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Junta carries out 85 airstrikes in four days on KIA-controlled territories
Source: Burma News International | By Myitkyina Journal
Colonel Naw Bu, spokesperson for the KIA and its political wing, the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), said the junta carried out airstrikes on both military and civilian targets in KIA-controlled areas between February 21 and 24.
Police chase ends in crash, 21 injured as truck with 44 Myanmar migrants overturns in Kanchanaburi
Source: The Nation
The migrants confessed to crossing the border illegally from Yangon, Myanmar, through a natural crossing in Sangkhla Buri district. They were heading to Malaysia and had paid 130,000 baht each to human traffickers, planning to work off their debts.
Junta expands militia forces in Mon State
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By Than Lwin Times
The junta is rapidly expanding the strength of the militias under its command across townships in Mon State.
Five killed in drone attack on DKBA and civilian vehicles in southern Myawaddy
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
The drone strike occurred as DKBA troops were helping a civilian vehicle that had broken down near an area locally known as Yekone, a DKBA source said.
Arakanese youths, sent back from Thailand, forced to serve the military
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
Arakanese youths, who were sent back to Myanmar from Thailand after completing prison terms, were forced to serve in the junta’s military activities and even sent to the front-line areas to fight against the Arakan Army (AA).
Over 600 Mro villagers displaced in Maungdaw amid threats from ARSA, RSO
Source: Development Media Group
The displacement follows a series of reported abuses in and around Donenyo Village, including abductions, extortion and killings of local residents.
Myanmar junta deputy leader Soe Win confirms April timeline for presidential election and government handover following sham polls
Source: Mizzima
Junta deputy leader Vice Senior General Soe Win announced on 24 February that Myanmar will appoint a new president and form a formal government in early April
Myanmar junta deploys AI-powered Russian and Chinese tracking system to target 50,000 individuals for new wave of arrests
Source: Mizzima
The technology is being used by junta military force, police, and immigration officials at checkpoints, airports, seaports, and city entry and exit gates to track down and arrest civilians and members of resistance groups.
China-Backed Power Plant Pulled From Kyaukphyu as AA Advances
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Lin Thit
The Chinese-backed VPower power plant in Kyaukphyu Township is being dismantled and relocated as clashes intensify around key Chinese projects in Rakhine State, according to local sources.
China Briefing: Hunger for Myanmar’s Jade, Blood Amber, Rare Earth Trap, and More
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation and the Yunnan provincial government have signed an MoU to jointly organize a Myanmar gems exhibition in Jiegao
Two Myanmar-based scam syndicates ‘completely dismantled’, says China’s top court
Source: Channel News Agency
The dismantling of the Ming and Bai criminal groups is a “powerful blow to the arrogance of criminals”, says China’s Supreme People’s Court.
Myanmar military using festivals as propaganda to hide war zone
Source: ABC News | By Libby Hogan
In Myanmar’s Chin State, one of the country’s oldest tribal regions, February is typically marked by Chin National Day — a celebration of identity and self-governance.
MSRF Reports Three Consecutive Days of Attacks on Junta Forces in Ye and Thanbyuzayat
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
According to a statement released by the Mon State Revolutionary Force, on February 21 a joint drone unit that includes MSRF dropped two bombs on the junta police station in Anin Village, Thanbyuzayat Township.
Census of women for conscription begins in Taunggyi
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
In several downtown wards of Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, the junta began a census of women for conscription in the last week of February, sparking concerns among residents.
Myanmar holds talks on purchase of U.S. soybean meal
Source: Burma News International | By Shan Herald Agency for News
The U.S. Embassy in Myanmar announced on February 25 that U.S. exporters and Myanmar buyers signed an agreement for Myanmar to purchase soybean meal from the United States.
Rakhine people welcome AA’s proposed Starlink internet facility
Source: Narinjara News | By Maung Sar Ga
It aims to improve the socio-economic development for the entire Rakhine community in terms of information and technology aligning with the political and military conditions.
UK Government Must Sanction Arakha Army
Source: Burma Campaign UK
Burma Campaign UK today called on the British government to impose sanctions on the Arakha Army in response to the numerous human rights abuses, including violations of international law, which they are committing.
Myanmar Junta Using Civilian Passenger Flights to Transport Weapons
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Zaw Myat Khant
The regime secretly transported weapons on a civilian passenger aircraft to arm a militia under its command in Kachin State late last year, according to confidential documents obtained by The Irrawaddy.
Junta Boss Meets Thai Air Force Chief as Strikes on Myanmar Civilians Intensify
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met Thai Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha in Naypyitaw on Wednesday, even as the regime stepped up airstrikes on civilian targets across resistance-held areas.
Kachin Amber and the Bloody Truth Behind China’s Latest Scientific Breakthrough
Source: The Irrawaddy
China is celebrating another headline‑grabbing fossil discovery, even as the amber that fuels Beijing’s scientific boom continues to come from conflict zones scarred by human rights abuses in Myanmar’s Kachin State.
Govt briefs France on Myanmar
Source: Bangkok Post | By Post Reporters
Mr Sihasak said Thailand could not avoid engaging with Myanmar’s military authorities and ethnic minority groups, given the shared border and the direct impact of instability on Thai territory.
Time to Involve Women in Myanmar Peace Process, UK Says
Source: Jakarta Globe | By Jayanty Nada Shofa
The UK — a dialogue partner to ASEAN — is pushing for women’s presence in the peace processes for the Myanmar crisis.
Chinese courts conclude trials of two criminal gangs from northern Myanmar, 16 sentenced to death
Source: Xinhua
At a press conference held by the SPC, it was revealed that by the end of 2025, courts across the country had concluded first-instance trials of over 27,000 cases related to telecom fraud operations in northern Myanmar
UN approves first carbon credit to Myanmar woodstove project
Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse
The UN on Thursday announced the approval of the first carbon credits to a South Korean company distributing efficient wood-burning cookstoves in Myanmar.
Myanmar, Arakan Army greet Bangladesh FM
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
The ULA Chairman Naing wrote to Rahman: “In your new capacity as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, I hope you will continue to work with us to find practical, sustainable and realistic solutions.