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‘A generation lost at sea’: the desperate Rohingya falling prey to traffickers as they flee Bangladesh
Source: The Guardian | By Kaamil Ahmed, Yassin Abdumonab
Barred from work and school in Bangladesh, thousands of refugees are making the perilous voyage to Malaysia by boat – with some beaten en route to extort even more money.
“Only for Show”: Farmers Accuse Authorities of Staged Opium Destruction in Shan State
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
Residents in Pang Laung (Pinlaung), Hopong, and Hsihseng townships in Southern Shan State say they are being forced to plant “show” opium fields that armed groups later destroy in staged operations.
Critics of army rule in Myanmar stage a silent strike against upcoming election
Source: ABC News | By Associated Press
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar have staged a joint protest calling on people to stay indoors to show they are boycotting elections scheduled for late this month
300 telecom scam workers stranded after Thailand’s rejection
Source: Karen News
About 1,000 people including Myanmar citizens and some foreign nationals who do not wish to return home for various reasons remain inside the telecom scam hub, which is now under KNU control.
Nine civilians killed by junta airstrike in Momeik District
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
Myitson Village, situated roughly halfway between Momeik and Mabein towns in Momeik District, was hit by three bombing runs carried out by junta aircraft at around 9:00 am on December 6
Karenni resistance launches counteroffensive in Pekon, both sides suffer casualties
Source: Burma News International | By Shan Herald Agency for News
The resistance forces decided to launch the counteroffensive after junta positions near Salong North and Salong South villages were conducting near-daily attacks on their operational areas using artillery and drones.
Renewed clashes in Homalin Township
Source: Burma News International | By Voice of Shan Ni
Fighting broke out on December 8 when the KIA–PDF coalition attempted to advance into the SNA-controlled Naungpoaung Village Tract. The SNA maintains warm ties with the junta.
AA seizes five dead bodies of soldiers, one captive, ammunition, military gear in Bago battle
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
The combat took place near the military manufacturing facility, known as Kapasa (16), on Monday.
KNU, DKBA and the Scam Center Economy on Myanmar’s Border
Source: Mizzima | By Don Pathan
Three decades ago, a Karen National Union (KNU) splinter group decided to go their own way, citing discrimination on religious grounds.
CRPH announces restructuring of NUG cabinet, reducing ministries from 17 to 12
Source: Mizzima
Formed with 17 ministries in April 2021, the NUG has now been streamlined to 12. While the public had hoped for broader reforms, criticism has emerged that the reshuffle merely downsized several ministries while retaining much of the existing leadership.
Myanmar Gems Trade Loses Shine as Junta Cracks Down on Dealers
Source: The Irrawaddy
Gem traders in major cities like Yangon, Mandalay, and Sagaing are being repeatedly summoned and interrogated by the military regime over alleged links to resistance groups, according to industry sources.
Junta Offers Reward for Dr. Tayzar San, Two Others After Mandalay Protest
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s military regime has offered cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of three prominent protest leaders—Dr. Tayzar San, Ko Nan Lin and Ko Khant Wai Phyo—who staged an anti-election rally near Zay Cho Market in downtown Mandalay last week
Myanmar’s complex civil conflict creating unlikely alliances among enemies
Source: Bangkok Post | By Kyodo News
A 24-year-old fighter from Myanmar’s pro-democracy People’s Defence Force (PDF) says many of those who fight alongside him have switched sides at times in the long-running civil war, with a lack of financial compensation
Myanmar’s Acting President meets Thai Foreign Minister in Nay Pyi Taw
Source: Eleven Media Group
Myanmar explained its ongoing cooperation within ASEAN, preparations for holding a free and fair multiparty democratic general election later this month, and Thailand’s own plans to conduct its elections in January 2026
35 Trainers Awarded Certificates from Mon Traditional Basic Dance and Musical Instrument Course in Yangon
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
The graduation ceremony was organised by the Yangon Mon Literature and Culture Committee after the two-month training program.
Four junta soldiers surrender, 3 fleeing soldiers captured, says PRA-Magway
Source: Narinjara News | By Maung Sar Ga
According to the People’s Revolution Force (PRA-Magway) on December 7, four armed junta soldiers gave themselves up, and three more soldiers were taken prisoner along the route linking Ann Township in Rakhine State to Padan Township in the Magway Region
Naga groups in Myanmar and India unite to oppose border fence
Source: Mizzima
“The unilaterally drawn border, which is separating Naga families across the divide, violates both human and Indigenous rights, and we strongly condemn such actions,” the ENWA said.
Sihasak hopes Myanmar election will be political transition
Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | By Thai PBS World
The Thai foreign minister expressed hope that the upcoming election will be an important political transition and part of the broader peace process, which Thailand will continue to support.
Myanmar Junta Boss Says Military Will Remain in Politics Until EAOs ‘Disappear’
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
On Saturday, Min Aung Hlaing said the military would consider gradually reducing its presence in the parliament until the day comes when EAOs no longer exist.
National Unity Government states military outpost seized by People’s Defense Force in Mogok
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that its armed wing, the People’s Defense Force (PDF), seized a regime outpost in Mogok Township of Mandalay Region during fighting with regime forces, which began on Nov. 30.
Latest Updates on an Alarming Security Situation at Shunda Park Scam Compound and Surrounding Areas
Source: Karen National Union | Update
This morning, two 60 mm artillery shells fired by troops from the Myanmar military junta’s No. 22 Light Infantry Division landed directly inside the Shunda Park scam compound, injuring several individuals within the compound
Chief of Defence Forces prepares to enforce rules of engagement after Myanmar–ethnic armed group shells land on Thai soil
Source: The Nation
The purpose was to warn all sides not to allow such incidents to occur inside Thailand. “Should this happen again,” he warned, “the Thai military will apply the rules of engagement more strictly.”
ULA urged to boost ethnic participation in governance in Arakan State
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
Despite the participation of ethnic groups in rebuilding Arakan State, community members say weaknesses remain in the education and health sectors.
Online scam operations persist and spread in Myawaddy despite junta’s public crackdown
Source: Mizzima
Mizzima’s investigation confirmed that recruitment for new scam staff, specifically interpreters and chatting personnel, is being actively conducted on the Telegram platform.
Former student union secretary rearrested on terrorism charges day after Myanmar junta’s amnesty release
Source: Mizzima
Ma Poe Piti Khaing was released from Myingyan Prison on 2 December but was rearrested on 3 December after being summoned to a police station in Mandalay’s Aung Pin Lei District to sign an undertaking related to her release.