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Naypyidaw advises passport conversion after tightening exit rules for overseas Myanmar workers
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The regime’s Department of Labor advised holders of Overseas Worker Identification Cards (OWIC), through its social media channel on the Telegram app called “Safe Migration,” on Saturday to convert their passports for jobs (PJ) to passports for visitors (PV).
Nearly 300 junta troops killed in KNU Brigade 5 territory in a single year
Source: Karen News
The junta’s casualties also included a battalion commander, a major, a captain, a sergeant, and a lance corporal, while the list of wounded included majors and corporals.
Bill calls for temporary protected status for Burmese people amid concern in MI immigrant community
Source: WOODTV.com | By Josh Sanchez
A bill in Congress seeks to extend temporary protected status to Burmese people amid concerns within Michigan’s Burmese community on conditions in their homeland during a civil war.
Deputy leader of Myanmar’s notorious Myingyan Militia arrested with methamphetamine
Source: Mizzima
Sein Lwin, the deputy leader of the notorious Pyu Saw Htee militia in Myingyan and husband of its leader Thida Yu Mon, was arrested on drug charges by revolutionary forces on 14 January.
Cut Off and in the Dark: How Communications Blackouts Are Deepening Human Suffering in Arakan
Source: Development Media Group
Since late 2023, it has been plunged into an information blackout that cuts deep into daily life, survival, and human dignity.
Residents in AA-held areas face new restrictions on travel outside Arakan State
Source: Development Media Group
Residents of townships controlled by the Arakan Army (AA) are now allowed to travel outside Arakan State only for health, trade and other social needs after obtaining approval from ward, village, local and township administrators.
More than 3,000 IDPs in southern Myawaddy face food shortages
Source: Burma News International | Karen Information Center
According to aid workers assisting displaced communities, IDPs in southern Myawaddy Township who are currently sheltering in eight refugee camps are in urgent need of food assistance.
ULA Health Department urges pharmacy owners to apply for drug sale, import licences
Source: Development Media Group
The FDA announced that pharmacies, medical service providers, and drug sellers should apply for drug sale licences, import permits, and registration cards at township FDA offices and drug centres.
Seven soldiers, 3 ALP members fled from Sittwe Shwe Min Gan with arms
Source: Narinjara News | By Poe War
In Sittwe, Rakhine State, where there is active conflict between the Arakan Army (AA) and regime forces, a total of 10 people have escaped with firearms.
Inside the “Shwe Padauk Myaing” scam hub: torture and human trafficking uncovered in Myawaddy
Source: Mizzima | By Han Htoo Zaw
The facility is reportedly owned by Colonel Saw Htoo Eh Moo, commander of the Karen National Army (KNA) 777 Tactical Command and son of KNA leader Colonel Saw Chit Thu, according to a Chinese national who escaped from the compound.
Propaganda Machine Lines Up Behind Min Aung Hlaing Presidency
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
The putschist general’s presidential dream is an open secret in Myanmar. He has never ruled out the possibility when pressed, and in late December, he coyly said he would leave the decision to Parliament.
Junta abducts and beats miners, seizes valuables in Danai
Source; Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
Starting December 13, the junta, along with the allied Warazut militia, launched military operations in the Lapu Maw and Wai Law areas, known for their rich gold and amber deposits.
Renewed calls for Aung San Suu Kyi to be released after she completes 20 years ‘buried alive’ in Myanmar detention
Source: The Independent | By Shweta Sharma
Shweta Sharma reports on another grim milestone for a country wrecked by brutal military rule and embroiled in a spiralling civil war
Myanmar Junta Unleashes Reign of Terror in Recaptured Mandalay Towns
Source: The Irrawaddy
The military regime has unleashed a reign of terror since recapturing Madaya, Singu and Thabeikkyin townships along the Irrawaddy in northern Mandalay Region, arresting at least 40 residents and sealing scores of civilian homes.
Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims ‘unsubstantiated’
Source: Channel News Asia | By Agence France-Presse
Myanmar on Friday (Jan 16) dismissed as “unsubstantiated” allegations that it committed genocide against its Rohingya minority, telling the International Court of Justice that its brutal crackdown was a “counter-terrorism operation”.
Japan concerned over deeper division in Myanmar after junta-run election
Source: The Mainichi
Japan’s top government spokesman on Friday expressed “serious concern” that Myanmar could face “further division” with military rule likely to continue after an ongoing national election that excludes pro-democracy forces.
India wants “inclusive, fair” elections in Myanmar with participation of all stakeholders: MEA
Source: Asian News International
“On elections in Myanmar, we have said what our position is. We want inclusive, fair elections in which all stakeholders participate.”
Jailed by the Generals She Defended as ICJ Opens Genocide Case Against Myanmar
Source: IPS-Inter Press Service | By Guy Dinmore
Held incommunicado in grim prison conditions for nearly five years, Aung San Suu Kyi quite possibly does not even know that this week the International Court of Justice (ICJ) opened a landmark case charging Myanmar with committing genocide against its Rohingya minority a decade ago.
Bangladeshi girl hit by stray bullet from Myanmar put on life support
Source: The Daily Star
A nine-year-old girl from Cox’s Bazar, who was struck by a stray bullet fired from Myanmar on Sunday, has been placed on life support at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) in Dhaka.
Kachin Independence Army resumes fight with military for control of Kachin State’s Bhamo
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Local media reported that the KIA captured the regime’s Transport Battalion 933, located around five miles (8 km) east of Bhamo town on Jan 14.
Military Junta Fires Drones and Heavy Weapons Near a Village in Demoso, Damaging a Church
Source: Burma News International | By Kantarawaddy Times
“They fired heavy weapons. Before the artillery, drones came first and dropped bombs in the afternoon.
Youth From 7 EAO Alliance Attend Peace Forum in Naypyidaw
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
Colonel Khun Okker, Chair of the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO/NCA-S), said the forum brings together young people from ethnic armed organizations that continue to follow the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) framework.
Junta uses Muslim militiamen to destroy villages in Kyaukphyu
Source: Development Media Group
“Usually, it is junta soldiers who raid villages and steal property. This time, they are using Muslims to remove vehicles and furniture from houses destroyed by the military,” said another Kyaukphyu resident.
Dreams on hold for Rohingya children in Bangladesh camps
Source: France 24 | By Agence France Presse
“But we don’t know if they will ever reach their goals with the limited opportunities available.”
Unified resistance command established in southern Chin State as groups merge
Source: Mizzima
In a significant consolidation of revolutionary forces, four major defence groups and their respective township administrations have officially merged to form the Chin People’s Union (CPU) and the Chin People’s Army (CPA). Announced on 12 January.