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Chinese police investigations reveal brutality in fraud farm operations in Myanmar
Source: The Straits Times | By Aw Cheng Wei
Chinese police on Oct 17 announced the prosecution of a criminal empire that had allegedly lured Chinese citizens to Myanmar and forced them to work at fraud farms through violent abuse, releasing details about the victims’ suffering.
Junta deploys reinforcements, boosts troop presence in Kale
Source: Burma News International | By Khonumthung News
Reports indicate that operations have already begun in areas to the north of Kale Town,” said a local source monitoring the junta’s movements in the area.
Primary radar at the Nat Yay Kan air defense base dismantled and relocated, anticipating AA’s imminent capture
Source: Narinjara News | By Maung Sar Ga
The Myanmar Military and Security Studies Institute (MDSI) announced the removal and relocation today, October 16.
ARSA member found alive on Shahpori Island in Bangladesh after boat capsizes
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
In a video in Bengali, the individual found on the beach was identified as a member of ARSA. His present address is Block H, 15, Jamtali Rohingya Refugee Camp, Okiya Township, Cox’s Bazar District, which is a refugee camp in Bangladesh
Arakan State residents facing hunger due to junta blockades
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
Since November 2023, Myanmar’s military regime has imposed a strict blockade on all trade routes from mainland Myanmar, citing the military conflict, resulting in significant challenges to food security and livelihoods.
Myanmar junta airstrikes target villages sheltering IDPs, eight civilians shot dead in Natogyi
Source: Mizzima
After clashes broke out with revolutionary forces around 12 pm on 15 October, the junta targeted and attacked IDPs in Kan Hnaung, Thayarkone, Thamantaw, and Lone Taw villages, a local resident assisting IDPs told Mizzima.
KNU says ex-leaders attended Myanmar junta’s NCA event in personal capacity
Source: Mizzima
“They went there of their own accord. They no longer hold any official positions within the organisation. However, even as ordinary members, their actions contradict the KNU’s policies,”
Pro-Junta Politicians Ramp Up Online Activity as Election Nears
Source: The Irrawaddy
Junta-aligned political parties are intensifying their online propaganda campaigns as the year-end election looms, using Facebook and TikTok to promote themselves while attacking the ousted democratic government and resistance.
Myanmar Junta Recaptures Hsipaw, Key N. Shan Town, From TNLA
Source: The Irrawaddy
Hsipaw becomes the third town recaptured by the regime from the TNLA in northern Shan following Nawnghkio on July 15 and Kyaukme on Oct. 2.
Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army frees 45 ‘prisoners’ in northern Shan State
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
A military source in Naypyidaw told DVB on the condition of anonymity that three majors, one colonel, one warrant officer first class, two warrant officers second class, and five sergeants were among the 45 prisoners released by the MNDAA
Burmese-American woman faces up to six years in Myanmar prison for social media posts
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Sources close to the regime in Naypyidaw told DVB that the police in Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay Region, filed a charge against Thet Ko Ko, also known as Thamee Soe, under Section 505(A) of the Penal Code on Oct. 13
Major Myanmar fraud cases enter prosecution
Source: China Daily | By Yang Zekun
The progress in the cases against the Wei and Liu families marks a major blow to the so-called “Four Families” criminal groups in Kokang, northern Myanmar.
AA and allied forces capture strategic Nat Yay Kan Hill base
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
The heavily fortified base had been under siege for nearly nine months since February 2025. After continuous offensives and encirclement, the AA and its allies fully seized control on October 14.
Chin resistance coalition raids Hakha police station, frees 15 prisoners
Source: Burma News International | By Chin World
The pre-dawn raid, carried out around 3:00 am, successfully met its objectives and freed 15 prisoners, according to Salai Htet Ni, spokesperson for the Chin National Front/Chin National Army (CNF/CNA). CDF-Hakha is part of the CNF/CNA alliance.
Clashes erupt near Tanja Village on Putao-Myitkyina Road
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
“Right now, the junta is stationed in Tanja Village, while the KIA and PDF are just across the stream on the side closer to Sumprabum. Sometimes, they even exchange artillery fire,” another Putao resident told KNG.
Heavy clashes between junta and AA intensify in Sittwe
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
Heavy fighting has erupted between the Myanmar military regime and the Arakan Army (AA) in Sittwe Township, with both sides engaging in exchanges of artillery fire and drone attacks, according to local and military sources.
Myanmar Military Captures Critical Mandalay-Shan Junction
Source: The Irrawaddy
The junction lies just over 80 km from Mogoke, the ruby-mining hub controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and connects routes to Mongmit, Bhamo, Myitkyina, and northern Shan State.
Beijing Preaches Noninterference While Playing Both Sides in Myanmar’s War
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
At an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) in Naypyitaw on Wednesday, Chinese envoy Deng Xijun said China does not want to see “escalating conflicts or lawlessness in Myanmar.”
Myanmar elections unlikely to see credible outcome, EU human rights rep says
Source: The Straits Times | By Reuters
Ollongren said the necessary conditions for free and fair elections in Myanmar have not been met, and the presence of observers would not make any difference to the outcome.
Arson attacks and arbitrary arrest by junta troops in Ywangan township, southern Shan State
Source: Shan Human Rights Foundation | Update
From the last week of August to late September 2025, arson attacks by junta troops resulted in the destruction of 60 houses, 90 rice granaries, one camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), and several farm huts in Ywangan township.
Non-Resident Migrants Increasing in Mon State Ahead of Election Peri
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
According to local sources, the number of non-resident migrants settling in relatively stable townships across Mon State has been steadily increasing during the pre-election period organized by the current military-appointed election commission.
Military chief urges EAOs to make only “realistic” demands
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
He made the remarks in a speech marking the 10th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), held in Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday.
Combined Junta–PNO Forces Set Fire to Village in Southern Shan State
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
A staff member from the Pekon Shan Youth Network told SHAN that at around 4 p.m. on October 13, military and PNO forces entered Baw Yan village, located in Hkawng Ei village tract, and set fire to the lower part of the village
Why So Many Young People Work Voluntarily in Myanmar’s Scam Compounds
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Kannikar Petchkaew
Scam compounds continue to thrive long after a highly publicized international crackdown in February, and the cut-off of electricity, gasoline, and internet to Karen State’s Myawaddy.
Myanmar regime admits election won’t be nationwide, as war continues
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Reuters
“We can’t hold the election everywhere 100 per cent,” Min Aung Hlaing said in a speech broadcast on regime media from the capital Naypyidaw, adding that by-elections would follow in some areas after a new pro-military government is formed.