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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.
Myanmar remains unstable five years on from coup
Source: NHK World
The unstable situation is expected to continue as Myanmar remains isolated in the international community.
Russia’s Shoigu Arrives in Myanmar to Talk Defense Industry Cooperation – Security Council
Source: Sputnik | By Maksim Blinov
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in Myanmar on Monday for talks with the Southeast Asian country’s leaders on trade, defense industry and security cooperation, the Russian Security Council said.
China executes 4 leading members of northern Myanmar-based criminal gang
Source: Xinhua
China has carried out the death sentences of four leading members of the Bai family criminal group based in northern Myanmar
Karenni Interim Executive Council appeals for more aid during visit to Canada
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
The Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC) held a meeting with Myanmar nationals living in Canada at a screening of the film “Roots of Revolution: Building Bottom-up Democracy in Eastern Burma” in Toronto on Saturday.
Vatican newspaper laments ‘terrible situation’ in Myanmar, 5 years after coup
Source: Catholic World News | By Francesco Citterich
The legislative elections concluded last week—the first since 2020 and called by the ruling generals—were certainly not enough to restore a semblance of peace to the torn country.”
Myanmar Junta Pounds Thai Border to Secure Trade Routes for New Regime
Source: The Irrawaddy
A source for a junta-aligned Karen armed group said soldiers are pushing to recapture their Falu base. “They will then bring in armed vehicles and shift their focus from offensives to blockades.”
Myanmar, China Launch Investment Body Under Junta Cronies’ Oversight
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar and China have launched a new business association with the goal of luring about half a trillion US dollars in Chinese investment to Myanmar
Five Years On: Where Myanmar’s Resistance Now Stands
Source: Exile Hub
Five years on, the struggle continues. But the forms and conditions of resistance have changed.
Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to work
Source: Channel News Asia | By Agence France-Presse
Myanmar’s junta called on Sunday (Feb 1) for ex-civil servants who quit their jobs in protest over the coup five years ago to report back to work, pledging to remove absent state employees from “blacklists”.
I Want to Regain a Safe Living Environment
Source: Kantarawaddy Times | Feature
For Karenni internally displaced people (IDPs) who have been living in forests and mountains for five years, the hope that “we may soon be able to return home in the new year”
Public Warned as Donation Scams Increase on Social Media
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
The altruist warned that donation scams are increasing on social media, especially Facebook, where fake accounts use photos of orphanages, elderly care homes, social welfare groups, and disaster relief organisations to solicit donations.
AA-held Gwa town targeted by junta’s air and naval forces
Source: Narinjara News | By Poe War
In an effort to regain control of Gwa town in southern Rakhine State, located near Ayawaddy Division and currently under the control of the Arakan Army (AA), the junta’s air force and navy have commenced attacks on the area.
Myanmar migrants in Thailand urged to maintain “quiet campaign” of self-restraint amid rising tensions
Source: Mizzima
Labor rights organizations and Myanmar community leaders in Thailand have launched a nationwide awareness campaign calling for permanent self-restraint among migrant workers following a surge in local conflicts.