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Border health under strain as foreign aid dries up
Source: The Nation
At Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2026, experts warn foreign aid for border health is fading, while Tak hosts 50,000+ displaced people
Junta Enforces NRC-Based Travel Restrictions Across Multiple Regions
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
According to travelers and bus ticket agents, residents holding certain NRC prefixes are now required to secure recommendation letters from both ward administrators and local police stations at least one week before traveling.
MNDAA Detains Villagers Following Protest Against Gold Mining in Lashio
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
The confrontation began on the morning of February 1, when residents gathered to oppose the MNDAA’s seizure of agricultural land for gold mining operations.
500 Massacres in Five Years: Myanmar Junta Hits Gruesome Milestone
Source: The Irrawaddy
Sagaing Region suffered the most with 194 massacres by ground forces and air personnel that killed a total of 886 people.
‘No expectations’: Bangladesh election means little to 1m Rohingya refugees
Source: Al Jazeera | By Tanbirul Miraj Ripon
The two main parties say they will push for repatriation to Myanmar. But that’s unrealistic, say experts. And in Bangladesh, anti-Rohingya sentiment is growing.
Myanmar junta’s proxy party named winner of criticised election
Source: The Straits Times | By Bloomberg
The National Unity Party won 68 seats, and the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (White Tiger Party) won 39 seats, according to official results from the Election Commission.
Rohingya Again Abandoned as Myanmar’s Conflict Enters a Far Deadlier Phase
Source: ImpACT International for Human Rights Policies
The junta’s post-coup state policy has unleashed relentless airstrikes, artillery barrages, and ground assaults on civilian areas, particularly in Rakhine State, killing more civilians in 2024 than any prior year and displacing over 3.5 million internally.
China prosecutes 11,000 people repatriated from northern Myanmar over telecom fraud
Source: Xinhua | By huaxia
China prosecuted more than 11,000 repatriated individuals from northern Myanmar for telecom fraud during the first 11 months of last year, according to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) on Wednesday.
Telecom fraud in northern Myanmar: A systemic cross-border crime
Source: China Global Television Network
Telecom fraud operations linked to northern Myanmar have posed a serious threat to public security in China, causing significant financial losses and resulting in multiple deaths.
China supports Myanmar people’s choice, will continue to provide constructive assistance: FM on Myanmar election results
Source: Global Times
China respects the choice of the Myanmar people and will continue to provide constructive assistance to help Myanmar restore peace, stability and development, Lin said.
Myanmar Junta Chief Rushes Through New Consultative Council Law
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Under the new legislation, the Union Consultative Council is empowered to provide guidance and coordination on a wide range of national matters—security, rule of law, foreign relations, the peace process and legislative issues.
Why the Rohingya case at the ICJ matters to everyone in Burma
Source: Mizzima | By Tun Khin
For anyone who supports democracy and opposes military rule, there is a clear reason to support The Gambia’s case on the Rohingya genocide at the International Court of Justice.
Govt ‘ready to act’ as Asean mediator
Source: Bangkok Post | By Mongkol Bangprapa
Thailand is ready to act as a mediator to help restore relations between Asean and Myanmar, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said after a meeting with the National Security Council (NSC) yesterday
Mental Health Crises Under the Shadow of War
Source: Kantarawaddy Times | Feature
War doesn’t just take human lives; it also silently destroys people’s psychological well-being and mental health.
SNA recaptures nearly all downtown wards in Banmauk
Source: Burma News International | The Voice of Shan Ni
The Shan Nationalities Army (SNA) has regained control of nearly all downtown wards in Banmauk Town, northern Sagaing Region, which were previously jointly held by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the People’s Defence Force (PDF).
ULA/AA recruits staff for School of Nursing and School of Public Policy & Administration
Source: Narinjara News
The Arakan Nursing School is inviting applications from the qualified individuals. According to the Arakan Public Health Department the nursing school receives applications from candidates to provide healthcare services.
AA-led joint forces capture Sagaing military base
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
The base, which housed over 200 military personnel, is located on the border of Kawlin and Kanbalu townships in the region and is strategically very important. The base offered a joint military facility for the junta forces and Pyu Saw Htee militias.
Civilians trapped amid fighting in Hpakant
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
Since January 30, junta troops from Htonebo Village in Hpakant Township have been attacking KIA-controlled Seikmu Village, sparking intense battles, a Hpakant resident said.
Some Myawaddy BGF members revert to original badges from KNA emblem
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
Some BGF factions had been preparing for years to transform into the KNA, and on January 1 began wearing KNA badges, officially marking the establishment of the new organization.
Myanmar Junta Turns to Pakistan Amid Rohingya Genocide Case
Source: The Irrawaddy
The timing of the visit coincided with Myanmar’s delegation travelling to The Hague to defend against allegations of genocide related to the Rohingya crisis.
Myanmar expands offshore oil and gas cooperation with China, India, Thailand, Russia, and Middle Eastern countries
Source: Eleven Media
The Union Minister made the remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Ms. Ma Jia, at the Lower Myanmar Office (Sein Lei May) of the Ministry of Energy in Yankin Township, Yangon Region
Facing civil war & diplomatic isolation, Myanmar junta approaches Islamabad for arms
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
The Burmese military junta, while facing a civil war, diplomatic isolations and charges of genocide has reportedly approached the Pakistan government in Islamabad for arms purchases, said a Bangladesh military social media account.
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.