NUG calls on India to investigate killing of Myanmar resistance fighters

Myanmar’s publicly mandated National Unity Government (NUG) has demanded that the Indian government investigate the killing last week of 10 resistance fighters by India’s Assam Rifles. The fighters, all from the Sagaing Region-based Tamu District People’s …

Armed robberies up in northern Shan State capital after Myanmar junta’s takeover

Gangs of armed robbers have reemerged in Lashio, northern Shan State since the Kokang armed group Myanmar Democratic National Alliance Army (MNDAA) handed over control of the city to the military last month, locals said.  Residents of Lashio—the site of …

Myanmar nationals among deportees from US to South Sudan

The United States’ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing public and legal scrutiny after sending eight noncitizens—including two men from Myanmar—to South Sudan earlier this month.  A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the deportations …

Myanmar reports 223 new COVID-19 patients on June 14

Myanmar found 223 new COVID-19 confirmed cases on June 14  with 4 more deaths bringing the total number of death toll to 3248, according to the Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) on June 14 announcement. A total of 2,819 samples were tested between 8 pm …

Myanmar film ‘Lay Chun Nat’ to be screened nationwide on 23 May

The Myanmar movie, ‘Lay Chun Nat’ (The Whistling Nat), is set to premiere in major cinemas nationwide on 23 May, according to actress Than Tha Nyi, who features in the film. The screenplay for this film was penned by Yan Naing Htun, with Min Ko Soe ( …

Myanmar, China discuss rapid transfer of illegal foreign entrants

The government strictly takes action against those who entered the country via the border routes passing through some neighbouring countries, including Thailand and committed online gambling, online scams and other criminal activities in Myawady-Shwe Kokko …

Myanmar national detained in city

Mizoram-Myanmar border trade resumes despite official ban

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Helicopter hit by FPV drone in Myanmar

A Mil Mi-17 helicopter operated by Myanmar’s military was hit on May 21 during a resupply mission near Bhamo, where intense fighting continues between junta forces and separatist groups. The attack, carried out using a fiber-optic FPV drone armed with a …