Spring Revolution Daily News for 5 July

The National Unity Government (NUG) In Dibeyin Township of Sagaing Federal Unit, 2 drug dealers were arrested, according to the People’s Security Force. In Mahlaing Township, People’s Defence Forces attacked the junta army invading Igyitaw Village. Reportedly, 7 junta soldiers died and 10 others gave up arms and surrendered during the fighting. U Aung Kyi Nyunt, Chair of Committee Representing Pyitaungsu Hluttaw, stated that while being faced with damages and losses, Sagaing Federal Unit keeps doing what should be done throughout the tough journey of the revolution. Ministry of Human Rights-NUG submitted to the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar-IIMM to take action against the military junta. In Magway Federal Unit, the PDF offered food to displaced people. Revolution Activities In Mahlaing Township of Mandalay Region, the junta troops invading the area faced an attack. Reportedly, they retreated. In Kyauk Phyu Township of Rakhine State, there has been heavier fighting at the junta’s Taungmaw-Oo Navy Camp. Reportedly, the junta army has brought in reinforcements of hundreds of soldiers there. In Kyaikto Township of Mon State, the junta army conducted an aerial attack on a shop in Zeegone Village on Friday. Reportedly, there were damage caused by the attack. After the military coup, a large number of Myanmar people have migrated to Thailand annually due to conflict, economic hardship and the conscription law. According to the International Organization for Migration, nearly 700,000 Myanmar nationals entered Thailand from January to April 2026. According to the Chindwin River Bank Villages Strike Committee, a fleet of 28 junta vessels, which have streamed up to Hsin Phyu Shin Bridge, arrived near Paungwa Village on Saturday morning and kept moving northward. According to the People’s Goal, there was a social gathering among CDM soldiers, police and their families on the Thailand-Myanmar border to promote understanding and friendship as well as to help overcome difficulties and challenges. Somewhere in Sagaing Region, there was a rally of protesters stepping on photos of the junta leader Min Aung Hlaing and burning them. In Malaysia, Myanmar Affairs Alliance (MAA) and partners conducted an event on World Refugees Day in Klang in the last week of June. Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) In Theinni and Kutkhine under the control of Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army in Northern Shan State, power has been supplied from Theinni hydro-power plant starting from July 1. In Rakhine State, the Arakan Army has seized control of 14 townships. Reportedly, they have been arranging to change the names of some towns including Pauktaw and Minbya. According to Humanitarian and Development Coordination Office under the AA, 83 people lost their lives, 187 others were injured and 65 others were detained due to the junta army in the previous six months. The Revenue Department under the AA announced that the first prize for the Arakan Laungpaw (Arakan Lottery) would be increased from 500 lakh MMK to 750 lakh MMK in the upcoming draw. The Military Junta The junta’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology announced that an earthquake with 3.5 on the Richter Scale hit Yangon at 6:51 am on Saturday. In Laos, the junta leader Min Aung Hlaing and his wife visited Phontong Handicrafts Cooperation and Cama Crafts in Vientiane. According to School Merger Project, 12 schools were degraded. In Laos, the junta leader and his wife paid homage to Pha That Luang Pagoda. The junta’s Vice-President Nyo Saw claimed that efforts should be made for timely implementation of the Kyauk Phyu Special Economic Zone, Dawei Special Economic Zone and Deep-Sea Port Project amidst heavy fighting against revolutionary forces. The junta’s Deputy Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development said that chemical fertilizers had been purchased and distributed via the cooperative system for farmers to improve their yields and income. The junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said that Myanmar had been implementing the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) along with other member states. The post Spring Revolution Daily News for 5 July 2026 appeared first on ENG.MIZZIMA.COM.