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Hindu Community’s Traditional Shree Shree Juggernaut Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) Celebrated Vibrantly in Maungdaw
Source: Global Arakan Network
It is reported that the Shree Shree Juggernaut Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival), a cherished traditional festival of the Hindu community, commenced yesterday, July 16th, in Maungdaw town in the Arakan region
Muslim Female Soldiers From the Arakan Army Actively Participate in Flood Relief Operations in Buthidaung
Source: Global Arakan Network
The ULA/AA, in cooperation with local residents, has been conducting cleanup operations to remove garbage and mud left behind by the floodwaters in Buthidaung town.
First-Ever Buddhist Dhammapariyatti Examination Results Released in Arakan
Source: Global Arakan Network
The 2026 examination was held over five days, from June 24th to June 29th, at four examination centers across Arakan State, located in the Mrauk-U, Minbya, Kyaukphyu, and Taungup districts.
Seven Civilians, Including Teenager, Missing in Myawaddy Conflict Zone
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
The residents of Wah Mee Hta Village lost contact with their families on July 10, the same day a Myanmar military junta offensive triggered heavy fighting in the area.
Two donors awarded by ULA for 300 ancient British coins
Source: Narinjara News | By Maung Sar Ga
The recipients, U Tun Khaing and his grandson Maung Seng Ye Lin Htike, were celebrated at an official ceremony in Mrauk-U District on July 16, 2026.
Martial law extension will make no difference for Chin State, revolutionary leaders say
Source: Mizzima
Chin revolutionary leaders have stated that the Myanmar junta’s proposed 90-day extension of martial law will not significantly change the situation in Chin State, even as fighting and airstrikes are expected to continue regardless of the declaration.
Junta Pressures Karenni IDPs to Return Through Threats and Extortion
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
For those who refuse to return, life in Taunggyi has become an ongoing struggle. Displaced families say they face discriminatory fees and systematic extortion by local administrators, who treat the remaining IDP population as a source of revenue.
Myanmar to Join China’s AI Club, Dependency on China’s Power Grid, and More
Source: The Irrawaddy
Putsch leader Min Aung Hlaing has asked his rubber‑stamp parliament to approve Myanmar’s entry into the China‑led World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO), regime media reported Wednesday.
Thailand rejects Chinese request to ban Myanmar mining documentary
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The Thai government ultimately declined to intervene, allowing the screening and panel discussion to proceed.
UK halves aid to Myanmar despite escalating humanitarian crisis
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The figures, buried in the appendixes of the 264-page document, reveal that U.K. aid to Myanmar will fall to £55.3 million ($74 million USD) for the current financial year, down from a core allocation of roughly £66 million ($88 million USD).
Myanmar military escalates attacks in Magway Region to reinforce Chin State frontline
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Following the attacks, regime forces have reportedly maintained a presence in the area and have been deployed in Myaing’s Wayinchaing and Ima villages since July 16.
Myanmar military declares ‘full’ control over Chin State’s Thantlang
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The military officially declared full control of the town on July 16.
Hong Kong regulator warns Myanmar faces tougher FATF measures without reform progress
Source: Mizzima
The FATF said Myanmar has made only limited progress in addressing strategic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) regime over recent years.
Ethnic Danu political leader and businessman found dead in southern Shan State
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
According to a Ywangan Township resident, the victims were identified as San Tint, the vice-chair of the Danu National Democracy Party (DNDP), and Aung Win Sein, a local businessman.
Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Kill Displaced Woman, Target IDP Camps in Eastern Loikaw
Source: Burma News International | By Kantarawaddy Times
A 50-year-old internally displaced woman was killed and multiple civilian structures were destroyed after the Myanmar military junta launched coordinated airstrikes across three locations in eastern Loikaw Township, Karenni (Kayah) State
Myanmar Junta Forces Displaced Karenni Civilians to Return to Unsafe Conflict Zones
Source: Burma News International | By Shan Herald Agency for News
IDPs report that the junta has intensified its coercion tactics, warning families that prolonged displacement will result in their properties being designated as military-owned land.
Floods destroy small-scale livelihoods of Kyauktaw residents
Source: Development Media Group
Catastrophic flooding across at least 10 townships in Arakan State has submerged more than 300 wards and villages, affecting over 150,000 residents and destroying small-scale livelihoods.
ASEAN to Myanmar: Prove Suu Kyi is really fine — let us see her
Source: Business Mirror | By Malou Talosig-Bartolome
Neither side was ready to sit across the table from the other, so diplomats shuttled between them separately, looking for common ground.
Three Pillars of Successive Myanmar Regimes’ Mythmaking Die Within Weeks
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Three of Myanmar’s most prominent regime‑loyal intellectuals have died within weeks of each other, marking the passing of a generation that lent its pens, voices and rituals to sustain military rule from Ne Win’s dictatorship to Min Aung Hlaing’s coup.
Bishop in Chin State: “Dialogue based on justice and equality can end the war”
Source: Fides News Agency | By Paolo Affatato
“In the name of God, our appeal is for reconciliation. We ask that this war, which is causing immense suffering to our people, be brought to an end. If genuine dialogue, based on equality and justice, could be established, then a ray of hope would emerge.”
ASEAN envoy says to engage all Myanmar stakeholders, will brief ministers at Manila meeting next week
Source: Reuters | By Karen Lema
ASEAN’s special envoy on Myanmar will keep talking to all stakeholders in the war-torn country, including armed rebel groups, the Philippines said on Thursday as it prepares to host a meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers next week.
Myanmar regime escalates surveillance and cracks down on Aung San symbols ahead of Martyrs’ Day
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The regime in Naypyidaw has ordered heightened surveillance and a crackdown on public commemorations ahead of Myanmar’s 79th Martyrs’ Day on July 19.
Myanmar: Pro-Democracy Resistance Forces Should Establish War-Crimes Investigative Units
Source: Fortify Rights | News Release
Recently, Karenni leaders indicated to Fortify Rights their interest in potentially establishing a war crimes investigation unit, following workshops on the laws of war and atrocity documentation conducted by Fortify Rights in Karenni State.
Thailand Directs Pressure on Myanmar Junta, Demanding Direct Envoy Access to Detained Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: The Nation | By Nongluck Ajanapanya
The Thai Foreign Minister has dismissed the junta’s verbal assurances about Suu Kyi’s welfare, stating that physical verification by an envoy is required by the international community
Myanmar Junta Forces Retreat Near Kyaukphyu Naval Station After Heavy Clashes with Arakan Army
Source: Burma News International | By Narinjara News
According to AA frontline sources, military regime forces launched an offensive on July 11, 2026, targeting AA-controlled positions under the cover of heavy monsoon rains.