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July 31 Mizzima. The Women Peace Network (WPN) today (July 31) issued a statement expressing extreme concern over reports that over 300,000 Rohingya refugees residing in Malaysia and Bangladesh are to be handed over to t
The 2026 3rd Monsoon Tree Planting Ceremony of Commander-in-Chief Office (Army, Navy, Air) families was held near Yezin Dam in Zeyathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday. Commander-in-Chief of Defence services General
Myanmar Police Force seized stimulant tablets worth 1.5 billion kyats in Lewe Township and arrested five suspects.,On July 23, a combined team of Anti‑Narcotics Task Force stopped a Toyota Ipsum vehicle near Kyar Kan Vil
Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing received Mr. Daba Debele Hunde, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Myanmar based in Japan, at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday. During the meeting, both sides fr
A new business idea program called “Tomorrow Boss” has been launched to support Myanmar’s young entrepreneurs. The initiative is a joint effort between China’s Yunnan International Communication Center (YICC) and Myanmar
President U Min Aung Hlaing delivered a State of the Union Address at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session on July 31. The speech marks the government’s first 100 days in office. In his address, the President highlighted succe
Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe received Mr. Arnaud de Baecque, Resident Representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to Myanmar, at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday. Du
The opening ceremony of Diamond Jubilee Archway of the University of Yangon took place on Thursday. Union Minister for Education Dr. Chaw Chaw Sein, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu and Deputy Minister U Nay
Tatmadaw columns have continued operations along the Kalay–Tamu Road to regain control from armed terrorists. On July 30, security forces advancing from the Tamu side captured Witote , Titainyan , and Yan Tine Aung villa
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced that from August 15, 2026, people can apply online for new electricity meters through the official website www.moee.gov.mm. The move aims to make the process faster, reduc
The Ayeyarwady Region Government has issued an announcement calling for emergency evacuation and caution due to the risk of flooding in Letmaenar town and its surrounding areas caused by a breach in the Ngwanta dam. Acco
State Administration Council Chairman Min Aung Hlaing stated that the public is urged to cooperate with the fuel conservation policy of the odd/even system and Work From Home on Wednesdays. "By designating odd/even days
Burma News International (BNI) is a network of 15 independent media and news organizations based in and around Burma A military junta convoy attempting to reinforce the strategic Nat Yay Kan base along the Ann-Padan Road
A military tribunal in Mandalay has sentenced eight protesters, including prominent student leader Htet Myat Aung, to 37 years in prison each following their participation in demonstrations opposing the junta’s proposed
Malaria and dengue fever continue to spread rapidly among internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Karenni (Kayah) State, with ongoing conflict and lack of proper shelter complicating control efforts, local health offi
Malaysia has started documenting and screening thousands of detained Myanmar nationals as part of a repatriation program agreed with Myanmar, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said Thursday. Saifuddin said Myanmar had committed to accept up to 5,000 of its citizens currently living in Malaysia and an unspecified number currently in Cox’s Bazar, a town in south east Bangladesh. Malaysia had identified up to 4,000 Myanmar nationals in its 19 detention depots, who will be moved to a single site for security screening and documentation purposes, he said. “We will certainly meet the target of 5,000 individuals once this process is complete,” Saifuddin told reporters, adding that the foreign ministry will handle the next stage of the repatriation process with Myanmar. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had said Wednesday that those being repatriated were Rohingya refugees. “People ask why we do not simply send them back. Send them where? Myanmar had refused to accept them before. Now, because of our good relations with Myanmar, they have agreed to take back 5,000 from Malaysia,” Anwar was cited as saying by the New Straits Times. However, Saifuddin, who did not explicitly identify the 5,000 individuals as Rohingya, said only Myanmar nationals with refugee status were being repatriated. Foreign ministry officials could not be immediately reached for comment. Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, a commissioner for refugee, relief and repatriation in Cox’s Bazar, told The Associated Press by phone that he was not aware of any repatriation of Rohingya from Bangladesh. In Naypyidaw, regime officials also rejected reports that it would accept Rohingyas. Han Win Aung, director-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) department at Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, said the repatriation program was focused solely on verified Myanmar nationals currently held in detention centers in Malaysia. Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, does not recognize the Rohingya as one of the country’s 135 lawful ethnic minorities, instead referring to them as Bengalis to imply they are natives from Bangladesh and are illegally settled in Myanmar. “This is not about bringing back Bengalis. There are Myanmar nationals who are being held in detention centers in Malaysia for various reasons,” Han Win Aung told the AP. “Both sides are still at the stage of coordinating to repatriate only those whose identity as genuine Myanmar citizens has been verified.” He said the plan follows earlier repatriation operations in 2021 and 2022, when Myanmar received more than 1,100 of its nationals stranded in Malaysia. Han Win Aung said the number of people to be repatriated and the timeline for transfer remain under discussion. Malaysia is home to about 215,600 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the U.N. refugee agency, including about 126,000 Rohingya who make up one of Southeast Asia’s largest refugee community. Despite hosting them, Malaysia is not a party to the U.N. Refugee Convention and treats refugees as undocumented migrants. AP
Tens of thousands of acres of agricultural farmland across at least 11 townships in Arakan State have been devastated by historic monsoon flooding, leaving rural communities in urgent need of seed rice and emergency fina
As dawn breaks and birds begin singing in the morning, the sound of school bells once again echoes across the forests like a melody. Recently, the sounds of children reciting lessons and teachers instructing in classroom
Malaria and dengue fever continue to spread among displaced people in Karenni State to this day. While current conditions make it hard to eliminate these diseases, the Interim Executive Council (IEC)’s Health Ministry director, Saya Philip, told Kantarawaddy Times that they will keep doing everything they can on both prevention and treatment. “I don’t think it’s easy to eliminate. Reducing it is something the previous government also did a lot of. But under the current circumstances, even though we have a plan, it’s hard to carry out. Why? Because people are hiding in the forest without proper shelter, exposed to mosquitoes. It’s hard to do this work under these conditions. But that doesn’t mean we’re giving up — we’re doing everything we can on prevention and on treating malaria,” Saya Philip said. He added that while malaria cases could continue through the rainy season, no deaths from malaria or dengue have been recorded so far. Malaria and dengue have been occurring since the start of the rainy season last June and continue today. Both diseases recur in Karenni State every year and remain an annual health problem for local residents. Since malaria and dengue are mainly transmitted by mosquitoes, the simplest way to prevent them is to avoid mosquito bites, said Dr. Ye Zaw, who provides health services on the ground. “For us, it’s quite simple — both dengue and malaria are caused by mosquitoes. If you don’t get bitten, there’s nothing to worry about. So if we do what’s needed to avoid mosquito bites, these diseases will naturally go away,” he said. A health worker providing care in displaced-persons camps in Shadaw Township said malaria and dengue are still occurring there as well. “It’s the same on this side. But it’s better than in previous months. In the months when fighting was happening, about 10 people a day would come down with it. Now there are days with only 3 cases. It’s still happening, but it’s eased somewhat,” the health worker said. According to data compiled by the Karenni Human Rights Group (KnHRG), around 300 people were infected with malaria in Karenni State last June, and medicine shortages remain a challenge for treatment due to transportation difficulties.
Photo: An online scam site in the Phalu region. The Karen National Union (KNU) announced on July 31 that the staged crackdowns on online scam operations by the military junta and its associates are intentionally aimed at
The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on an alleged head of a crime syndicate that operated in Cambodia and an armed Myanmar group over cyberscams targeting victims worldwide. Brussels said it was placing “mul
MizzimaEAE Mizzima. The European Union (EU) imposed sanctions on July 30 against the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and five of its top officials, accusing them of providing security and protection to online scam
Photo – U Aung Kyaw Moe. U Aung Kyaw Moe, Deputy Minister for Human Rights of the National Unity Government (NUG), announced on his social media that he has resigned from his post effective July 31. Maug Khet Nway (July
In Leik Myar Naung Township, Ayeyarwady Region, around 10:45 PM on July 30, approximately 20 feet of the embankment of the dam on the Ngwun River broke due to water pressure. As a result, river water has entered the low-
When Pacifist Farooq fled the Myanmar military’s genocidal campaign in 2016, he hoped to find safety in Bangladesh. Years later, after surviving targeted violence in refugee camps, he sought sanctuary in Malaysia. Today,
The Yangon-Pyay-Yangon route has begun operation with new modern Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train sets since the morning of July 31. The opening ceremony for the operation of the modern DEMU train sets on the N
The junta leader made the remarks in a speech to the country’s military-backed parliament marking his first 100 days as president. "We will not accept any external interference," Min Aung Hlaing said. "We will deal with
July 31 Min Aung Hlaing, the interim president of Myanmar, said that some ASEAN countries have discriminated against Myanmar for the past five years, but they have tolerated it. Min Aung Hlaing, the interim president, ma
The European Union (EU) imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) and five of its senior figures on 30 July, accusing the armed group of protecting large-scale online scam compounds around My
The People's Military Service Law will continue to be implemented, said the Head of State, President U Min Aung Hlaing. This was stated by the Head of State President during the State Address on the government's 100-day
Mizzima As part of the ongoing global initiative to bring the Myanmar dictatorship to justice, war crimes survivors from north-western Chin State have filed their second “motion to resolve” at the Philippines Department
In Laymyatnar Township, Ayeyarwady Region, rescue operations are being carried out as the Ngawan River water level has risen, causing water to enter urban wards and villages, according to the Ayeyarwady Region Fire Briga
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has voiced serious concern over Malaysia’s announcement that Myanmar has agreed to take back around 5,000 Rohingya currently in Malaysia, warning that any return to Myanmar
The Special Advisory Council – Myanmar (SAC-M) has called on the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to get serious over the Myanmar crisis.,This statement, issued 29 July, is issued by Dato’ Sri Saifuddin Ab
Mizzima A man who lured children in Insein Township, Yangon Region, drugged them with psychotropic substances, forced them to engage in same-sex sexual acts, and filmed and sold the videos has been sentenced to 40 years
A young man using stimulant tablets was arrested along with the tablets in Kawthoung Township, Tanintharyi Region, the Kawthoung Township People’s Defense Organization (PDO-KT) announced in a statement dated 29 July. Acc