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Airstrikes Kill Nearly 50 Civilians in Shan State in August
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) reported that 46 civilians were killed in August due to airstrikes, artillery shelling, and drone attacks by Myanmar’s Military Junta across several townships
Myanmar Junta Retakes Magwe Gateway to Southern Yaw and Ordnance Factory
Source: The Irrawaddy
The outpost is considered the gateway to southern Yaw Region—an area comprising Gangaw, Htilin and Saw townships, and strategically important for both sides.
Karen Scam Warlord to Back Myanmar Junta’s Election
Source: The Irrawaddy
In a statement dated Sept. 3, it expressed full support for the proposed polls, which “could pave the way toward a democratic system and help establish peace and security in the lives of the people.”
Republic of Korea and WFP launch ‘REACH’ project to tackle record levels of hunger in Myanmar
Source: World Food Programme | News Release
The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched the Responding with Emergency Assistance for Conflict-affected Household (REACH) – a humanitarian initiative delivering emergency aid to conflict-hit families
Son fears for health of Suu Kyi in Myanmar junta custody
Source: Bangkok Post | By Reuters
A spokesman for Myanmar’s military-backed interim government did not pick up calls from Reuters seeking comment, and its information ministry did not immediately respond to questions sent via email.
Somsak eyes health boost for Myanmar refugees
Source: Bangkok Post | By Apinya Wipatayotin
The Ministry of Public Health is set to allocate 160 million baht to improve access to healthcare in seven refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Junta blockade of key waterway in Naga region sparks fuel and rice shortages
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
The junta’s closure of the Chindwin River waterway at Hkamti Town in Sagaing Region’s Hkamti Township, has caused severe fuel and rice shortages in Leshi and Lahe, towns in the Naga Self-Administered Zone, residents of these two towns reported.
Imprisoned Aung San Suu Kyi facing heart problems as son shares fears for mother’s deteriorating health
Source: The Independent | By Harry Cockburn
The son of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has issued a stark warning about her deteriorating health, urging the ruling military junta to grant her access to urgent medical care and calling on the international community to intervene.
Junta pushes IDPs in Ayeyarwady’s Ingapu Twsp to return home by Sept. 7
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
A man who helps IDPs said the administrator of Kwinkauk town met with displaced people on September 1 and told them to return home.
Two Landmine Explosions Near Mayanchaung Village in Yebyu Township Leave One Child Dead
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
At the same location, there were landmine explosions on September 1st and on August 30th, when local travellers stepped on them.
Junta Commission Drone Attack Targets KECD School in Hpa-An District
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
The strike occurred around 9:50 a.m. on September 4, deliberately timed while children were attending classes, the KNU said in its statement. The attack injured one female teacher, one male teacher, and a young student.
NMSP-AD/RMA Holds Graduation Ceremony for First Batch of CQB Training
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
The New Mon State Party (Anti-Dictatorship)/Ramonnya Mon Army (NMSP-AD/RMA) held a graduation ceremony for the first batch of Close Quarters Battle (CQB) trainees on August 31 in a liberated area
Junta army detains 30 Muslims at night in Sittwe’s Bu May village
Source: Narinjara News | By Maung Sar Ga
A sizable number of junta soldiers who entered the village in army vehicles took them into custody on the night of September 2, a source told Narinjara News.
AP visit to Myanmar highlights its struggle to rebuild after an earthquake while a civil war rages
Source: Associated Press | By David Rising
The military allowed AP to report on the quake damage in the capital, Naypyitaw, and in the country’s second-largest city, Mandalay — both areas firmly under its control. Official representatives accompanied the team to all sites.
Myanmar Junta Throws Everything at Offensive to Recapture Asian Highway
Source: The Irrawaddy
The junta has assigned a senior commander from the Southeastern Command to personally oversee its renewed offensive along the Asian Highway.
Myanmar’s Civilian Govt Urges China to Drop Support for Junta and Poll Plan
Source: The Irrawaddy
NUG Foreign Affairs Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung sent an official letter to the Chinese government on Monday asking it to suspend recognition of the regime and to stop referring to junta boss Min Aung Hlaing as Myanmar’s “acting president”.
NCA Anniversary to Be Celebrated with a Grand Ceremony
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
Colonel Saw Kyaw Nyunt, spokesperson of the 7 EAO Alliance, told IMNA that despite diverse views on the NCA, the anniversary will be organized with political significance and substance.
Gang abducting, selling people in Yangon for military service released after arrest for gang leader was army officer
Source: Narinjara News | By Poh Wah
In Yangon, a gang that was kidnapping young men and selling them into military service was taken into custody by the police, According to a police insider, the head of the gang was said to be a military corporal.
KNU says Federal Transition Constitution for Myanmar will be completed before junta election
Source: Mizzima
Speaking at a press conference on 1 September on the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot, Pado Saw Taw Nee said the Federal Transition Constitution, also known as the Articles of Federal Transitional Arrangement (AFTA), was a priority
Cycle of Displacement – The Myanmar Junta Driving Civilians to Flee Again and Again
Source: Mizzima | By Antonio Graceffo
This cycle of displacement and re-displacement is worsened by the Myanmar junta’s growing campaign of bombing civilian areas where no military forces are present.
Nine Parties to Run Nationwide in Myanmar’s Planned Election
Source: The Irrawaddy
Nine of the 61 parties registered for the coming election will contest nationwide, the Election Commission announced. The rest will run in regional or state constituencies.
China’s rise is unstoppable, says Xi as Putin and Kim join united front
Source: The Times | By Richard Spencer
President Xi said on Wednesday that the “rejuvenation of the Chinese nation was unstoppable” in a powerful projection of Beijing’s new might as the leaders of Russia and North Korea joined him
Myanmar Junta Counterattacks in Waingmaw, Sparking Fierce Clashes With KIA
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
Capturing the village would put the regime in a stronger position to advance not only on the rare-earth mining hub of Chipwi, but also Kanpiketi, a hub for cross-border trade with China, as well as the Myitkyina-Bhamo Road.
Myanmar Junta Chief’s China Visit Hailed as ‘Successful and Fruitful’ by Regime
Source: The Irrawaddy
Zaw Min Tun said the trip reflected growing “international recognition” for the junta, with China endorsing its election plan while pledging continued support for Myanmar’s “peace and development.”
Junta-Backed Militias in Mawlamyine Operate Like Thug Forces Ahead of Sham Elections
Source: Mon Human Rights Foundation
Instead of providing protection, they have been abusing power, harassing locals, and spreading fear.