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The Irrawaddy Times July 1st According to reports from Yangon residents and military sources, Yangon Region military affairs security group commander of the SARAF unit Lt. Col. Zaw Chet Aung and SARAF platoon commander M
To enhance cooperation between authoritarian countries in Myanmar, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will visit again, and it is likely that matters related to the purchase of military equipment, technology, and
Ayeyarwaddy Times July 1 Following the return of Interim President U Min Aung Hlaing from China, the first coordination meeting for the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was held with the participation
It has been confirmed that the incident in which a new conscript soldier assassinated the regimental commander of the 19th Infantry Battalion, Major Kyaw Min Thant, who was advancing towards Kamaung Town in Hpa-apun Town
The monsoon is strengthening over the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, and a low pressure area may form in the northern Bay of Bengal on July 3, with heavy rains possible in some regions from that day to July 10, the D
Ayeyarwaddy Times, July 1. It has been learned that a shootout occurred in Taunggyi, southern Shan State, when a group of robbers mistakenly attacked military personnel from the interim government army who were traveling
Five days after severe earthquakes struck Venezuela, the death toll has reached over 1,700 and could still rise, with many survivors needing humanitarian assistance, according to the UN. Rescue operations are ongoing aft
Myanmar aligns with China’s security initiatives Regime spokesperson Khaing Khaing Soe told pro-regime media during a press conference in Naypyidaw on Tuesday that Min Aung Hlaing signed up to Beijing’s Global Security I
It is known from the Shan State Education Office that a total of 109 private schools have been permitted in 8 districts of southern Shan State. In southern Shan State, in Toungoo Township, Loilin Township, Linkhay Townsh
Kantarawaddy Times — Karenni State Military council forces carried out an aerial bombing attack on a location within Nanmekhon Township, Karenni State, at around 1:00 p.m. today, June 29. No casualties were reported, acc
When the rainy season arrives, the rural areas of Karenni State are usually transformed into a beautiful landscape filled with upland rice, corn, peanuts, and other crops. The fresh scent of soil drifting from cultivated fields has long been a defining feature of this mountainous region. However, since the military coup in 2021, the armed conflict that spread across Karenni State has significantly impacted its agricultural system and devastated the socio-economic lives of its farming communities. Due to the ongoing conflict situation, the agricultural livelihoods of local farmers have changed. While farming was once their primary source of income, they now face numerous difficulties in continuing their agricultural activities. Today, farming in Karenni is no longer simply about preserving a traditional way of life, but it has become a struggle for survival. For generations, Karenni communities cultivated seasonal crops such as rice, corn, sesame, and peanuts. Farmers and agricultural laborers were generally able to maintain self-sufficient livelihoods. At the beginning of each rainy season, fields would come alive with activity, providing both food and income for local families. Today, however, due to the current instability, farmers are unable to plow their fields, and the lack of safety has disrupted agricultural activities across the state. Most farmers have been displaced by the fighting and are no longer able to look after their land. As a result, they can no longer cultivate the main crops they once relied on, instead growing only a limited number of crops that are relatively easy to plant. At the same time, obtaining essential farming inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment, has become increasingly difficult. Farmers are also unable to transport and sell their produce in markets, leading to a significant decline in income. The conflict has also affected food security. Around 80 percent of Karenni’s population has been forced to flee their homes, while many others have migrated to different parts of Myanmar or abroad in search of work. As agriculture deteriorates, the livelihoods of Karenni communities, which have traditionally depended on farming, have steadily declined. Today, many families cultivate crops simply to feed themselves rather than to earn a living. According to statistics compiled in 2018 by the former Kayah State Government’s Investment Committee, Karenni State had approximately 90,000 acres of cultivable farmland. In 2026, however, only just over 20,000 acres are expected to be cultivated, according to Ko Tint Swe, Deputy Director (1) of the Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Department under the Interim Executive Council (IEC). “I think around 20,000 acres can be cultivated, just a little over 20,000 acres,” he shared during an interview with Kantarawaddy Times in May. Not only local residents but also internally displaced people (IDPs) are now struggling to sustain their livelihoods using whatever limited resources remain within their reach. In the past, families cultivated large ancestral farmlands passed down through generations. Today, many have been forced to abandon those fields due to the threats posed by artillery shelling, drones, and airstrikes. “The biggest concern while we’re working is the drones flying overhead. Another worry is whether we’ll be able to harvest what we’ve planted. If fighting breaks out during harvest season, will we have to leave everything behind? It is a 50-50 gamble. If we don’t farm, we won’t have anything to eat. But if we do farm, we’re afraid we won’t be able to harvest our crops,” said a displaced woman from eastern Loikaw Township. Small backyard vegetable gardens beside makeshift shelters in displacement camps have become one of the main sources of food for Karenni IDPs. However, limited space, living in remote forested areas, shortages of cultivable land, and inadequate access to water have all contributed to declining agricultural production. Despite these hardships, solidarity among Karenni communities has grown stronger. Collective farming initiatives, seed-sharing among neighbors, and assistance from local administrative bodies have helped sustain agricultural activities under extremely difficult conditions. Departments under the interim government, along with civil society organizations, continue to support displaced communities so they can carry on farming wherever possible. In turn, displaced families are making every effort to cultivate whatever land is available. “Last year, when we went to harvest peanuts and rice, people from the village, including some of us, were hit by drone attacks. This year, we don’t even know whether we should plant or not. But if we don’t plant, we won’t have anything to eat. We can also no longer rely on donors, and even if we wanted to, there aren’t any left,” said another displaced woman from Hpruso Township. Although the war has dramatically reshaped Karenni’s landscape, it has not destroyed the resilience of its displaced people. Today, agriculture in Karenni is no longer pursued for profit; instead, it has become a stronghold for survival and the struggle for freedom. While the state’s agricultural sector has suffered a severe decline because of the conflict, the determination of displaced Karenni farmers has not diminished. The small household gardens surrounding displacement camps and the courage to continue farming amid countless dangers have become powerful symbols of the Karenni people’s resilience and their determination to survive.
Photo – A scene from a conscription training by the military junta. It has been reported that travelers passing through the highway between Bago city and Myawaddy city in Kayin State are being forcibly arrested and taken for conscription under the leadership of the Bago District General Administration Department. By Han Htoo Zaw Mizzima. The highway between Bago city and Myawaddy city in Kayin State is seeing travelers being forcibly arrested and taken for conscription under the leadership of the Bago District General Administration Department, according to reports. According to drivers of passenger vehicles, the Bago District General Administration Department has forcibly arrested and taken away travelers in this manner more than 10 times during the month of June. One individual who escaped the incident said that on June 15, a passenger vehicle traveling from Yangon to Myawaddy was stopped and its occupants were arrested. "Near the exit of Bago city, just before getting onto the Asian Highway, we were stopped not by a checkpoint, but by military vehicles and police cars, and arrested. Primarily, three officials from the General Administration Department took our ID cards and phones and searched us. Adult males were forced to unload their luggage from the car and taken with us," said Ko Lin (alias), who escaped. It is reported that three General Administration Department officials under the military junta, eight police officers, and two soldiers were involved in the arrests, with the General Administration Department officials leading the operation. It is said that besides Ko Lin and three other men who were taken from that vehicle, nearly 30 men from other vehicles were also put on vehicles and taken to a military recruitment compound under the command of the 22nd Division in Bago city. Among those taken away, individuals associated with the military junta were released, and some were released after paying money. It is also known that some were assisted by drivers and conductors to be brought back. "When we arrived at the military compound, I heard them calling superiors on the phone to report. Then, the person who said he was the highest-ranking official in the compound asked the General Administration Department official, 'How many people should I report? ' and was told to say 12 people. In reality, there were about 30 people. The rest seemed to be negotiating with money," said Ko Lin (alias), who escaped. Ko Lin was able to escape with the help of the drivers. According to eyewitness accounts, at the military recruitment compound where people were taken, General Administration Department officials and military junta soldiers were seen forming "drinking circles" and discussing the list of those arrested that day, celebrating their success. Another individual who was released, Ko Ye (alias), said, "My father is a government employee. When I told them my father's name and position and contacted him by phone, they released me. Many people were left inside. I cannot forget the faces of those who asked me for help. I couldn't do anything, so I consider myself lucky to have been released." Mizzima is still investigating to identify who led the arrests from the Bago District General Administration Department. In 2024, after the military junta began enforcing the Conscription Law, it has been opening conscription training centers across the country and increasing its efforts to recruit personnel. According to local residents and human rights observers, in recent months, there has been an increase in cases of people being arrested and taken away from their homes, workplaces, while walking on the street, and even from long-distance travel. There has also been an incident where a novice monk was forcibly arrested for conscription. The Bago-Myawaddy Asian Highway is a major trade and travel route connecting Myanmar and Thailand, and it is a busy road with a large number of travelers and cargo vehicles passing through daily. Local residents say that the continuous arrests on this route have raised concerns about the freedom of movement and security of civilians. Editor: Naung Naung The post Travelers forcibly arrested for conscription on Bago-Myawaddy road appeared first on BUR.MIZZIMA.COM.
Yangon, July 1 According to information obtained on July 1 across Myanmar, it has been learned from the statements and remarks of the People's Defense Forces that 24 members of the junta forces have died. Khit Thit Media
Photo – A hospital in Maungdaw, western Rakhine State, is seen on December 11, 2025, after it was bombed by the Myanmar military, killing more than 30 people, with mourners seen bringing bodies to the crematorium before
It is reported that a list of successful candidates for the Placement Test has been announced in Gangaw Township, Magway Region. In order to enable children of school age who have been outside the school system for vario
It is reported that the ceremony to commence the operation of the No. 83 up train with modern DEMU train sets, in order to facilitate more convenient and smooth travel for the public on the Yangon - Mawlamyine railway se
Burma News International (BNI) is a network of 15 independent media and news organizations based in and around Burma A joint call urged resistance and political forces to refrain from resolving internal disputes through
Tensions are rising sharply along the border area between Mobye (Mongpai) Township in southern Shan State and Nan Mekhon Town in Karenni State, as junta forces prepare a major offensive aimed at securing control of the M
The United League of Arakan (ULA), the political wing of the Arakan Army (AA), has prohibited landowners in Arakan (Rakhine) State from selling farmland for non-agricultural purposes without official authorization, accor
Yangon Region Parliament Speaker U Htay Aung met and honored Ma Aye Chan Pye and Ma Nini Kyaw, who passed the university entrance examination with outstanding results in Hlaing Thar Yar (East) Township, Yangon Region, on
An agreement on the implementation of systematic oil drilling and production was signed between the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and Myanmar national-owned companies, according to the Ministry of Electricity and Energy.
Discussions were held on actively participating in "Belt and Road" Initiative projects and continuing their implementation for the benefit of Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The first coordination mee
Yangon, July 1 An advance by the terrorist military into Si Pyay village, Langol Township, Tanintharyi Region, with reinforced troops, has led to clashes with revolutionary forces, a local revolutionary news source told
Yangon, July 1 Following an attack on a military checkpoint along the Yangon-Pyay road in Min Hla Township, Bago Region, preparations are underway for a military column to advance into the Chin Hills and foothills villag
A devastating wave of military junta airstrikes killed three girls under the age of 10 in Mindat Township in Chin State, according to local residents and aid workers, as the military unleashed 37 bombs across the region
Yangon, July 1 In Chauk Township, Magway Region, attacks on terrorist military convoys resulted in the deaths of 10 soldiers and the seizure of two guns and ammunition, according to the People's Defence Force (PDF) Gener
Mizzima Political activist Ko Tin Htut Paing, who was arrested since the 2021 military coup, was released this morning from Daik-U Prison after completing his sentence. The post Political activist Ko Tin Htut Paing relea
How much do you know about a regional organization that represents a region where about 22 percent of the world's population, over 1.7 billion people, live? That organization is the "Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)," formed by the cooperation of South Asian countries Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Southeast Asian countries Myanmar and Thailand. BIMSTEC was established 29 years ago, on June 6, 1997, with the signing of the historic Bangkok Declaration in Bangkok, Thailand. Initially, it was not a seven-member country organization as it is now. As only four countries—Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—participated, it was called BIST-EC, combining the first letters of the country names. On December 22 of that year, Myanmar joined as a member, and the organization's name was changed to BIMST-EC. Subsequently, in February 2004, Nepal and Bhutan joined, and it has stood as BIMSTEC with seven member countries to this day. The full details can be viewed in the video. It was provided by Pa Khui and presented by Htun Htun Win. Edited by Min Zin
Mizzima We will present a news report related to the conflict that occurred in Mon State, Sagaing Region. It is understood that eight people, including the township People's Defence Force officer, five comrades, and thre
On July 1st, Mizzima Prime Time will report on the news that the Mon State CPF (People's Defense Force) has denied involvement in the attack on the PPLF camp in Mon State, which resulted in the deaths of 8 people. The ne
Yamin Hpu Pyae Aung (July 1) Mizzima. The US Supreme Court has ruled that it can terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria and Haiti. This situation could make it more difficult to maintain protection for
YANGON, July 1 The terrorist military is transporting the bodies of soldiers killed in battles in southern Chin State to Chaukhtoo town for cremation, a source from the resistance told Khit Thit Media. Since mid-May, the
Yangon, July 1 The "rotten peace" of the terrorist military will not have a chance of success even after 100 days, and even if it takes an immeasurable amount of time, it will not be achievable, said Pado Saw Taw Nee, a
A five-month-old fetus was found in a trash can in Kyauktada Township, downtown Yangon, according to local residents and social welfare organizations. The abandoned fetus was male, and the police came to the scene to con
Under the provisions of the Constitution (2008) of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, which state that "Every citizen has the duty to undergo military training in accordance with the law and to serve in the military f
The 17th day of the second regular session of the third Pyithu Hluttaw was held today, July 1, at 10:00 AM in the Pyithu Hluttaw meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw. Of the 351 eligible Hluttaw representatives, 346 were in atten