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Explosion near People’s Party office in Yangon during campaign for regime elections
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
“The bomb exploded with great force but no one was injured. The office building’s glass was broken,” a People’s Party member told DVB on the condition of anonymity
“White Rebel Brothers” contribute over 100 million Kyats to Mrauk-U Hospital
Source: Narinjara News | By Saung OO Man
The contribution is intended to repair the damage caused by the air strikes conducted by the junta and to maintain health services, as stated by the Arakanese Public Health Department.
More junta military reinforcements sent as casualties mount in Kyaukphyu
Source: Narinjara News | By Thinzar Nwe
In Kyaukphyu Township, located in the Arakan Territory, the junta’s forces are being bolstered by additional warships and naval support as a result of significant losses sustained in the ongoing conflicts.
Myanmar Navy returns from ASEAN–US Maritime Exercise in Indonesia
Source: Mizzima
The return of the Myanmar Navy frigate, UMS Kyansitta,marks the end on its participation in the 2nd ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX), hosted by Indonesia from 9-13 December.
Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar’s Military Ruler Overseeing Election
Source: BARRON’S | By Agence France Presse
Myanmar’s top general Min Aung Hlaing was months from retirement when he made a dictatorial about-face nearly five years ago, deposing the democratic government and promoting himself to leader.
Myanmar Junta Moves to Criminalize Opposition to China-Backed Megaprojects
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
The warning, published in a junta gazette on December 16, comes as the military scrambles to reassure Beijing that its stalled projects—including those long rejected by the public—will be pushed forward at any cost.
Fleeing Civilians Bombed as Myanmar Junta Scorches Mandalay-Sagaing River Crossings
Source: The Irrawaddy
The regime claimed its forces advanced just north of Singu on Monday morning to retake the Yadanar Thein Kha Bridge, which links Mandalay Region to Kyauk Myaung town in Sagaing.
Four Myanmar nationals arrested over Suvarnabhumi drone disruption
Source: The Nation
Police say they arrested four Myanmar nationals and seized 10 drones linked to Suvarnabhumi disruptions.
Myanmar’s ‘sham election’ aims to legitimize a junta selling rare earths
Source: Union of Catholic Asian News | By Luke Hunt
Self-interest drives the military regime’s support from China, India, Russia, and the United States
Burmese Migrants Speak Out as Trump Admin Ends TPS: ‘Just a Number’
Source: Newsweek | By Dan Gooding
A woman from Burma has told Newsweek she fears being captured and interrogated if the Trump administration forces her to return home as it seeks to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the country.
In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election
Source: BBC | By Yogita Limaye
Four other women sitting around her on straw mats also start crying. The trauma of what they’ve gone through to make it to safety is clearly visible.
More than 100 young men arrested within a week in Kaw Thaung
Source: The Human Rights Foundation of Monland
The army arrested every young man they encountered in the streets after 8 pm and also arrested young men at their homes after claiming they were visiting houses to check for “visitors”.
Karenni State youth organizations call political party candidates in regime 2025-26 elections ‘traitors’
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Khun Thomas, head of the Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC) Youth Affairs Department, told DVB that a meeting bringing together all 108 organizations was held at an undisclosed location Dec. 18-20.
Ethnic communities voice safety concerns over ARSA activities along Mayu Mountain Range
Source: Development Media Group
Local ethnic communities have expressed concern over their security in Buthidaung, Maungdaw and Rathedaung townships, amid recent activities by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA).
Brokers, Bribes, and the Draft: Why Myanmar Youth Are Leaving
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
Escalating conflict, economic collapse, and the enforcement of mandatory military service are driving growing numbers of young people in Myanmar to seek ways to leave the country, according to residents and observers.
Kachin Forces Reject Myanmar Junta’s Move to Restart China-Backed Myitsone Dam
Source: The Irrawaddy
KIO spokesperson Colonel Naw Bu told The Irrawaddy that public opposition remains overwhelming. “This concerns the people deeply. It was strongly opposed before, and public sentiment remains central to the KIO’s position,” he said.
12 Stories That Explain Myanmar’s Military-Run Elections
Source: The Irrawaddy
It is essential to look beyond the headlines to understand the reality of elections in Myanmar, especially those organized by the country’s successive military regimes
Myanmar mystics divine future after ill-augured election
Source: Channel News Asia | By Agence France-Press
As the upcoming Dec 28 election continues to draw criticism and scrutiny, some believe its outcome could be swayed with “Yadaya” – magic rituals thought to steer fate.
Myanmar Punk – Thailand Tour makes final stop in Chiang Mai
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Organizers told DVB that the punk bands plan to visit Myanmar refugee camps in Thailand to provide humanitarian aid and support to those most in need with the funds raised from the concerts.
NUG and KNU resolve tension following detention of over 40 resistance members in Tanintharyi Region
Source: Mizzima
More than 40 individuals, including high-ranking officers from the National Unity Government (NUG) and People’s Defence Force (PDF), were detained on 17 December in Tanintharyi Region by a battalion of the allied Karen National Union (KNU).
Myanmar: Private Meeting
Source: Security Council Report | What’s In Blue
On Monday morning (22 December), the Security Council will convene for a private meeting on Myanmar. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Julie Bishop and Special Envoy of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Chair on Myanmar Tan Sri Othman Hashim are expected to brief.
BGF and militia transport Chinese telecom scam operators from Kyondoe to Mawlamyine
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
While the junta intensifies its crackdown on Chinese telecom scams in Myawaddy Township, Karen State, along the Thai border, junta-aligned BGF and Mon village militias have been assisting in relocating the scam operator
Anti-coup movement participant teacher and husband killed in brutal stabbing
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
At around 2:00 am on December 16, an unidentified group broke into the home of 49-year-old teacher Daw Aye Thi Aung and brutally killed her and her husband.
Wai Hin Aung Charity donates over 400 million MMK to victims of Mrauk U Hospital bombing
Source: Narinjara News
The donations were handed over through the Central Health Department, Political Department, Administrative Department, and Humanitarian and Development Cooperation Office (HDCO) of the Rakhine People’s Revolutionary Government.
Ethnic alliance urges international intervention to halt Myanmar military’s airstrikes on civilians
Source: Mizzima
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) issued a joint statement on 16 December calling on the United Nations and the international community to stop the junta’s ongoing aerial bombardments.