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Methamphetamine tablets worth K1.5 billion were seized in Lewe Township, Nay Pyi Taw Council Territory, according to the Myanmar Police Force. The five arrested suspects, Min Min Han, Aung Ko Ko (aka Aung Ko), Kyaw Win (
The warrant states that Thai law enforcement gathered credible evidence showing that Saw Mote Thon—also known as Saw Eh Mote Thon, a Myanmar national believed to be around 50 years old—committed human trafficking offense
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Mandalay yesterday evening, sending light tremors across several parts of Upper Myanmar, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) reported. The quake occurred at 8:32:45 pm
IN today’s era, digital transformation and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming manufacturing industries; therefore, technological application capabilities, digital skills, innovation capacity, and lifelong l
Dr. Kyaw Soe, the People's Hluttaw representative for Toungoo constituency, stated that they have once again urged the Union government to relax the restrictions on vehicles, which are currently limited to driving on eve
Malaysia says Myanmar to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Myanmar has agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya from Burma currently living in Malaysia, where there has recently been hate spee
Applications for new electricity meters, which are necessary for household, business, and industrial use, can be submitted via website starting August 15, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced on July 30. It i
New QR codes for fuel purchase will be issued to vehicle owners who have been victims of others fraudulently purchasing fuel using their vehicle registration numbers, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced on J
It is known that a discussion was held on the topic of the World Artificial Intelligence Organization and Global South Development Opportunities. This discussion program was jointly organized by the Myanmar Institute of
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has reportedly issued an arrest warrant for Mote Thone, a senior leader of the pro-regime Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), over his alleged role in cross-border human t
Discussions were held on the mutual exchange of experiences related to peace-making efforts for the cessation of conflicts and the dispatch of peace-building teams for observation. A delegation led by H.E. Mr. Daba Debel
Reports have emerged that a dam near Hlaymyethna Township in Ayeyarwady Region has breached, and residents are relocating to safer areas. A local resident from Hlaymyethna Township stated, "Information came out this even
Nai Min Lwin / Irrawaddy Times July 30 The first draft of the Common Political Agreement of the Spring Revolution Forces has been approved and will be entrusted to the entire revolutionary force, and will be sent to forc
In Ayeyarwaddy Region, over 500 soldiers have been deployed in the past three days, and troop deployments to border checkpoints adjacent to southern Rakhine State are accelerating, it has been learned. The arriving force
Ayeyarwaddy Times July 30 It has been observed that the military is frequently engaging in psychological warfare propaganda, portraying the emergence of defectors to boost the morale of its supporters and within the mili
Myanmar has agreed to re-accept about 5,000 Rohingya refugees staying in Malaysia, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced. He said that although there were difficulties at the start of this process, it has come to fruition due to the good relations between Malaysia and Myanmar. "People say to send the Rohingyas back to their original place, but where to send them? They have to be sent to Myanmar. Previously, Myanmar did not want to accept them," Anwar said. "Due to the good, friendly, and close relations between Malaysia and Myanmar, Myanmar has now agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees in Malaysia as the first batch," he said. Hundreds of Rohingya refugees who arrived by three buses from Penang last Monday had gathered in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office on Jalan Bukit Pataling, Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Fadil Masd told that these refugees are being moved in stages to three states designated by civil society organizations and UNHCR. Regarding this incident, Anwar said yesterday that refugees who disturb the peace and order of the public in Malaysia or attempt to occupy areas will not be tolerated. Anwar warned that Rohingya refugees in Malaysia should not gather on the streets or in public places and disrupt the rule of law. He added that the police have been instructed to take action against any group that disturbs the public and gathers on the streets, and these refugees will be moved to designated locations.
Ayeyarwaddy Times (Daik Oo), July 30 The Myanmar Political Prisoners Network (PPNM) stated on July 29 that unjust treatment, including forced labor, solitary confinement, and torture, continues to be inflicted upon polit
A man who allegedly drugged children with sedatives and alcohol, sexually abused them while they were unconscious, and filmed the acts to sell via Telegram has been sentenced to 40 years in prison by the district court,
Philippine Foreign Minister and ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar, Therese Lazaro, has stated that she plans to visit Myanmar for a humanitarian trip by the end of this year. She confirmed this at the 10th ASEAN Media Forum
YANGON – A total of K2.488 billion worth of psychotropic drugs were seized along with three suspects in Ma Yan Gone, Dagon Township (Seik Kan), and Thanlyin townships within Yangon Region, according to statements from th
The government is prioritizing the implementation of public rental housing in areas with a high demand for housing, according to Deputy Minister U Myo Myint of the Ministry of Construction. This statement was made in res
Myanmar is proceeding with the cultivation of summer paddy using irrigation systems, based on the 2025-2026 monsoon season and the availability of irrigation water, said Dr. Ye Tint Htun, Deputy Minister of the Ministry
There are currently no plans to operate coastal cargo vessels for regular trips between Yangon and Rakhine State, said Deputy Minister of Transport U Tun Lu. This was in response to a question from U Mya Lwin, the Nation
The National Unity Government (NUG) -In an Education & Leadership Trip to New York City, PAR Research by Burmese American Community Institute – BACI, youth leaders and researchers met with U Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar’s Perma
It is reported that a ceremony for the presentation of village land lease permits, implemented under the State Government's 100-day plan, was held at the City Hall (Mya Sandi Hall) in Myawaddy Township, Myawaddy District
Thai authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Major Saw Mote Thon, commander of Military Region 4 and Battalion 1022 of the junta-aligned Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), over cross-border human trafficking charges,
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is occurring at an alarming scale across Shan State, accompanied by systemic barriers that prevent survivors from accessing justice, according to a report released on July 30 by th
Myanmar resistance forces and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) met with the Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF) in late July to synchronize political and military operations. Formed i
Numerous investigative reports have emerged over the past five years concerning rare earth mining in Myanmar, particularly since the military junta's illegitimate seizure of power in 2021. Environmental destruction, lack of control, and poor working conditions for laborers have been the reasons for local communities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to hold placards and demand that these destructive practices be stopped. However, it would be most appropriate to label this resistance against mining by the newcomers India, the United States, and China, which has an insatiable appetite for rare earths, as a "Mission Impossible," given the many factors hindering intervention. To accept the facts, protests by locals in Myanmar's northeastern regions and by Buddhist monks on the Thai side can hit the headlines and bring "rare earth mining" into the realm of political and public discourse. However, tackling the adverse impacts on the environment and the public is a difficult challenge. Why is the demand so high? Rare earth mining is a new global "gold rush," a mining operation that has rapidly developed over the past decade worldwide, especially in China and Myanmar. The heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) primarily mined in Myanmar are Dysprosium (Dy) and Terbium (Tb). In the mining industry, these two are often combined and referred to as "DyTb." Myanmar also extracts small amounts of other heavy rare earth elements such as Yttrium, Holmium, and Lutetium. However, Dysprosium and Terbium dominate the entire supply chain. Dysprosium and Terbium are rarely used alone to make a product. Instead, they serve as important dopants (or "dopants") that are mixed in small quantities (typically 1% to 10%) into regular Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets. The addition of Dysprosium and Terbium significantly improves the coercivity and temperature stability of the magnet. Without them, ordinary magnets lose their magnetism and are completely damaged when they encounter high operating temperatures. Unlike light rare earth elements, there is still no effective alternative for Dysprosium and Terbium in high-performance engineering applications. This fact has made the illegal and dangerous mines in northern Myanmar the very first step for the world's "clean energy" transition, advanced defense production of the latest technological weapons including drones, electric cars, and consumer electronics, including the elements used in smartphones. Rare earths are an indispensable component of new technologies. Latest mining report A recently released report by Rest of World, "The hidden cost of Myanmar’s rare earth mines," states that many countries consider rare earths as "critical minerals" that are highly important for economic and security interests but are also vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. As competition for control over supply chains intensifies, rare earth extraction has left behind a trail of extensive destruction in the producing countries. Myanmar, the world's largest supplier of Dysprosium and Terbium, is now bearing an unequal burden. Myanmar has now become the center of attention. According to Global Witness, an environmental watchdog NGO, Myanmar surpassed China in 2021 to become the world's largest producer of heavy rare earth metals. As the United States, China, and India strive to gain tighter control over rare earth supply chains to promote their national interests, their demands are indirectly channeling funds to conflict actors in Myanmar during the war period, pushing for rapid extraction with little or no protection, and causing a wave of destruction. Environmental and public costs Myanmar's clandestine rare earth mining operations run without any public records of operating licenses or the companies involved. The work sites are heavily guarded, and only a handful of journalists have been able to report from the ground over the past decade, according to the Rest of World report. However, news has leaked out about poisoned rivers, forests devoid of wildlife, and agricultural land so contaminated that farmers cannot sell their crops. Sporadic protests by frustrated locals and people on the Thai border due to the destruction have occasionally made headlines. A report by a local human rights group in May indicated that a Chinese rare earth mining company in Shan State, eastern Myanmar, was using prisoners and trafficked individuals as "slave labor." The report found that both the Myanmar military junta and the Wa State Army (UWSA), an ethnic armed group that has a ceasefire with the military, were involved in this practice. Almost no control The business entities carrying out this metal extraction face few repercussions in Myanmar. This is because the operation is conducted within a legally ambiguous area. Chinese companies extract rare earths in autonomous military regions controlled by local ethnic armed groups that receive a share of the profits and protect the mining operations. The extracted materials are then transported across the border into China by truck.
A YBS bus exploded and caught fire in Yangon. The APHR urged that Rohingya people should not be sent back to the Myanmar junta. A person who committed sexual abuse against children and sold videos of it was sentenced to
YT (July 30) The Prisoners of Conscience Network of Myanmar (PPNM) announced on July 29 that prison authorities at Daik Oo Prison are subjecting political prisoners to unjust torture and abuse, including confinement. It
The victim’s husband has denied claims on pro-junta social media channels that the killing was deliberate. . . The resistance leader was a member of the People's Defence Force (PDF) since the February 2021 coup. She was
National Unity Government -The People's Defence Force (PDF) in Myeik, Tanintharyi Region, announced the arrest of a 17-year-old youth caught using WY stimulant pills, along with 25 pills. -Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanma
Kayah State Chief Minister U Ant Maw inspected the Station Hospital in Loilemlay Township on July 30. During the visit, the State Public Health Director briefed him on the preparations underway to reopen the health facil
With the aims of developing human resources in Myanmar’s hotel and tourism sector, enhancing bilateral cultural exchange between Myanmar and Russia, and providing comprehensive and quality services to Russian tourists vi
32nd day meeting of second regular session of third Pyithu Hluttaw was held in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday. Hluttaw Representatives raised questions on appointment of laboratory staff for Dawei District Agriculture Office, u