Win Myint, Myanmar’s ousted president, released by regime There are also unconfirmed rumours that Aung San Suu Kyi could soon be moved from prison and placed under house arrest

There are also unconfirmed rumours that Aung San Suu Kyi could soon be moved from prison and placed under house arrest

myanmar-now.org/en/news/win-...

Two more civilians killed as Myanmar junta continues airstrikes during Buddhist New Year The regime shows no signs of relenting in its attacks on civilian targets as the holiday period comes to a close

The regime shows no signs of relenting in its attacks on civilian targets as the holiday period comes to a close

myanmar-now.org/en/news/two-...

Three monks dead as junta bombs monasteries during Myanmar’s Buddhist New Year The regime’s campaign of airstrikes on resistance-held territory in Sagaing Region continued throughout the Thingyan holidays

The regime’s campaign of airstrikes on resistance-held territory in Sagaing Region continued throughout the Thingyan holidays

myanmar-now.org/en/news/thre...

Forced displacements to soar by 4.2 million worldwide by 2027, aid group warns In 2025, Myanmar and Sudan alone accounted for more than half of the projected total, but new conflicts are adding to the updated forecast

In 2025, Myanmar and Sudan alone accounted for more than half of the projected total, but new conflicts are adding to the updated forecast

myanmar-now.org/en/news/forc...

Chin resistance forces capture Myanmar army camp near Falam The camp served as a forward position for junta troops pushing to retake the resistance-held town of Falam

The camp served as a forward position for junta troops pushing to retake the resistance-held town of Falam

myanmar-now.org/en/news/chin...

About 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN The trawler “reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding,” according to the UN refugee agency

The trawler “reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding,” according to the UN refugee agency

myanmar-now.org/en/news/abou...

Junta assaults displace thousands during Myanmar’s Thingyan New Year’s festival Bombs dropped by regime forces have killed at least one civilian—a 14-year-old girl—in Sagaing’s Yinmabin Township since Sunday

ombs dropped by regime forces have killed at least one civilian—a 14-year-old girl—in Sagaing’s Yinmabin Township since Sunday

myanmar-now.org/en/news/junt...

More than a third of junta chief’s new cabinet under Western sanctions Activists call for expanded international measures as Myanmar’s military leader installs a cabinet dominated by sanctioned officials

Activists call for expanded international measures as Myanmar’s military leader installs a cabinet dominated by sanctioned officials
myanmar-now.org/en/news/more...

AA vows to take all of Rakhine State by end of next year Arakan Army commander-in-chief Maj-Gen Twan Mrat Naing made the remarks on the anniversary of the group’s founding

The Arakan Army (AA) will achieve “final victory” in Rakhine State by the end of 2027, its commander-in-chief, Maj-Gen Twan Mrat Naing, said on Friday at a ceremony marking the 17th anniversary of the group’s founding.

myanmar-now.org/en/news/aa-v...

Myanmar dictator names members of new ‘super council’ Min Aung Hlaing’s appointments to the newly formed Union Consultative Council suggest it will play a largely ceremonial role

Min Aung Hlaing’s appointments to the newly formed Union Consultative Council suggest it will play a largely ceremonial role

myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

Myanmar junta leader sworn in as self-appointed president Min Aung Hlaing takes the presidential oath in Naypyitaw, advancing his post-coup power consolidation as regional countries send representatives

Min Aung Hlaing takes the presidential oath in Naypyitaw, advancing his post-coup power consolidation as regional countries send representatives

myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

Insein Prison authorities deny medical treatment to seriously ill Myanmar Now journalist Sai Zaw Thaike has been denied permission to receive urgently needed surgery, according to prison sources

Sai Zaw Thaike has been denied permission to receive urgently needed surgery, according to prison sources

myanmar-now.org/en/news/inse...

Plaintiffs in the civil class action lawsuit accuse the partially state-owned company of enabling the regime to commit human rights abuses

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

How the global fuel crisis is upending Myanmar’s rice supply chain From ploughing fields to transporting exports, Myanmar’s rice industry is under strain as fuel shortages drive up costs and disrupt supply chains

From ploughing fields to transporting exports, Myanmar’s rice industry is under strain as fuel shortages drive up costs and disrupt supply chains

myanmar-now.org/en/news/how-...

Thai police seize 1.6 tonnes of drugs hidden under cabbages Bust comes as UN data shows record methamphetamine seizures across East and Southeast Asia, with Thailand identified as the region's top transit and destination point

Bust comes as UN data shows record methamphetamine seizures across East and Southeast Asia, with Thailand identified as the region's top transit and destination point

myanmar-now.org/en/news/thai...

Myanmar junta forces kill seven, destroy village in Myingyan Township The entire village of Hpet Pin Aing lies in ruins after regime troops targeted it in a raid late last week

The entire village of Hpet Pin Aing lies in ruins after regime troops targeted it in a raid late last week

myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

No way out: Junta airstrike leaves prisoners burned alive in AA camp Bombing of site holding captured regime soldiers left more than 100 dead and dozens injured, according to AA figures

Bombing of site holding captured regime soldiers left more than 100 dead and dozens injured, according to AA figures

Officials tied to brutal killings fill cabinet of self-styled ‘President’ Min Aung Hlaing Senior military and police figures linked to deadly crackdowns on protesters get key posts, cementing the junta’s grip on power

Senior military and police figures linked to deadly crackdowns on protesters get key posts, cementing the junta’s grip on power

myanmar-now.org/en/news/offi...

Regime fighter jets strafe school for displaced children, killing woman, monk The attack, in Sagaing’s Shwebo Township, targeted people fleeing junta offensives east of the Ayeyarwady River in Mandalay Region

The attack, in Sagaing’s Shwebo Township, targeted people fleeing junta offensives east of the Ayeyarwady River in Mandalay Region

myanmar-now.org/en/news/regi...

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing becomes president The move completes his transformation from military strongman to “civilian” leader after five years at the helm of a brutal regime

The move completes his transformation from military strongman to “civilian” leader after five years at the helm of a brutal regime

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

Myanmar resistance hit by rising desertions Fighters cite lack of weapons and support, while the junta amplifies surrenders for propaganda gains

Fighters cite lack of weapons and support, while the junta amplifies surrenders for propaganda gains

myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

Killing their own: How Myanmar’s military targets those left behind After junta POWs escape their resistance captors, their families are forced to pay the price—by the regime they once served

After junta POWs escape their resistance captors, their families are forced to pay the price—by the regime they once served

myanmar-now.org/en/news/kill...

Junta launches multiple airstrikes on AA-held coastal towns in Rakhine, killing civilians Children among the dead as jets and naval vessels pound Thandwe and other resistance-held areas

Children among the dead as jets and naval vessels pound Thandwe and other resistance-held areas

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/junt...

Myanmar refugee's death ruled homicide: US health officials A vulnerable Rohingya refugee’s death in freezing conditions is ruled a homicide, raising questions over US immigration enforcement after officials allegedly left him alone in the cold following…

A vulnerable Rohingya refugee’s death in freezing conditions is ruled a homicide, raising questions over US immigration enforcement after officials allegedly left him alone in the cold following detention

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

Former ABFSU leader released from prison after serving full sentence The prominent activist’s mother was delivering a care package for him when she was killed by a blast at Insein Prison in late 2022

The prominent activist’s mother was delivering a care package for him when she was killed by a blast at Insein Prison in late 2022

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/form...

Myanmar faces deepening crisis as global oil shock bites A surge in global fuel prices is exposing Myanmar’s fragile economy, with thin reserves, a weakening currency, and limited options for relief under military rule

A surge in global fuel prices is exposing Myanmar’s fragile economy, with thin reserves, a weakening currency, and limited options for relief under military rule

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

Myanmar junta set to resume border trade with Thailand The move is expected to come as soon as this week, despite concerns about ongoing clashes along the Asia Highway

The move is expected to come as soon as this week, despite concerns about ongoing clashes along the Asia Highway

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

Resistance withdraws from Tigyaing as junta advances in Sagaing The military is pushing north along the Ayeyarwady River as drone strikes and supply shortages continue

The military is pushing north along the Ayeyarwady River as drone strikes and supply shortages continue

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/resi...

Myanmar junta steps up airstrikes even amid fuel shortage The regime’s intensified aerial warfare in resistance strongholds, even as resources grow scarce and after a new parliament has convened under the military authorities’ direction, reflects its true…

The regime’s intensified aerial warfare in resistance strongholds, even as resources grow scarce and after a new parliament has convened under the military authorities’ direction, reflects its true priority of crushing opposition in the country

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...

Anti-junta forces in Myanmar launch new unified command structure The alliance seeks to coordinate battlefield strategy and lay groundwork for a future federal democratic system

The alliance seeks to coordinate battlefield strategy and lay groundwork for a future federal democratic system

Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/anti...