversight of nightlife businesses.

China’s revised National Defence Mobilization Law came into force on 1 October.

The legislation, first enacted in 2010, has undergone its first major revision. Its implementation and possible implications for regional security will require continued monitoring.

Taiwan marked its National Day on 10 October.

President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan would not compromise on its freedom or the right of its people to determine their own future. Amid continuing tensions with China, he also called for democratic countries in the Indo-Pacific to work together to preserve regional peace and stability.

China’s K visa programme was also highlighted in regional reporting. The programme does not require employer sponsorship or an invitation letter and reportedly has no numerical cap on visas. It came into force on 1 October 2025 and has been described by some international media as “China’s H-1B visa,” particularly after the United States announced a US$100,000 fee for new H-1B visas.

International Developments

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on 9 October, according to Reuters and AP. Buildings were reported damaged or collapsed, and residents were evacuated from affected areas. The extent of casualties and damage remained under assessment.