Spring Revolution – Mizzima Daily Notes

15 November 2026

Despite thousands of civilian deaths resulting from the military junta’s armed conflicts, airstrikes, and human rights violations over more than five years of military rule, the resolve of the public and revolutionary forces to uproot the dictatorship remains completely undiminished. On 13 November, the Arakan Army’s (AA) pledged to fully capture the remaining three townships in Rakhine State.

Military and Territorial Control

Marking the third anniversary of the resumption of fighting in the Rakhine region on 13 November, the Arakan Army (AA) issued a statement announcing its utmost efforts to fully capture the remaining three townships under its target – Sittwe, Kyaukphyu, and Manaung – and to return ancestral Rakhine lands to the Rakhine people. The AA also paid special tribute to all Rakhine citizens who have sacrificed their lives and properties over the past three years.

Human Rights, Conflict Impacts, and Junta Abuses

According to an ISP Myanmar report, over five years into the military coup (from February 2021 to September 2026), armed conflicts resulted in no fewer than 12,893 civilian deaths, while at least 2,183 civilians were killed during early coup protest crackdowns and in interrogation centers.

Similarly, a three-month report by the Myanmar Conflict Analysis Research Institute (MCARI) covering July to September stated that out of 3,004 total deaths caused by conflicts nationwide, 729 were civilians, with 85.3 percent (622 people) of those civilian deaths perpetrated by junta forces. During this three-month period, airstrikes on the Kyauktaw Myoma Market on September 28 killed 50 civilians, while 6,677 individuals were arrested and 291,643 displacement instances occurred.

ASEAN Diplomacy and Border River Pollution

On 14 November, ASEAN foreign ministers began meetings in Manila, Philippines, discussing joint responses to rising energy costs, security tensions, and the El Niño climate threat. At the upcoming ASEAN Summit from November 15 to 17, leaders will meet with major powers including the US, China, and Japan to discuss Myanmar’s civil war and South China Sea disputes.

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) visited the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), where Philippine officials confirmed that no junta leaders or ministers—including military chief Min Aung Hlaing—have been officially invited to the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila this week.

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak announced that Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to hold a meeting on November 25 and 26 to discuss cross-border river pollution affecting the Sai and Kok rivers. Toxic runoff from unregulated mining activities in Shan State has severely damaged tourism, livelihoods, and daily life for residents in Mae Sai district, Thailand.

Domestic Administration, Parliament, and General News

The National Unity Government (NUG) has warned citizens to prepare for temperature spikes, droughts, and fire hazards caused by a severe El Niño from October 2026 to February 2027. However, the General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB) pointed out that for people in the Wet region who face daily displacement and internet blackouts, accessing information and preparing remains difficult.

During the junta’s 3rd Pyithu Hluttaw 3rd regular session on November 13, the scrutiny committee reported that out of three motions submitted across the 1st and 2nd regular sessions, only 1 was approved, while commitments were obtained for 329 out of 505 questions.

In a night raid on November 12 at Golden River Residence Condo in Ward 8, Thaketa Township, Yangon Region, authorities arrested 106 individuals – including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Myanmar nationals – along with wanted Chinese bounty target Su Fu Quan. Seizures included 121 computers, 190 phones, 1 server, and numerous bank books used in online scam operations.

International News and General Events

The White House announced that US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first-ever historic three-way summit in Shenzhen, China this week during the APEC summit. The talks will focus on nuclear arms reduction and the war in Iran, but will not cover the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Dublin, Ireland on the night of 12 November, following their trip to Moscow.

A major telecommunications outage across US air traffic control centers prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights on Friday. Marking only the second such nationwide stop since the 9/11 attacks, over 1,000 flights were cancelled and nearly 10,000 delayed, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded.

A widespread service outage of Microsoft’s Outlook and other applications heavily disrupted email and online services for corporations, government agencies, the UK National Health Service (NHS), courts, and universities in the US and abroad.

US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated on November 13 that the FBI is still investigating whether Alice Huang—linked to former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s scandal—is a Chinese spy, and the Department of Justice has not yet made a final decision.

In New Orleans, USA, the Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the 129-passenger river cruise boat American Heritage on the Mississippi River, causing the vessel to sink and sending 32 passengers to local hospitals.

Thai Immigration Police arrested 37-year-old Chinese national Mr. Tang in Samut Prakan Province, who was wanted by China for allegedly operating an illegal online gambling payment and account-clearing network with a turnover exceeding 700 million yuan (approx. 3.5 billion baht).

Five ancient sites containing rock art and Buddha statues dating back up to 10,000 years were discovered inside Phu Phan Man National Park in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand.

During the Diwali festival in India, 35-year-old Rajendra Barautiya was killed after a friend playfully placed an explosive homemade bomb styled like a round sweet used for wild boar hunting into his mouth, which detonated when he bit down.

Summary

In summary, the events of 14 November reflect the domestic political and military landscape through the junta’s human rights violation records and revolutionary forces’ territorial control efforts. At the same time, the continued exclusion of the junta leader from the ASEAN summit, bilateral discussions on border water pollution, major powers’ historic summits, and global communication outages stand out as significant developments on the international front.