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It is reported that the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) and the Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) met and discussed building a union based on democracy and federalism, and cooperating with t
The Solidarity Trade Union of Myanmar (STUM)—one of the country’s most prominent independent labor organizations—has officially terminated all trade union activities due to severe financial difficulties. The closure mark
The military ousted the People’s Defence Force (PDF) from Tamu Township’s Htinzin village, located along 81-mile (130 km) long Kalay-Tamu road in Sagaing Region, on Sunday—five days after regime forces reclaimed control
Myanmar’s premier resistance coalition, the Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF), held separate high-level online meetings on July 21–22, with the Pa-O National Liberation Organization
The speaker of Myanmar’s pro-military parliament, Aung Lin Dwe, has approved the country’s sweeping “Anti-Online Scam Bill,” establishing harsh legal penalties—including capital punishment and life imprisonment—for indiv
The Ministry of Education has announced that a placement test will be held on August 9 for students who are learning outside of school. Students who will take the placement test must apply and register at the respective
Myanmar and China will further promote cooperation in all sectors for media development, said Deputy Minister of Information U Ye Tint. This was stated during the "2026 Myanmar-China Twin City Media Forum and Myanmar-Chi
The regime has attacked Mone Hla, in Sagaing’s Khin-U Township, repeatedly since seizing power in a 2021 coup. An airstrike by the junta on Mone Hla village on Tuesday afternoon, around 3 pm, killed one woman and injured
Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) Chairman Saw Myar Razalin said, "We will continue to strive for lasting and stable peace, prioritizing the interests of the public." This was stated at a meeting between the National Unity a
Based on the friendship built over more than 70 years between Myanmar and Japan, State Counsellor Min Aung Hlaing has urged to further enhance trade, investment, and technological cooperation. The State Counsellor made t
In Myawaddy, Kayan State, a total of 777 individuals, including 620 Chinese male nationals and 11 female nationals, 3 Thai female nationals, and 32 Myanmar male nationals and 111 female nationals, were arrested on July 2
With most of the state now under its control, the group must now prove that it can meet people’s needs as well as it can fight. The Arakan Army (AA) faces its biggest test yet in proving its administrative capabilities,
President U Min Aung Hlaing attended the handover and live demonstration ceremony of completed technical projects at the Myanmar Space Agency (MSA) in Hlaing Township of Yangon. The President was submitted reports by the
President U Min Aung Hlaing visited and inspected the National Library (Yangon) and the National Museum (Yangon). At the National Library (Yangon), the library official-in-charge gave a presentation covering a brief hist
According to the amendment of Law Relating to Drafting and Submitting the Union Budget (2026), Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 1 (2026) has been enacted on July 27. The amended law consisted of 9 sections. It was signed by U
Similarly, according to the amendment of Law Relating to Drafting and Submitting the Region or State Budget (2026), Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 2 (2026) has been enacted. The amended law consisted of 9 sections. It was si
Auspicious 2026 Waso Robe Offering Ceremony was held by the families of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army, Navy, Air), Monday at the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army). On the occasion, members of the Sangh
Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw U Khin Yi, together with Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn and officials from the Pyithu Hluttaw Office, met with members of the Health and Sports Committee Monday afternoon at Hluttaw Affair
The meeting between the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) and the Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) was held Monday morning at the meeting hall of Thingaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw. Attending the
Union Minister for Religious Affairs U Tin Oo Lwin received Nepalese Ambassador Mr. Harishchandra Ghimire on July 27 in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, the Union Minister expressed deep gratitude for Nepal's donation to
Mekong, July 28 The Kokang Self-Administered Zone's Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) announced that it has renovated former scam buildings in Laikhaing city, Shan State, and distributed them to comrades
■ Should be able to send astronauts as well as launch satellites into space The establishment and development of the Myanmar Space Agency (MSA) is the realization of a dream for the country, said President Min Aung Hlain
It is reported that the Ayeyarwady Region Chief Minister has assigned project responsibilities to 8 townships to achieve target cultivation acreage and yield for oil crops such as groundnuts, sesame, sunflowers, beans, a
It is reported that military columns have recaptured Htin Zin new and old villages in Tamu Township along the Kalay-Tamu road. It is reported that military columns are carrying out security operations to regain control a
■Clashes occurred with KNLA and PDF groups that were providing protection to online scam and gambling perpetrators during the arrest operation. It has been learned that 777 individuals involved in online scam and gamblin
It is reported that farmers in the Pakokku region are experiencing reduced yields and financial losses for their Mong Oo crops, which were planted in May, due to insufficient rainfall even by July. Due to the decrease in
The National Unity Government (NUG) Monywa District Battalion (23/2) Tiger Brothers People’s Defence Force participated in a comedy performance competition in which revolutionary forces could take part. Ko Wunna Aung, a
Photo – Chairman delivering a speech at the first council meeting of the second term of the Chin State Council. The Chin State Council (CC) has demanded that the military junta implement four points, including stopping a
(July 28) Mizzima. The People's Defence Force (PDF) Magway Region Command announced today (July 28) that nine soldiers were captured and a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and military supplies were seized during t
Mizzima In an assessment recently published by Progressive Voice entitled: “The Cost of Delay: How ASEAN’s Peace Plan Enables Military Atrocities” the NGO takes aim at ASEAN over its handling of the Myanmar crisis. The f
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) says they welcome ASEAN’s decision to keep Myanmar’s political-level participation closed at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and warns of the gradual legitimizati
(July 28) Mizzima. A clash occurred between police force members under the military junta, who were traveling in a car, and the People's Defence Force (PDF) in Natmauk Township, Magway Region, according to a statement re
Lalduhoma, the Chief Minister of Mizoram State in India, has urged Chin revolutionary forces to unite, warning that the Myanmar-India border areas could fall back under the control of the Myanmar military junta if they f
Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces General Min Aung Hlaing (front L) waves with Cardinal Charles Maung Bo (front R) as he leaves after visiting St. Mary’s Cathedral on Christmas Day in Yangon on December 25,
Maung Suta Mizzima. Looking at the current political situation in Myanmar, it cannot be said that it is moving towards stability. stability of power diplomatic re-entry; The Burmese military group's strategy of simultaneously exploiting border business networks and regaining control of some of the territory it has lost over the past five years is becoming increasingly apparent. The Burmese military group is building a new argument to review or scrap the framework, turning a blind eye to regional and international demands to implement ASEAN's five common agreements. The Union Hluttaw, which is controlled by the junta, passed an emergency motion on July 9 and reiterated that the ASEAN framework is no longer compatible with Myanmar's political developments.He stated that he was encouraged to This is no ordinary diplomatic disagreement. It is a part of the Burmese military group's strategy of political stability. The junta was not completely excluded from ASEAN meetings, but was able to maintain the presence of the bureaucrats it controlled by sending the junta's foreign ministry permanent secretary, U Hong Khan Som. However, such participation depends on the political conditions set by ASEANThe regime is not accepting it, but is using ASEAN's procedure. The main problem is here. The Burmese military group wants to replace ASEAN's "conditional engagement" with its own excuses of "sovereignty" and a "new post-election political system." ASEAN has yet to accept that view, but continued technical-level and ministerial-level engagements create diplomatic space for the regime. Especially from the approach within ASEAN membersThe military group is trying to divide the differences. This is a big test for ASEAN. ASEAN continues to approve the Five Common Agreements, but if it cannot respond precisely to the regime's rejection of the framework, the Five Common Agreements may remain a policy on paper. There is a similar problem on the side of the internal peace process. The seven-member Ethnic Armed Organization (EAO) alliance and the National Unity and Peace Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) track remain a limited negotiation channel rather than a comprehensive peace process. Most of the participants were before the military took power in 2021. Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement) framework and cannot represent the full range of revolutionary forces fighting the regime. Practical changes in the last five years have made it impossible for the military to bring about real peace in the country. Therefore, in Myanmar peace, we must be aware of the difference between the image of "discussion" and "actually participative political negotiation". Discursive channels for the regime can be tools that can be used to gain political legitimacy. However, what Burmese people really need is not only the reduction of violence, but the dominance of the military. Centralization of power and federationIt is a political process that can resolve the basic principles of the Union. In terms of the military situation, Myanmar has not yet reached the stage where one side has won a decisive victory on a national scale. The Burmese military group has strategic directions, border trade routes; Targeting resource areas and administratively important townships, they are re-offensive regionally. However, the advantages of the military group are aviation, big weapon forced military service; Helper of China and Russiaaccording to Drones and allied militias, the weaknesses are the dispersion of forces; instability of transportation routes; People's disapproval Lack of political legitimacy and dependence on neighboring countries. Therefore, the military group may be able to regain control of some areas, but it is far from being possible to stably re-govern the entire country. The nature of the present war is not a "decisive battle" but a course; It is moving to a form of long-term, attrition war that seeks to control resources and regional governance and gain leverage for political bargaining. This military and political competition is linked to border economies. In particular, rare earth mining is spreading beyond the Kachin areas and near the Taang National Liberation Army-controlled areas to the Chinese border of Shan State. US-based policy research organization Stimson Center https://www.stimson.org/2026/rare-earth-mining-in-myanmar-expands-to-tnla-held-territory/? According to data from utm_source=chatgpt.com, more than 600 rare earth mines have been identified across Myanmar. Rare earths are no longer a common resource economy. It is a military group, ethnic armed groups, Chinese traders and processors; local workers; It is becoming a multi-conflict economy with international production chains. Controlling these mines is responsible; Participatory governance is not automatic. environmental protection WorkerProtection and revenue management transparency are still weak. Basic human rights violations and exploitation occur in these mining operations. At the same time, Karen State More evidence is emerging that tiger dispersal operations around Myawady are expanding (or migrating) despite announcements that they are being dismantled. Investigative reports show that, according to analyzed satellite images, the suspected tigers may have been newly built or greatly expanded in the past six months.At least 25 were found. Raiding and arresting the spreading activities in front of the public. Although the buildings show demolition, the evidence suggests that the basic structure remains intact. In that structure, armed protection, Trafficked workers; international access to the Internet; Cryptocurrency and informal payment channels; Cross-border corruption; Relocating quicklyincluding This is Thailand, India Not only is it a security problem for China and ASEAN countries, it is also an economic and legal risk. United States Investment fraud for businesses in India and other countries; routine cost accounting fraud; online dating scams; Cryptocurrency theft and scams targeting job seekers are the main riskshave become Drug trafficking and cross-border crime are not isolated problems. Related to Myanmar Mya
Military junta forces are launching daily airstrikes alongside ground offensives in southern Myawaddy Township on the Thai-Myanmar border, where intense clashes continue, according to local sources. Fierce battles have r