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People’s Defence Force within 10 miles of Mandalay city
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
A resident told DVB on the condition of anonymity that the regime has launched air and artillery strikes against the PDF in Myakanthar village of Patheingyi Township since Sunday.
Junta Troops Extort and Intimidate Villagers in Ywangan
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
Since their arrival on July 18, the military forces have occupied multiple villages, coercing residents into providing cash payments and daily food supplies.
Junta No. 2’s Visit to Recaptured Nawnghkio Signals N. Shan’s Strategic Importance
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Having reclaimed Nawnghkio, the regime is pressing toward Kyaukme, another TNLA-controlled town on the China-Myanmar trade route.
Myanmar Resistance Attacks Junta Flotilla, Sinking Supply Boat
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
Resistance forces sank one supply boat and damaged two more during an attack on a junta flotilla on the Irrawaddy River near resistance-held Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Region, on Saturday.
Myanmar’s kamikaze drone found on Tak’s border Tuesday
Source: The Nation
The Naresuan Taskforce discovered a kamikaze drone, believed to belong to Myanmar troops, on Thai soil in Tak’s Tha Song Yang district on Tuesday and initiated a formal protest.
KNU now holds one-third of Myanmar-Thailand border
Source: Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar | Situation Brief
The Karen National Union (KNU) has expanded its control of the Myanmar–Thailand frontier, now controlling nearly 500 miles (800 km) of the 1,500 miles (2,416 km) long border.
Myanmar Junta Boss’s Sudden Embrace of Gen. Aung San Seen as Election Ploy
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Now, Min Aung Hlaing is doing the same—purporting to show affection and respect for General Aung San, with an election looming.
Myanmar Scammers Adopt Starlink in Bid to Evade Internet Blackout
Source: The Nation
The number of Starlink connections in major criminal enclaves has more than doubled since April 2024, with satellite dishes visibly proliferating on rooftops in scam hubs like Myawaddy.
Indonesian Influencer Deported from Myanmar After Amnesty
Source: TEMPO | By Adinda Jasmine
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has successfully repatriated an Indonesian citizen, identified by the initials AP, from Myanmar.
Airstrikes Force Workers and Civilians to Flee Mawchi Despite No Active Fighting
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
Amid escalating aerial assaults by the military, workers employed in the quarry industry and civilians in Mawchi—a region previously unaffected by armed conflict—have begun fleeing or returning to their hometowns as security concerns intensify.
2 Political Prisoners Die of Medical Neglect in Jail
Source: The Irrawaddy
Ma Wut Yi Aung, a 26-year-old student activist, died in Insein prison, Yangon as a long-term result of head injuries she sustained under torture from the regime’s thugs and due to lack of proper medical treatment, activists reported.
Myanmar’s military leader puts in rare appearance at event honoring Aung San Suu Kyi’s father
Source: Associated Press
The head of Myanmar’s military government made a rare appearance at a ceremony on Saturday honoring General Aung San, an independence hero and father of jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Chinese police investigating 5 missing teens issue further warnings about telecoms crime
Source: Bangkok Post | By South China Morning Post
Chinese police are investigating at least five cases of missing teenagers believed to have been caught up in scam centres, including some who have lost contact with their families after travelling to Myanmar.
NUG says 18 ministers and deputies operating inside Myanmar
Source: Mizzima
According to U Nay Phone Latt, spokesperson for the NUG Chief Minister’s Office, eight of the NUG’s 17 ministries are now actively operating in liberated areas.
Dengue outbreak infects over 30 Myanmar children in Sittwe relief camps
Source: Mizzima
“It’s happening in monasteries now being used as shelters. Each site holds fewer than 10 people, but with three or four such camps, the number of infected children has reached over 30,” a Sittwe resident told Mizzima.
A Rebel Army Is Building a Rare-Earth Empire on China’s Border
Source: Bloomberg | By Timothy McLaughlin
The Kachin Independence Organization fought for decades in obscurity. Now it’s supplying essential minerals to manufacturers around the world.
Myanmar junta offers cash rewards to anti-coup defectors
Source: Barron’s | Agence France Presse
Myanmar’s junta said Friday it is offering cash rewards to fighters willing to desert armed groups defying its rule and “return to the legal fold” ahead of a slated election.
Myanmar Junta Using Conscripts as Cannon Fodder, Defectors Say
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Nayt Thit
Myanmar’s military regime is sacrificing the lives of conscripts in offensives to claw back territory lost to resistance groups, defectors say.
Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Protecting Irrawaddy Flotilla Kill 20
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
At least 20 people were killed by a regime airstrike on Irrawaddy riverbank villages in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, on Thursday.
Group seeks legal work for refugees
Source: Bangkok Post | By Aekarach Sattaburuth
Poh Toh Ki, the network’s representative, submitted a petition to opposition People’s Party (PP) MP Rangsiman Rome, who also serves as chairman of the House Committee on National Security.
‘Ek Khaale – Once Upon a Time’ Rohingya storytelling exhibit
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Once Upon a Time Rohingya visual storytelling exhibit closes Saturday at Alliance Francaise de Chiang Mai in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which will conclude its 10-day run from July 9–19.
Resistance forces ‘besiege’ remaining regime outpost in Hpasawng, Karenni State
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) Deputy Commander Maui Pho Thaike told DVB that resistance forces have besieged the regime’s remaining Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 135 outpost in Hpasawng town of Karenni State
Junta-Aligned SNA Captures PDF-Held Indawgyi Villages
Source: Burma News International | The Voice of Shani
The junta-aligned Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) has captured Mongnawng and Mamonkaing villages in the Indawgyi region of Mohnyin Township, Kachin State.
Mon, Karen, and Dawei Resistance Forces Ambush Military Junta Troops Advancing Toward Nat Aei Taung Border Camp
Source: Independent Mon News Agency
According to resistance sources, four separate clashes took place between July 11 and 15 as junta columns advanced along the No. 8 Highway and toward the border outpost.
Junta arrests over 20 Arakanese youths deported from Malaysia at Sittwe airport
Source: Narinjara News | By Thinzar Nwe
Under the conscription law, the arrested young people may have been compelled to join the army.