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Landmine incidents increase among returning displaced Kawkareik Township villagers
Source: Burma News International | Kachin News Group
During October and November, at least five locals who had returned after being displaced by conflict were injured in landmine explosions in Htiphosan Village, Yankoke Village Tract, Kawkareik Township, Karen State.
KIA says escalating fighting in Bhamo, no signs of abatin
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
Fierce fighting between the junta and the KIA continues at the Bhamo University compound on the road from Bhamo Town to Momauk, in the 3-Mile area, and at the junta’s Infantry Battalion 47 base, KIA spokesperson Colonel Naw Bu said.
Bangladesh Border Guards fire small arms at Arakan Army (AA) security post on Rakhine-Bangladesh border
Source: Narinjara News | By Thinzar Nwe
As reported by local APM news, the BGB outpost BP-22 discharged small arms fire at the AA’s Upper Kyeegyun security post located on the Rakhine side of the border.
Nighttime junta airstrikes kill more civilians: MDSI
Source: Development Media Group | By DMG Newsroom
The MDSI said in a statement on November 6 that 72 percent of the airstrikes occurred during the day and 28 percent at night, but most deaths and injuries resulted from nighttime attacks.
Myanmar Junta Dynamites Scam Hub in PR Move as Global Pressure Grows
Source: The Irrawaddy
Locals said the regime, BGF, and allied Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) transferred Chinese managers out of KK Park by road on the evening of Oct. 21.
Temple in Japan’s Kamakura hosts memorial service for Myanmar earthquake victims
Source: The Mainichi | by Koichi Fukuzawa, Yokosuka Local Bureau
The service also included prayers for peace in that country where civil war continues. Monks, not only from Japan but also from Myanmar who reside in Japan, chanted sutras.
Myanmar: junta feigns openness, tightens control of election coverage
Source: Reporters Without Borders
The Myanmar military regime has announced that the media – which it continues to relentlessly stifle – will be “authorised” to cover the general elections scheduled to take place between December 2025 and January 2026.
Scam Bosses Move Business Elsewhere Amid Crackdown in KK Park
Source: The Irrawaddy
Chinese scam syndicates have escaped the intense global spotlight on Myawaddy’s KK Park business estate by simply moving their criminal operations elsewhere—to neighboring Shwe Kokko, Kyauk Khet, and Payathonzu, sources say.
Trafficking cases mount as Southeast Asian scam networks grow
Source: Asia News Network | By Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta Globe
Interpol estimates the network now generates up to US$3 trillion a year, expanding operations beyond Southeast Asia into Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
‘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.”