EURO-BURMA OFFICE ADDB Inc – Canada, Euro-Burma Office – Belgium, EBO Foundation – Chiang Mai
ALL NEWS
Muslim people enjoy equal rights under ULA/AA rule
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
The Rakhine-based AMP reported that Muslim religious leaders, who attended an award function for outstanding students from ten Islamic religious schools (popularly known as Madrasas) on 31 January, expressed their gratitude.
Myanmar Acting President extends state of emergency, martial law across 63 conflict-hit townships
Source: Mizzima
The order, officially signed on 29 January, 2026, delegates full executive and judicial authority in these areas to the Commander-in-Chief, effectively bypassing civilian administrative channels as the junta transitions toward a new government framework.
Years After Coup, Myanmar’s Government in Exile Teeters on Irrelevance
Source: The New York Times | By Sui-Lee Wee
The National Unity Government was formed as a pro-democracy alternative to the junta. But, critics say, it has failed to achieve most of its goals.
Myanmar remains unstable five years on from coup
Source: NHK World
The unstable situation is expected to continue as Myanmar remains isolated in the international community.
Russia’s Shoigu Arrives in Myanmar to Talk Defense Industry Cooperation – Security Council
Source: Sputnik | By Maksim Blinov
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in Myanmar on Monday for talks with the Southeast Asian country’s leaders on trade, defense industry and security cooperation, the Russian Security Council said.
China executes 4 leading members of northern Myanmar-based criminal gang
Source: Xinhua
China has carried out the death sentences of four leading members of the Bai family criminal group based in northern Myanmar
Karenni Interim Executive Council appeals for more aid during visit to Canada
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC) held a meeting with Myanmar nationals living in Canada at a screening of the film “Roots of Revolution: Building Bottom-up Democracy in Eastern Burma” in Toronto on Saturday.
Vatican newspaper laments ‘terrible situation’ in Myanmar, 5 years after coup
Source: Catholic World News | By Francesco Citterich
The legislative elections concluded last week—the first since 2020 and called by the ruling generals—were certainly not enough to restore a semblance of peace to the torn country.”
Myanmar Junta Pounds Thai Border to Secure Trade Routes for New Regime
Source: The Irrawaddy
A source for a junta-aligned Karen armed group said soldiers are pushing to recapture their Falu base. “They will then bring in armed vehicles and shift their focus from offensives to blockades.”
Myanmar, China Launch Investment Body Under Junta Cronies’ Oversight
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar and China have launched a new business association with the goal of luring about half a trillion US dollars in Chinese investment to Myanmar
Five Years On: Where Myanmar’s Resistance Now Stands
Source: Exile Hub
Five years on, the struggle continues. But the forms and conditions of resistance have changed.
Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to work
Source: Channel News Asia | By Agence France-Presse
Myanmar’s junta called on Sunday (Feb 1) for ex-civil servants who quit their jobs in protest over the coup five years ago to report back to work, pledging to remove absent state employees from “blacklists”.
I Want to Regain a Safe Living Environment
Source: Kantarawaddy Times | Feature
For Karenni internally displaced people (IDPs) who have been living in forests and mountains for five years, the hope that “we may soon be able to return home in the new year”
Public Warned as Donation Scams Increase on Social Media
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
The altruist warned that donation scams are increasing on social media, especially Facebook, where fake accounts use photos of orphanages, elderly care homes, social welfare groups, and disaster relief organisations to solicit donations.
AA-held Gwa town targeted by junta’s air and naval forces
Source: Narinjara News | By Poe War
In an effort to regain control of Gwa town in southern Rakhine State, located near Ayawaddy Division and currently under the control of the Arakan Army (AA), the junta’s air force and navy have commenced attacks on the area.
Myanmar migrants in Thailand urged to maintain “quiet campaign” of self-restraint amid rising tensions
Source: Mizzima
Labor rights organizations and Myanmar community leaders in Thailand have launched a nationwide awareness campaign calling for permanent self-restraint among migrant workers following a surge in local conflicts.
Myanmar junta leader approves pay hike for lawmakers as USDP prepares to form new government
Source: Mizzima
This financial adjustment comes as the USDP secures an overwhelming supermajority, with early data showing the party won at least 471 of the 607 seats declared by the end of the second phase
Why China moved so quickly to execute 11 members of a notorious mafia family
Source: Yahoo News Canada | By Jonathan Head, BBC News
No-one should be surprised that China has swiftly executed the 11 members of an organised crime family from north-eastern Myanmar who were sentenced to death in September.
Five Years After the Coup, Myanmar Is Worse Off Than Ever
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Nayt Thit
This Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of Myanmar’s military coup, which plunged the country into escalating violence, mass arrests, economic collapse and a deepening humanitarian crisis as the junta continued its brutal campaign against civilians.
Myanmar: ITUC demands urgent international action after five years of military rule
Source: International Trade Union Confederation | Press Release
Five years after the military coup on 1 February 2021, the people of Myanmar are victims of a brutal regime that must face sustained international action to re-establish democracy. Continued inaction is tantamount to collaboration with repression and violence.
Myanmar crisis deepens five years after coup, as military ballot entrenches repression
Source: United Nations / UN News | By Vibhu Mishra
Five years after Myanmar’s military seized power and jailed the country’s elected leaders, the United Nations says the country’s crisis has only deepened, marked by escalating violence, mass displacement and a military-controlled election
Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar after the 2021 military coup; Some later died in prison
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Reuters
Shwe Theingi was instantly drawn to Wutt Yee Aung when they met at the start of their second year at Myanmar’s Dagon University in 2019.
ASEAN must remain united to preserve regional peace: Vivian Balakrishnan
Source: The Straits Times | By Mara Cepeda
Dr Balakrishnan stressed that meaningful political progress would require an end to violence and inclusive dialogue involving all stakeholders.
Five Years On From Burma Coup, British Government Failing To Act
Source: Burma Campaign UK
“With human rights violations by the Burmese military increasing and cross-party support for stronger sanctions, it is inexplicable why the government is failing to act,” said Mark Farmaner, Director of Burma Campaign UK
Junta deploys troops in Myawaddy following KNA withdrawal
Source: Burma News International | By The Voice of Shan Ni
Locals reported that the junta has deployed troops throughout Myawaddy Town in Karen State following the withdrawal of the Karen National Army (KNA).