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‘Shame that international community has not been able to solve Rohingya crisis’: Vatican Minister
Source: United News of Bangladesh
This is a situation which might be tolerable for a month, but it has been going on for years,” he said at a press conference at the CBCB Centre on Tuesday.
Update on the Solidarity of Trade Unions Myanmar’s current situation
Source: Clean Clothes Campaign | Update
STUM leader Daw Myo Aye was released from Insein Prison on 20 October 2025. Her situation remains precarious. She is required to post bail at the Shwepyithar Township Court for Article 5 (1) (f) and (g) of 1961 Myanmar Habitual Offenders Restriction Act.
Over 12,000 Pauk residents flee to forests as junta troops advance
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
Nearly 500 soldiers from the Directorate of Defence Industry 22 (the junta’s Weapon Factory 22) in Seikphyu Township, Magway Region, along with local junta-aligned Pyusawhti militia members, advanced into Pauk Township
Junta launches ground offensive in Hpapun, airdrops supplies to troops
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
The junta’s ground offensive is ongoing in Mutraw (Hpapun) Township, the territory of KNU Brigade 5, with junta aircraft air-dropping supplies to troops participating in the operation, according to Brigade 5 spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Saw Kler Doh.
Asean can do very little about the civil war in Myanmar
Source: The Business Times | By Mohan Kuppusamy
Its longstanding Five-Point Consensus calls for, inter alia, an immediate cessation of violence, an inclusive dialogue and humanitarian aid access to those in need. Not good enough: it’s “a fig leaf for paralysis”, as one critic put it.
Kim Aris thanks France for supporting Myanmar’s democratic struggle
Source: Mizzima
During a recent meeting with Mr. Christian LECHERVY, Special Envoy for Myanmar, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Government, Kim received a personal letter from President Macron addressed to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
MSF treats rising number of landmine victims along Bangladesh-Myanmar border
Source: The Daily Star | By Staff Correspondent
A total of 32 patients were admitted with landmine-related injuries from 28 separate incidents.
Pope Leo: Pray for victims of war, do not forget people of Myanmar
Source: Vatican News | By Francesca Merlo
Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray for people suffering in countries at war, praying in particular for Myanmar, which has been ravaged by years of civil conflict and internal unrest.
Myanmar Military Proxy Party Close to Ultranationalists, Admits USDP Naypyitaw Chief
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
As Myanmar’s military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) steps up campaigning for the December-January election, its ties to the country’s hardline nationalists are becoming more evident than ever.
Indonesia Still Undecided on Sending Observer to Myanmar’s Disputed Polls
Source: Jakarta Globe | By Jayanty Nada Shofa
Indonesia has yet to decide whether Jakarta will send an observer to Myanmar’s elections, which is now less than two months away, according to Foreign Minister Sugiono.
Intense clashes continue around Lay Kay Kaw
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
Military tensions remain high between junta troops and allied resistance forces near Lay Kay Kaw New Town in Myawaddy Township, Karen State, despite the junta suffering heavy casualties, according to local military sources.
Two out of three junta army columns attacking AA in Kyaukphyu defeated
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Wun Tha
The remaining column has been reinforced and is advancing towards Thaing Chaung village with increased strength, supported by air, naval, and ground artillery.
Korean advisor issues Open Letter to Myanmar’s National Unity Government’s Foreign Minister
Source: Mizzima
A Korean advisor has issued an Open Letter to the National Unity Government (NUG) Foreign Minister Ms Zin Mar Aung calling for her and the NUG to step up their engagement in the Spring Revolution against the brutal Myanmar military junta.
Pinpet Steel Plant Sparks Public Health Concerns in Southern Shan State
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
Following the 2021 coup, the junta revived the project with support from the Russian company VO Tyazhpromexport, a subsidiary of the arms supplier Rostec
Junta Shifts Wa Administrative Capital from Hopang to Matman
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
The military regime has officially designated Matman as the new principal town for the “Wa” region in Shan State, replacing the previously assigned capital, Hopang.
As Myanmar Launches Election Campaigning, Only Junta-Backed USDP is Visible
Source: The Irrawaddy
The only visible campaign activity seen so far has been USDP candidates from Mandalay City’s Pyigyitagun and Aungmyaythazan townships meeting with selected groups of residents under the guise of “public engagement events.”
Emmanuel Macron makes impassioned plea for release of Aung San Suu Kyi amid health concerns
Source: The Independent | By James C. Reynolds
Mr Macron wrote to the 80-year-old to say he was “very concerned” to hear from her son about the deterioration of her health and difficulty in accessing appropriate care “in the context of an unfair detention”.
Bangladesh leader thanks Turkish president for Rohingya support
Source: Yenişafak English
The appreciation came during a meeting with a Turkish parliamentary delegation that visited refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar to observe Turkish aid efforts.
Myanmar scam hub sweep triggers fraudster recruitment rush
Source: France 24 | By Agence France Presse
Recent raids on one of Myanmar’s most notorious internet scam hubs sparked a recruitment rush as fleeing workers scrambled to enlist at nearby fraud factories
China Sentences Ex-Kokang Leader, Four Others to Death for Myanmar Scam Empire
Source: The Irrawaddy
A Chinese court on Tuesday sentenced a former Myanmar Kokang leader and lawmaker of the military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party, Bai Suocheng, his son Bai Yingcang and three others to death for their long-term involvement in fraud operations in northern Myanmar.
China issues death sentences to 5 members of Myanmar criminal gang
Source: Hong Kong Free Press | By Agence France Presse
China sentenced five people to death on Tuesday for their involvement in a violent criminal gang with fraud operations in Myanmar’s Kokang region along the border, state media reported.
Myanmar Junta Silences Election Criticism With Mass Arrests
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
Myanmar’s military regime has arrested at least 88 people for criticizing its planned election under a harsh new Election Protection Law enacted just three months ago.
Three Kinchaung villagers, including young girl, taken by ARSA, still missing for ten days
Source: Narinjara News
The residents and security personnel of the Arakan Army (AA) have been conducting searches in the Mayu mountain, but as of now, they have not discovered any evidence, stated the abbot of Kinchaung village.
Village Head, Civilian Killed in Ywangan Township Amid Rising Political Violence
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
“In villages where administrators were killed, no one wants the position. Other village heads are also terrified. They are caught between fear of both sides,” a local man said.
China says it doesn’t interfere. The war next door suggests otherwise
Source: Washington Post | By Rebecca Tan
Beijing’s effort to secure its interests is deepening the political crisis in Myanmar, analysts say.