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Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing, accompanied by concerned officials, oversaw the issuance of National Registration Card (NRC) and UID under the e-ID system for the students who have reached t
Tatmadaw has captured an insurgent camp near the Myanmar–India border while conducting security operations to reopen and secure the strategic Kalay–Tamu trade route. According to the reports, troops advancing from both K
Tatmadaw has continued security operations along the Chaung-U–Yesagyo road in Sagaing Region and discovered fortified underground concrete bunkers allegedly used by insurgent groups. According to the reports, troops clea
A signing ceremony for agreements to establish Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) at research institutes and universities was held in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday. Union Minister for Commerce U Tun Ohn attended
On 9th June, Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Information U Ye Tint visited Shapingba District Digitalized City Operation and Governance Center and Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park in Chongqing. Th
The Ministry of Finance and Revenue has extended tax exemptions on imports of diesel fuel, fertilizers and liquefied natural gas (LNG) until June 30, 2026. The ministry said the extension aims to ease the impact of risin
Mekong, June 12 The military council and PNO (People's Militia Force) have sentenced four local residents, including the village chief of Nyangwet village in Hpa-kawng Township and a 15-year-old boy, who were arrested on
Mekong, June 12 In Myaintone Township, eastern Shan State, five Chinese nationals who illegally entered from the Tachileik side were arrested. It has been learned from local residents that those involved, including milit
Following reports of airstrikes occurring in Kuwait, the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Kuwait has issued a notice urging Myanmar nationals residing in the country to exercise caution. It is also reco
Mekong June 12 Southern Shan State Kalaw Township, Heho City Governor U Zaw Moe shared a 100,000 kyat birthday cake for his wife in front of his family and General Administration Department (GDS) employees. The video fil
Mekong, June 12 For the reconstruction of Kaung Htaw village in Namkham Township, which was damaged by an explosion at a gunpowder depot, the New Monland Party – Anti-Military Dictatorship/Ramanya Mon Army (MNSP-AD/RMA)
The Tatmadaw has announced that it has seized a terrorist camp located near the Myanmar-India border. It is understood that the Tatmadaw is also striving to regain control and reopen the Kalay-Tamu road, which is an impo
It is known that the Tatmadaw is continuing to carry out regional security operations along the Chaung-U - Yezagyo road, and is also carrying out rehabilitation activities, including mine clearance, to enable local resid
It has been learned that over 100 ethnic nationals from Falam, who were temporarily displaced in Hakha city, returned to Falam city on June 11. The returning residents were welcomed in the Talanlo ward by the Chairman of
It has been reported that four illegal three-story residential buildings used in the commission of online scam gambling in the Shwe Kokko area have been further demolished. Joint teams from relevant authorities are carry
Information emerges that the Christian pastor killed in the airstrike was a member of the KNDF,BRI (Burma Research Institute) has urged the US President to protect Christians in Myanmar following the death of a Christian
A US citizen who researches Myanmar affairs has been detained in China, The New York Times reported. The detained US citizen is accused of endangering national security, sources close to the matter told the publication.
Seven men who were recently released from Kyaukphyu Prison have been rearrested at the facility's gates by military junta forces, hit with new charges, and sentenced to 10 years in prison each. The seven individuals have
A high-level delegation representing Myanmar’s anti-coup resistance concluded a major cross-country diplomatic tour in Canada, seeking to solidify international support and officially introduce a newly forged political a
A high-level delegation representing Myanmar’s anti-coup resistance concluded a major cross-country diplomatic tour in Canada, seeking to solidify international support and officially introduce a newly forged political a
At Yangon Children's Hospital, Pakukku Township's two conjoined twins have been undergoing surgery since the morning of June (11th) to separate them. The two daughters of U Tun Lin Aung and Daw Yen Nu Khaing of Ward No.
The attack in Thantlang Township comes days after junta troops forced their way into its administrative center earlier this week. The Chin National Resistance Force (CNRF) announced on Tuesday that its administrative cen
Scandinavian intelligence agencies have warned that Russia is building military bases along its borders with NATO member states in the Baltic Sea region that could accommodate up to 115,000 troops, potentially preparing
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced on June 11 that power losses caused by people's malpractice will be identified and effectively prevented and dealt with through laws and management methods. It is said tha
Questions were raised in the Magway Region Parliament regarding the recruitment of youth who are traveling, in violation of the provisions of the National Conscription Law. This question was raised by U Aung Naing Lin, t
Video - Members of the PNDF's 1011th Battalion. This is a video posted on the PNDF's social media page on June 1st with the message, "May it be a day of strength, we continue to move forward, we continue to walk, and we
The live broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, have been secured by Mytel, a company under the control of the coup military regime. Broadcasts are
A Thai woman who police said was arrested over the death of a US diplomat in Myanmar was remanded in custody by a court on Thursday, a legal official told AFP. The diplomat was discovered at the Sakura Residence hotel an
Ayeyarwaddy Times June 11 In front of the Indian Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Korean-based Myanmar democracy groups held a press conference yesterday, June 10, protesting and condemning the Indian government's official
A Thai woman arrested in connection with the death of a US diplomat in Yangon has been granted remand, and the deceased diplomat was found with injuries to the head and neck, AFP reported. A court on Thursday granted a r
British Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political spectrum staged a rare display of total partisan unity on Wednesday collectively demanding that the British government escalate sanctions, pursue international justice, and protect humanitarian aid sent into Myanmar. Secured by former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, the parliamentary debate put intense pressure on the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to reverse what lawmakers characterized as two years of diplomatic paralysis in regards to Myanmar. Opening the debate, Hunt insisted that the United Kingdom must reclaim its historical position as a primary driver of the international diplomatic response to the post-coup crisis in Myanmar. “Britain does not have to stand on the sidelines, Britain must not stand on the sidelines, and I hope that when we hear from the Minister, he will tell us that Britain will not stand on the sidelines,” said Hunt, a Conservative Party MP. Hunt pressed the government to swiftly introduce targeted sanctions against Myanmar state-owned financial institutions currently under the control of the regime in Naypyidaw, while also advocating for creative legal pathways to refer the crisis to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Additionally, he noted the urgent need for international monitoring regarding human rights violations committed by the ethnic armed group, the Arakan Army (AA), in Myanmar’s western Rakhine and Chin states, where it has seized control of 15 townships from the military. Lawmakers target fuel, telecoms, and energy revenues Several Labour Party MPs from across the aisle joined Hunt, identifying critical gaps where the U.K. has failed to match the aggressive financial restrictions imposed by its Western allies. Rushanara Ali, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Burma, expressed gratitude to the advocacy group Burma Campaign UK before delivering a detailed critique of the government’s inaction since 2024. “Given the escalating human rights violations, the British Government should be doing everything they can to identify and sanction sources of revenue and arms and to encourage our allies to do the same,” Ali said. “We have not joined Canada in sanctioning the jet fuel sector… We have not joined the European Union and the United States of America in sanctioning Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE)… We have not joined the United States of America in sanctioning international telecommunications company, Myanmar Mytel.” Adding to the list of targets, Labour Party MP Luke Akehurst questioned why the U.K. had halted the rollout of new sanctions despite a documented surge in airstrikes against civilians carried out by the Myanmar military. He urged the immediate targeting of the military-owned Mytel mobile network, as well as maritime shipping networks supplying jet fuel and explosives materials, noting that some materials originated in Iran. Persecution of minorities and funding inequities Highlighting the economic pillars of the regime, Labour Party MP Afzal Khan noted: “The genocide against the Rohingya Muslims, which has been ongoing for almost a decade, is one of the most horrifying examples of Islamophobia. Does the U.K. join the E.U. and the USA in imposing sanctions on the military-controlled Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise, which is a major source of revenue for the military? ” Democratic Unionist MP Jim Shannon redirected the Parliament’s attention to the systematic, brutal campaigns targeting historic religious minorities inside Myanmar. “Since the illegal military coup, the junta has executed a brutal, calculated campaign targeting predominantly Christian ethnic regions in Chin, [Karenni] and Kachin states as well as Sagaing and Yangon,” Shannon told the chamber, citing data from Christian non-profit organization Open Doors. “Historical Christian communities face unprecedented violence, with churches being bombed via indiscriminate military airstrikes. Villages have been razed to the ground and Christian pastors are being unlawfully detained, disappeared or killed.” Labour Party MP Catherine West challenged the government to evaluate the proportion of diplomatic focus and aid assigned to Myanmar relative to other pressing global emergencies. “In Sudan, Gaza and other places, [this] long-running and tragic dispute… deserves much more attention – not just in this House… but from the Government,” said West. The government defends its record with ‘golden oldies’ Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer replied by promising that the British government “will certainly not sit on the sidelines,” but he did not present a single new sanction, policy shift, or strategic commitment. Instead, the Minister spent much of his time summarizing legislative and diplomatic actions implemented by the Foreign Office several years ago. “The human rights situation in Myanmar remains grave, but withdrawal or silence is not an option,” Falconer concluded. “Sustained pressure, co-ordinated engagement and targeted support can reduce harm, advance accountability and help lay the foundations for a future that respects the rights of all.” Advocates blast Foreign Office ‘lethargy’ The government’s defensive response drew swift, scathing condemnation from civil society leaders observing the proceedings from the gallery. “There was unanimous cross-party support for new sanctions and stronger action from the British government, and once again we saw nothing new from the British Foreign Office,” said Anna Roberts, Executive Director of Burma Campaign UK, following the debate. “Minister Hamish Falconer was forced to respond by listing ‘golden oldies’ of the things the Foreign Office did in the past, talking from the sidelines about not being on the sidelines. Given the cross-party support for stronger action… the lethargy from the Foreign Office as airstrikes and the death toll increases is inexplicable,” Roberts concluded. Burma Campaign UK updated its Boycott List to include 16 new products and businesses in Myanmar on June 10. The U.K. has sanctioned 44 individuals and 39 entities in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup. Check out DVB’s Myanmar Sanctions Monitor for updates.
Guest contributor Salai Za Uk Ling Anyone looking only at the recent headlines from Chin State’s Falam could be forgiven for thinking that the junta is finally turning a corner. State-controlled newspapers are filled wit
A combined departmental task force is systematically demolishing illegal buildings and destroying equipment used for online scam and gambling operations in the Shwe Kokko and KK Park areas of Myawady Township, Kayin Stat
TATMADAW columns continued detailed regional security operations in Ngalontin Village, located south of ChaungU Township along the ChaungU-Yesagyo road, and discovered a reinforced underground concrete bunker constructed
TATMADAW makes efforts to regain control of and reopen the Kalay-Tamu Road, an important route for border trade between Myanmar and India. Tatmadaw columns conducted operations to reopen and secure the Kalay-Tamu route a
THE Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development held a ceremony to disburse revolving funds under the Mya Sein Yaung Village Project at Thaegon Village in Thongwa Township yes