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General Gum Maw says Myanmar junta twice proposed online talks with KIO, both rejected
Source: Mizzima
The announcement came after Gum Maw claimed an interview with BBC Burmese presented his remarks incompletely, prompting him to clarify the sequence of events.
KIA temporarily pulls back from captured artillery battalion in Bhamo
Source: Burma News International | By Myitkyina Journal
After intensified fighting in Bhamo Town, Bhamo Township, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has decided to temporarily retreat from the site of the junta’s Artillery Battalion 366 (AB 366) base, according to Colonel Naw Bu, the KIA spokesperson.
Malaysia, ASEAN To Hold Talks On Myanmar Election Plans During Sept 19 Working Visit
Source: asean.bernama.com | By Bernama
Mohamad said the delegation’s meeting with Myanmar’s Acting President aims to ensure that the elections, scheduled for the end of this year, truly benefit the people of Myanmar.
Myanmar – Acute food crisis in Rakhine State
Source: European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations | Daily Flash
A 2024 UNDP report warned that 2 million people in Rakhine State were at risk of famine in 2025. Separate data released in June 2025 showed that 16.7 million people (29% of the population) face hunger across Myanmar.
Trump’s foreign aid cuts have ‘strengthened tyranny’ in Myanmar, rights groups say
Source: The Independent | By Shweta Sharma
USAID funding cuts have given Myanmar’s military rulers ‘carte blanche’ to escalate human rights abuses
Myanmar Junta Chief Vows December Election ‘No Matter What’ Despite War
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
With just over four months to go, Min Aung Hlaing reiterated his commitment to proceed with the polls, saying they were necessary to convene parliament, elect a president and form a government.
Art freedom under fire
Source: Bangkok Post | Editorial
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is in hot water after it succumbed to pressure from the Chinese embassy by censoring an art exhibition on its premises.
AA reassures its pledge to seize entire Arakan State
Source: Burma News International | By Development Media Group
The AA will continue its fight until it liberates the entire Arakan State from junta control, spokesperson U Khaing Thu Kha said at an online press conference on August 12.
Mon Revolutionary Groups Urge Political Parties to Withdraw from Election
Source: Burma News International | By Independent Mon News Agency
On August 8, eleven revolutionary organizations, including the Mon State Federal Council (MSFC), issued an open letter urging political parties not to participate in the upcoming election.
Trucks halt Myawaddy runs amid extortion-style levies
Source: Burma News International | Karen Information Center
Some truck operators suspended operations in August after checkpoints in Karen State halted trucks transporting goods from Myawaddy Town, near the Thailand-Myanmar border, and imposed extortionate levies.
Statues of Gen Aung San Disappear as Myanmar Junta Gears for Election
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Ah Htoi
The military regime removed a statue of Myanmar’s late independence hero General Aung San—the father of jailed civilian leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi—in downtown Bago at midnight on Friday, residents told The Irrawaddy.
Myanmar Junta Airstrike Targets Sagaing Civilians
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Saw Mary
Myanmar’s junta warplanes bombed a civilian convoy trapped by fighting between regime forces and resistance groups in Sagaing Township on Monday, killing 16 people and injuring 20 others.
Ta’ang Resistance Leader Denounces China’s ‘Self-Interested’ Meddling
Source: The Irrawaddy
Chinese pressure on ethnic armies to lay down arms or cede territory to the Myanmar junta, saying Chinese “dominance” is one of the major challenges for Myanmar’s anti-military dictatorship revolution.
ARSA attacks AA border security outposts in Maungdaw
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
According to local residents, ARSA attacked several AA border security posts in Taungpyo Letwe, Maungdaw Township, and on the border with Bangladesh, on August 10 and 11.
Anwar urges Asean unity on Myanmar crisis, pledges support for Bangladesh
Source: Malay Mail | By Bernama
Securing peace in Myanmar and addressing the refugee crisis are among Malaysia’s priorities, particularly in supporting Bangladesh, which has been burdened with hosting large numbers of displaced persons, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fresh flooding affects thousands in Myanmar
Source: Union of Catholic Asian News | By Kyaw Lin Htoon
Heavy downpours have caused fresh flooding at Laiza town in Kachin State, following earlier floods that hit Kachin, Shan, Karen and Mon states since July that displaced thousands.
Prof Yunus seeks Malaysia’s support in resolving Rohingya crisis
Source: United News of Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday sought Malaysia’s help to resolve the Rohingya issue, describing it as a major problem for Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi tribal youth flees to Bangladesh after seizing gun from AA
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
According to Bangladeshi media, the youth, who is 21 years old, a Tonchongya national, has been identified as Jibon. Dainat in Myanmar is referred to as Tonchongya in Bangladesh, according to residents who were interviewed.
Leaked letter reveals Indian company to present radar technology to Myanmar military
Source: Mizzima
A leaked confidential office letter from the military junta indicates that an Indian company is set to supply radar technology capable of detecting drones and low-altitude aircraft to the junta’s military forces.
Police Bust TigerArms Smuggling Network in Chiang Mai and Tak Provinces
Source: Chiang Rai Times
The gang allegedly confessed that since 2020, it has repeatedly transferred TigerArms weapons to the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and anti-Myanmar military government forces such as the Ethnic Armed Forces in Myanmar.
KIO UNITY INITIATIVE: General Gun Maw proactive move to streamline and solidify ethnic-democratic alliance
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai
To date KIO leader General Gun Maw has met the NUG, Chin Brotherhood (CB) and Yaw Army (YA) or Yaw Tattaw in Laiza, where the meetings were believed to be held on how to practically cooperate and coordinate
Thailand: Aid Cuts Put Myanmar Refugees at Grave Risk
Source: Human Rights Watch | News Release
More than 100,000 Myanmar refugees in Thailand have lost access to essential food and medical aid due to US funding cuts, putting them at serious risk, Human Rights Watch said today.
WFP urges life-saving support for Myanmar’s Rakhine State as hunger surges
Source: World Food Programme | News Release
The World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently calling for more humanitarian support in Rakhine State, where a deadly combination of conflict, blockades, and funding cuts is driving a dramatic rise in hunger and malnutrition.
Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly: May 2025 – July 2025
Source: Myanmar Internet Project | Report
This report compiles and presents key findings related to the digital repression incidents that took place during the period from May to July 2025.
Junta launches airstrike around KNU Brigade 7 headquarters
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
On August 10, a junta Y-12 utility aircraft bombed areas around the Brigade 7 headquarters between 7:47 pm and 8:00 pm, dropping 20 bombs in six bombing rounds.