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As Myanmar faces a severe foreign exchange shortage, the military regime has further restricted and limited the import of edible oil, a basic necessity for the public, leading to an increase in prices in the external mar
The Irrawaddy Times July 8th Yesterday, July 7, a business coordination meeting was held in Myitkyina to speed up the propaganda work of the elected government regarding the Irrawaddy Myyitsone-Myit Nya River basin hyd
The suspect in the case of a 5-year-old KG class student who was raped and murdered before her earrings were stolen in Thanatpin Township, Yangon Region, was shot dead by police forces while attempting to flee during an
It has been learned from a meeting of the Bar Council that the Supreme Court has sought an opinion on whether to take appropriate action against 13 lawyers who have violated the Advocates Act Section 10 (1) for violating
Arrangements are being made by the state for staff-level civil servants traveling on duty to travel free of charge, said U Aung Myint, Deputy Minister of Transport. This was stated in response to a question from Dr. Nand
Illegal trade through illegal channels with illegally obtained funds will not be accepted, stated the Head of State, President U Min Aung Hlaing. This was stated by the Head of State, President U Min Aung Hlaing, at the
Burma News International (BNI) is a network of 15 independent media and news organizations based in and around Burma Land prices are rising sharply in the Bawhseng village tract, Kalaw Township, southern Shan State, as a
Burma News International (BNI) is a network of 15 independent media and news organizations based in and around Burma Locals report that sections of the Tigyaing–Katha Road in Katha Township, Sagaing Region, were delibera
Yangon, July 8 Four soldiers, including a Sergeant Major, have defected in Phaungpyin Township, Sagaing Region, and 117 soldiers, including officers, have surrendered to the Arakan Army (AA) in Rakhine State, according t
Yangon, July 8 In Anauk Gangaw village, Gangaw Township, Magway Region, an attack on a terrorist military outpost resulted in casualties among soldiers, a responsible person from the Black Dragon Force told the Yangon Kh
The U.S. Mission to Myanmar held a U.S. Independence Day celebration in Mandalay on the evening of July 8, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, marking the first official U.S. Indepen
YANGON, July 8 An attack on a military column of the State Administration Council (SAC) that entered Lwe Yin Mingalar village in Mawbi Township, Hpakant District, Karenni State, resulted in numerous casualties and the se
Yangon, July 8 In the case where a Chinese technician physically assaulted a female trade union secretary at the True Green City factory in the Wata Ya Industrial Zone, Shwepyitha Township, Yangon Region, the Shwepyitha Township Court has dismissed the case, deeming it unsuitable for prosecution, according to an official from the Solidarity of Trade Union Myanmar (STUM) organization, who spoke to Khit Thit Media. The incident occurred on February 25, 2026, within the True Green City factory. The Chinese technician, identified as "Jejay," allegedly struck the female secretary of the factory's labor union on the back with a hard object and then pushed her, causing her to fall. Subsequently, he allegedly struck her again with a plastic bag. A lawsuit was filed on March 12. The assault case was filed under Section 323 (causing hurt) of the Penal Code, with case number (Penal Code-133/26). It was reported that during the 13th court hearing held on July 6, the judge dismissed the case, stating it was unsuitable for prosecution. An official from STUM stated, "What we cannot say for sure is that the court's order has not yet reached our hands. We only have a copy. They say it was dismissed, but we don't know the specific grounds for dismissal. Is it because the CCTV record was not clearly visible? It is too early to say what they based their decision on. We will have to proceed after receiving the official court statement." In this case, despite the existence of CCTV footage as evidence clearly showing the offense, and the victim's side presenting labor witnesses, some witnesses were dismissed during the investigation. The remaining labor witnesses did not appear on their scheduled court dates due to various reasons and later resigned from their jobs, resulting in only one witness being able to testify. According to a legal aid provider for the case, although three witnesses were presented when the case was initially filed, only one witness was able to testify in practice. The plaintiff's submission of CCTV footage to the court was not thoroughly reviewed and considered by the court, leading to the dismissal of the case. It has been advised that the plaintiff should proceed with an appeal or revision to the higher court due to dissatisfaction with this decision. Despite clear evidence of physical assault in violation of the provisions of the Employment Agreement (EC Contract), the township court's dismissal of the case has left the victim, the trade union secretary, and the workers dissatisfied. They intend to continue with appeals and revisions to the higher court to seek justice. The STUM official further explained, "The EC contract, signed by both employers and employees, includes clauses prohibiting employers from committing physical assault. Furthermore, labor law stipulates that foreign nationals, technicians, entrepreneurs, managers, and factory supervisors cannot directly supervise Myanmar workers. They must communicate through a Myanmar employee. In this case, the perpetrator bypassed this protocol and committed the assault. In reality, the workers should not have had to go to court. The Ministry of Labor, through the Directorate of Labor, should have taken action. According to the Employment and Conditions of Employment Act, this technician should have been penalized. However, no action was taken, forcing us to go to court. The CCTV record was shown in court. The police also reviewed this CCTV record and filed the case, but the court disregarded these facts."
Myanmar's Ambassador to the United Nations, Kyaw Moe Tun, has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing. Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun stated at the United Nations General Asse
The National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee issued a statement on July 8, strongly protesting and condemning the military junta for demolishing General Aung San statues located across the country,
Yangon, July 8 Heavy fighting broke out today, July 8, in the Myanmar-Thailand border area of Myawaddy Township, Karen State. Some artillery shells fired during the fighting crossed into Thailand, damaging two houses in
The 14th day of the second regular session of the Third Amyotha Hluttaw was held at 10:00 AM today, July 8, at the Amyotha Hluttaw meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw, with 205 out of the 209 eligible Amyotha Hluttaw representat
Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing visited No. (3) Basic Education High School in Pyinmana Township, Union Territory, Wednesday morning (July 8). During the visit, the Union Minister observed an
The 20th day of the second regular session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw was held at 10:00 AM today, July 8, at the Pyithu Hluttaw meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw, with 347 out of the 351 eligible parliamentarians in attendanc
The Kayah State Chief Minister U Ant Maw, accompanied by members of the state government and responsible officials, inspected the Loikaw Agricultural Research Farm and the landscaping works being carried out by the devel
The 1/2026 meeting of the Union-Level Project Supervisory Committee for programs implemented with the Country’s Economic Promotion Fund was held on the afternoon of July 7 at the meeting hall of the Union Minister's Offi
Mekong, July 8 Authorities in Myaing La City, located in Special Region 4 of eastern Shan State, have raided and destroyed scales being sold in the city market due to inaccuracies, according to local residents. Yesterday
It is reported that military columns attacked PDFs living in villages in Kyang Township, Magway, using schools as military camps. PDFs of Magway Region, Teachers from the villages in Kyan Township. Coercion and threats t
Photo – Military soldiers who seized Kyaw village in Minkyin Township. (Military Lobby Channel) Sagaing Region, Monywa – The announcement by the military council that they have fully regained control and reopened the Mon
The National Unity Government (NUG) -In Kantbalu Township of Sagaing Region, the People’s Security Force caught 2 men who had allegedly attempted to sell narcotic drugs to the junta army and Pyusawti Militia. -On the 64t
Yangon July 8 Min Aung Hlaing's daughter, Khin Thiri Thetmon and Nai Phyo Kyaw, the Chinese EV Leapmotor, which is jointly importing, will build a factory in Myanmar that will produce electric EV cars end-to-end, accordi
Yangon July 8 NUGPay, the digital payment system of the National Unity Government (NUG), has completed 4 years of operation and currently has more than 40,000 users, and the total value of transactions conducted with Dig
Yangon, July 8 A BMW car carrying five illegal Myanmar nationals caused a traffic accident after fleeing from a police checkpoint in Pahang, Malaysia, resulting in the arrest of two Myanmar women and one Malaysian driver
July 8 Mizzima. . Sagaing Division According to the Chindin Spring Resistance Force (CSRAF), the military group's ship that was loading rice from Alon Mindong Port in Monywa City was intercepted in Kani Township between
The outposts, captured by the KIA and its allies in March and April, fell after a four-day offensive by junta and SNA forces. . . Support our independent journalism by subscribing now.
Yangon, July 8 The NLD Party announced today that it will continue to take strict action against those who instruct and participate in the destruction of General Aung San statues across Myanmar. The party issued a warnin
Recent appeals by Myanmar’s UN Ambassador to invoke the Responsibility to Protect, or R2P, have stirred hope among many who desperately want the violence to end. However, it is crucial for the public to understand that R
Maung Khet Nue (July 8) Mizzima. The National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee announced today (July 8) that it strongly protests and condemns the military junta for destroying statues of General Au
Mizzima 'Military repression and action will not solve the Manipur problem. their history, The government cannot eradicate all those who have clear views on national identity and rights.' L. ADANI MAO is a veteran Naga civil society leader from Manipur based in Dimapur. He has been active in Naga politics and human rights activism in Manipur since his student days when he worked in the Allies of Manipur Naga Students (ANSAM) from 1984-86. He is a chief minister in Senapati district on the Nagaland-Manipur borderHe is a member of the Memei Naga / Mao Naga tribe. Al-Adani joined the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and was based in Guwahati from 1989 to 2008. He quit his permanent job to devote his life to finding a political solution to the complex Indo-Naga conflict. In 2011, he was elected as the president of the United Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of Nagas in Manipur. He served from 2011 to 2014. During his tenure as chairman, he participated in the India-Naga peace process. especially UNC; Tripartite agreement between the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Manipur State Government gParticipated in warm-ups. Al Adani was appointed to a 51-member committee set up by the central government to help restore peace and security in the province. Known for his quiet diplomatic approach and mature understanding of the complexities of the political situation, Al Adani helped resolve the most recent hostage crisis that began on May 13, 2026. He recently arrived in Delhi with a UNC team to discuss the situation in Manipur. Although he did not speak directly about the hostage crisis, Nandita Ha(ksar) covers many issues raised during the Manipur violence. Q – Adani, Thank you very much for taking the time to do this interview at such a difficult and stressful time. The Naga group, which includes more than 30 tribes, has come together and is fighting to unify the areas where the Naga people live under one administration. Among the ethnic groups and tribes living in the Northeast region, the Nagas became part of India on August 14, 1947.They started the revolution first. Over time, the Naga Student Federation, Naga Hoho and UNC, which represents the Nagas of Manipur, have sprung up as a number of Naga national organizations. They worked together on the same tribal platform. Since around 2020, the Naga people refer to themselves as 'indigenous or native'.I opened it and used it. I am referring to organizations such as the Federation of Haomee and the Native People's Committee. This raises the very difficult question of whether citizenship should be based on 'indigenization'. This request has ramifications as far as Manipur. How to differentiate between outsider and indigenous person in Manipur situation? Can non-indigenous people be denied citizenship?
Yangon, July 8 Revolutionary forces have twice intercepted a group of military council warships heading towards the border of Kanay Township and Minkin Township in Sagaing Region, using heavy and small arms, according to
Mizzima Since the drama of the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, many foreign companies have accepted the message and shut up shop in the Golden Land. After all, not all business is good business. That said, there are st