MYANMAR’S NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT ISN’T A UNITY GOVERNMENT
Myanmar’s National Unity Government Isn’t a Unity Government The NUG’s close association with the ousted NLD government has prevented it from bringing the country’s various armed groups under a single umbrella. Myanmar’s parallel National Unity Government (NUG) saw some surprising diplomatic victories in the months after the military seized power in February 2021. Established by […]
REBELS DOWN MYANMAR JF-17 FIGHTER JET IN ATTACK
Rebels Down Myanmar JF-17 Fighter Jet in Attack This is the latest blow to the military’s airpower as resistance groups continue to expand the use of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). According to reports from the area, the jet was likely struck by a shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile, possibly a Chinese-made FN-6 or a similar weapon. […]
MYANMAR ON A ‘PATH TO RUIN’ IF VIOLENCE CONTINUES UNCHECKED
Myanmar on a ‘path to ruin’ if violence continues unchecked Since then, “there has been no end to the violence, even though thousands have been killed and thousands more injured,” said UN Special Envoy to Myanmar, Julie Bishop, on Tuesday, briefing the General Assembly. “I have stressed consistently that without a ceasefire, a de-escalation of […]
MYANMAR SURVEYS QUAKE DAMAGE, TO AID 39,603 AFFECTED HOMES
Myanmar Surveys Quake Damage, to Aid 39,603 Affected Homes The Disaster Management Committee (DMC) has calculated the damage to the homes of the earthquake victims and will soon provide assistance to 39,603 houses, excluding staff houses, according to the damage, said Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Vice Chairman of the State Administration Council […]
MYANMAR JUNTA DRONE ATTACK KILLS NINE CIVILIANS, INCLUDING FOUR CHILDREN, IN HPAKANT TOWN
Myanmar Junta Drone Attack Kills Nine Civilians, Including Four Children, in Hpakant Town At least nine civilians, including four children, were killed when Myanmar’s military junta launched a drone artillery strike on a jade mining area in Hpakant Township, Kachin State, according to local sources. The attack, which occurred late on June 6, is the […]
MYANMAR JUNTA CLAIMS UN LABOR RESOLUTION IS DRIVEN BY POLITICAL MOTIVES.
Myanmar junta claims UN labor resolution is driven by political motives. Myanmar’s junta on Saturday criticized a United Nations resolution passed against it for forced labor and other labor practice violations, calling the decision “politically motivated.” This “politically motivated decision” will have no “effect” on employers, workers, and businesses in Myanmar, the junta’s Labor Ministry […]
6-YEAR-OLD GIRL AMONG MYANMAR GROUP ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH RETIRED GENERAL’S KILLING
6-year-old girl among Myanmar group arrested in connection with retired general’s killing Myanmar’s military has arrested a six-year-old child as part of a group it labelled “terrorists” for the daytime killing of a retired military officer and diplomat last month, a junta-run newspaper reported on Friday. Cho Htun Aung, 68, a retired brigadier general who […]
AFGHANISTAN AND MYANMAR ADDED TO TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN LIST
Afghanistan and Myanmar Added to Trump’s Travel Ban List The two nations are among 12 that the U.S. president accuses of having “taken advantage” of the U.S. visa system. Two Asia-Pacific nations are among the 12 nations that were hit with entry bans by U.S. President Donald Trump due to their “deficient” vetting and screening […]
BORDER CLASHES IN PHOP PHRA SHUT SCHOOLS, DRIVE REFUGEES INTO TAK
Border Clashes in Phop Phra Shut Schools, Drive Refugees into Tak TAK, Thailand – Residents along the Thai-Myanmar border in Phop Phra District awoke to the continuous sounds of gunfire and explosions this morning as fierce clashes between Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and Myanmar military forces intensified. The escalating conflict has led border schools […]
SU-30 JETS PLAY KEY ROLE IN STRENGTHENING MYANMAR’S COMBAT AVIATION CAPABILITIES
Su-30 jets play key role in strengthening Myanmar’s combat aviation capabilities Russian Aviaton » Monday May 19, 2025 10:06 MSK Myanmar is grateful to Russia for the fighter jets and attack helicopters it has received, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said. “Myanmar’s army has received Russian-made […]