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The advent of the rainy season in the third week of May has triggered landslides and the accumulation of heavy mud, resulting in damage to Htaw Kaw Koe Road, Kyat Oo Taung Road, and the 1018 Road, all connected to Myawaddy, traversing through dense forest regions. According to a driver of the Yangon-Myawaddy-Mae Sot passenger bus, the cessation of operations…

The KNLA has successfully captured about 20 Junta camps of different sizes in Hpapun, and defeated two downtown-deployed battalions, gaining control of the town. Its offensive continues in seizing the tactical command bases of the 340th and 341st Light Infantry Battalions, along with other strategically located hill-based outposts crucial for Junta dominance in the region. “In Hpapun, there are still…

Since clashes broke out around the village in November last year, Junta troops have been stationed at the Chaunghnitkhwa Police Station and in houses and shops in the village. Due to this situation, the villagers were forced to flee. After seven months, some risked returning to their homes, but Junta soldiers still stationed in the village killed some and drove…

Since its initiation on April 4, ‘Operation Aung Zay Ya’ has extended beyond 40 days, yet the Junta’s two columns remain unable to breach KNLA’s defensive positions along both the traditional mountain route and the new Asia Road, encountering continued setbacks Vice Senior General Soe Win, deputy head of the Junta, who supervises ‘Operation Aung Zay Ya’, aimed at advancing…

Vice Senior General Soe Win, deputy head of the coup Junta, personally oversaw Operation Aung Zay Ya, commencing on April 9, involving troops from the 77th and 55th Divisions. Private Chan Myae Aung, aged 17 and a member of a Junta column in Operation Aung Zay Ya, was captured by the Cobra Column. During interrogation, he revealed the presence of…

BNI has already reported that BGF has issued a warning to all foreigners engaged in telecom scamming businesses along the Thailand-Myanmar border, encompassing Shwe Kokko, to leave between May 1 and October 31. However, a witness proficient in Chinese language overheard conversations among Chinese nationals arriving at Mae Sot airport discussing their intent to proceed to Shwe Kokko, as reported…

“In Myawaddy, Bo Mote Thone’s BGF faction, with support from the MRCS (Myanmar Red Cross Service) and SAC administration in Hpa-An is providing aid to a small number of war-displaced persons, while Bo Chit Thu’s unit conducts daily patrols with around 30 vehicles and a few hundred soldiers. Over 100 Junta forces are stationed at the Mon monastery, and additional…

After invading villages such as Yaele, Anyarsu, and Naungkone in Mone Township, Junta troops planted landmines before departing, causing injuries to at least 10 individuals, including a 14-year-old minor who inadvertently triggered these explosives. “The Junta troops stayed in the villages for about a week or two before departing, leaving landmines on the entrance and exit routes as well as…

Hla Lay Thu Zar doesn’t hold back when she explains serving time in Myanmar’s notorious jails as a political prisoner was harrowing. “There’s nothing good that could be said about being in jail – it’s poisonous. Myanmar’s prisons are run by people who don’t understand or care what human rights are.” Since the military regime used a coup to wrench…

16 May, 2024. The WIN Editorial Leadership Award is a career achievement award that recognizes an exemplary contribution of an Editor to her newsroom – and under her leadership the contribution of her newspaper – to society. Naw Susanna said, “The women of Myanmar have been able to break through during very difficult times and make their country proud. Especially…