Spring Revolution Daily News for 9 July

The National Unity Government (NUG) -At the United Nations General Assembly on July 6, Myanmar Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun urged the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for the junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. -The People’s Defence Force (Mandalay), which had to withdraw from Mandalay Region, announced that after making necessary military preparations, they would join hands with alliance forces and fully implement operations. -In Hommalin Township of Sagaing Unit, the Local Emergency People’s Administration issued a warning to local people on the Chindwin river banks to move to safe places during the passing of junta vessels. Revolution Activities -A report indicates that after the military coup in Myanmar, access to information and freedom of independent media outlets have narrowed, and the public’s right to information has declined significantly. -In Insein Central Prison, a staff member beat up about 30 political prisoners, on their way back after watching a football match officially held at Domitory (1), for no apparent reason. -After the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, many foreign companies have left the country. However, according to human rights groups, some companies, investors and business organizations related to the Netherlands remain in Myanmar. -In Falu and Minletpan in Myawaddy Township on Thailand-Myanmar border, there has been heavy fighting since Tuesday night. -In Bangkok, activists from the Network to protect River Kok Sai Ruakkhong conducted a protest outside Chinese Embassy, calling for responsibility and accountability regarding severe cross-border water contamination in northern Thailand caused by mining operations in Myanmar’s Shan State, which they allege are backed by Chinese investment. -People’s Revolution Front conducted events on the 5th anniversary of their establishment in their temporary headquarters and some other areas. -According to the People’s Goal, 120 junta members were caught as prisoners of war in the last week of June 2026. -On Tuesday, the United Nations stated that over 20,000 civilians in Pakokku had to run away due to heavy fighting in early July. -At the United Nations Human Rights Council, the British government reaffirmed that Myanmar military is mainly responsible for human rights violations against Rohingya and other minorities. Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) -In Taungoo District under Karen National Union Brigade (2), confiscated narcotic drugs worth over 15 billion MMK were burnt. The Military Junta -The junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, who had claimed that the cost of living will fall within 100 days of his presidency, confessed that prices were the biggest challenge for his administration. -During the first overseas trip of the junta President, he discussed the swift completion of the India-Myanmar trade route, which is important for the Indian government. The military junta claimed on Wednesday that they had been able to regain control over the entire road section of Monywa-Yagyi-Kalewa for that route. -The junta leader Min Aung Hlaing called to look for ways to reduce import and consumption of fuel oil and edible oil, on which a lot of foreign currency has to be spent. -The military junta strongly criticized Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun, who has always presented a picture of the situation of Myanmar at the United Nations. They also sent an open letter to the UN Secretary General to remove him from the position as Myanmar’s Permanent Representative. -The junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said that prices were on the rise due to an in-balance between demand and supply, and high costs for manufacturing. -According to the junta’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the mutual visa-free travel agreement between Myanmar and Belarus officially came into effect on 8 July. The post Spring Revolution Daily News for 9 July 2026 appeared first on ENG.MIZZIMA.COM.