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More Thai rivers and downstream communities at risk from Myanmar’s rare earth mines
Source: Mongabay
Satellite data reveal 513 rare earth mining sites across rivers feeding into the Mekong, Salween and Irrawaddy in Myanmar, including 40 new ones in 2025 — far more than previously estimated.
Notorious cyber scam hub linked to Chinese mafia raided
Source: BBC | By Jonathan Head
KK Park is only one of at least 30 similar compounds located on the border. Most of these are under the protection of Karen militia groups allied to the junta, and most are still operating
Fighting Continues in Northern Ye; Civilians Urged to Move with Caution
Source: Burma News International | By Independent Mon News Agency
Clashes between the military council troops and joint resistance forces have been ongoing since October 10, after junta columns advanced into areas under the control of the revolutionary joint forces in northern Ye Township.
Myanmar refugee family missing in Malaysia for last two years now reported in regime detention
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Regime media reported on Friday that Myanmar refugee rights activist Thuzar Maung, 48, and her family were arrested on an unspecified date after their “illegal” return to Myanmar from Malaysia and are under investigation by police.
Moon’s story: A teacher who dared to think differently in Myanmar
Source: Global Voices | By Exile Hub
A teacher and storyteller resisting the junta in exile
Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid
Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse
That number is only a fraction of the Starlink devices AFP identified using satellite imagery and drone photography. On the roof of one building alone in KK Park, images showed nearly 80 of the internet dishes.
Myanmar Junta Reinforces Frontline Positions to Defend Sittwe From Arakan Army
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Lin Thit
“They deployed drones and artillery constantly as they pressed into Ponnagyun. The AA has had to pull back slightly in that area,” a source close to the AA told The Irrawaddy.
Children of Myanmar celebrate World Mission Sunday
Source: Vatican News | By Deborah Castellano Lubov
During Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address on World Mission Sunday, he appealed for a ceasefire in Myanmar, lamenting the armed clashes and aerial bombardments against civilians and infrastructure in the Southeast Asian country.
Junta-linked forces inspect Thai-Myanmar border crossing in Myawaddy
Source: Mizzima
The inspection reportedly focused on individuals crossing the river and goods being transported across the Thai-Myanmar border.
131 illegal migrant workers abandoned by job brokers arrested in Samut Sakhon
Source: Bangkok Post | By Online Reporters
A total of 131 illegal migrant workers who were apparently abandoned by brokers after paying almost 50,000 baht each in hopes of getting jobs ended up being arrested in Muang district of Samut Sakhon.
Thai court to rule on Chinese kingpin’s extradition next week
Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | By Thai PBS World – 14 October 2025
The Constitutional Court is scheduled to deliver a decision next week on whether to extradite to China a Chinese gambling kingpin and a major investor in the gambling empire in Shwe Kokko in Karen state of Myanmar, to face criminal charges.
Chinese police investigations reveal brutality in fraud farm operations in Myanmar
Source: The Straits Times | By Aw Cheng Wei
Chinese police on Oct 17 announced the prosecution of a criminal empire that had allegedly lured Chinese citizens to Myanmar and forced them to work at fraud farms through violent abuse, releasing details about the victims’ suffering.
Junta deploys reinforcements, boosts troop presence in Kale
Source: Burma News International | By Khonumthung News
Reports indicate that operations have already begun in areas to the north of Kale Town,” said a local source monitoring the junta’s movements in the area.
Primary radar at the Nat Yay Kan air defense base dismantled and relocated, anticipating AA’s imminent capture
Source: Narinjara News | By Maung Sar Ga
The Myanmar Military and Security Studies Institute (MDSI) announced the removal and relocation today, October 16.
ARSA member found alive on Shahpori Island in Bangladesh after boat capsizes
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
In a video in Bengali, the individual found on the beach was identified as a member of ARSA. His present address is Block H, 15, Jamtali Rohingya Refugee Camp, Okiya Township, Cox’s Bazar District, which is a refugee camp in Bangladesh
Arakan State residents facing hunger due to junta blockades
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
Since November 2023, Myanmar’s military regime has imposed a strict blockade on all trade routes from mainland Myanmar, citing the military conflict, resulting in significant challenges to food security and livelihoods.
Myanmar junta airstrikes target villages sheltering IDPs, eight civilians shot dead in Natogyi
Source: Mizzima
After clashes broke out with revolutionary forces around 12 pm on 15 October, the junta targeted and attacked IDPs in Kan Hnaung, Thayarkone, Thamantaw, and Lone Taw villages, a local resident assisting IDPs told Mizzima.
KNU says ex-leaders attended Myanmar junta’s NCA event in personal capacity
Source: Mizzima
“They went there of their own accord. They no longer hold any official positions within the organisation. However, even as ordinary members, their actions contradict the KNU’s policies,”
Pro-Junta Politicians Ramp Up Online Activity as Election Nears
Source: The Irrawaddy
Junta-aligned political parties are intensifying their online propaganda campaigns as the year-end election looms, using Facebook and TikTok to promote themselves while attacking the ousted democratic government and resistance.
Myanmar Junta Recaptures Hsipaw, Key N. Shan Town, From TNLA
Source: The Irrawaddy
Hsipaw becomes the third town recaptured by the regime from the TNLA in northern Shan following Nawnghkio on July 15 and Kyaukme on Oct. 2.
Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army frees 45 ‘prisoners’ in northern Shan State
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
A military source in Naypyidaw told DVB on the condition of anonymity that three majors, one colonel, one warrant officer first class, two warrant officers second class, and five sergeants were among the 45 prisoners released by the MNDAA
Burmese-American woman faces up to six years in Myanmar prison for social media posts
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Sources close to the regime in Naypyidaw told DVB that the police in Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay Region, filed a charge against Thet Ko Ko, also known as Thamee Soe, under Section 505(A) of the Penal Code on Oct. 13
Major Myanmar fraud cases enter prosecution
Source: China Daily | By Yang Zekun
The progress in the cases against the Wei and Liu families marks a major blow to the so-called “Four Families” criminal groups in Kokang, northern Myanmar.
AA and allied forces capture strategic Nat Yay Kan Hill base
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
The heavily fortified base had been under siege for nearly nine months since February 2025. After continuous offensives and encirclement, the AA and its allies fully seized control on October 14.
Chin resistance coalition raids Hakha police station, frees 15 prisoners
Source: Burma News International | By Chin World
The pre-dawn raid, carried out around 3:00 am, successfully met its objectives and freed 15 prisoners, according to Salai Htet Ni, spokesperson for the Chin National Front/Chin National Army (CNF/CNA). CDF-Hakha is part of the CNF/CNA alliance.