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US Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Reject Myanmar Juntas Sham Election

A congressional committee warned that Myanmars planned polls will deepen instability and fuel China-linked crime networks running global scam hubs.

21 Nov 2025 1:47 pm
Myanmars Transition to Federal Democracy Is Irreversible

The militarys loss of legitimacy and the emerging structures being built by the ethnic and Bamar resistance all point to one future: a federal Myanmar, says Khin Maung Win.

21 Nov 2025 12:22 pm
Myanmar Shadow Governments Crypto Soars After MEXC Exchange Listing

More listings of the resistance-funding SDB tokens are expected on major crypto exchanges in the near future, the alternative bank says.

20 Nov 2025 4:21 pm
Myanmar Junta Suffers Heavy Losses as Rakhine Counteroffensive Intensifies

Escalating battles near Kyaukphyu, home to Chinese megaprojects, have forced tens of thousands to flee.

20 Nov 2025 3:33 pm
20 Nov 2025 2:56 pm
Taang Rebels Accused of Betrayal for Handing Over Mogoke and Mongmit to Regime

Local residents and allies say the decision to hand over the Mandalay and northern Shan townships to the junta was not the TNLAs to make.

20 Nov 2025 1:53 pm
Karen National Union Expels Ex-Leader for Engaging With Myanmar Junta

Saw Mutu Say Poe and fellow senior member Saw Shwe Moung kicked out after attending last months National Ceasefire Agreement anniversary.

19 Nov 2025 6:35 pm
Myanmar Junta Accuses US of Hidden Agenda in Anti-Scam Crackdown

Regime spokesman Zaw Min Tun appeared to reject cooperation with Washington as the junta aligns with China-led initiatives to target scam hubs.

19 Nov 2025 5:59 pm
Major Myanmar Junta Offensive Aims to Clear Pakokku for Election

Regime offensives in the Magwe district have displaced people from more than 60 villages, at least 30 of which were torched.

19 Nov 2025 2:42 pm
As Election Looms, Myanmar Junta Boss Showers Friends With Honors

Cronies, arms brokers, propaganda operatives and foreign partners were among 1,249 recipients of honorary titles as Min Aung Hlaing shores up loyalty before his election.

19 Nov 2025 2:10 pm
What Does the Creation of the U.S. Scam Center Strike Force Mean for Myanmar?

This week, our editors discuss the new active role of the U.S. in the online scam center issue, and what it will mean for the warlords on the border and the military regime they are allied with.

19 Nov 2025 12:25 pm
Thailands Anutin Faces No-Confidence Threat as Scam Scandals Deepen

The Thai prime ministers minority government is struggling to survive corruption claims, party fractures and renewed border tensions with Cambodia.

18 Nov 2025 12:04 pm
Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-PM to Be Hanged for Crimes Against Humanity

Ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India and was tried in absentia, was found guilty on multiple counts linked to a deadly 2024 crackdown on protesters.

18 Nov 2025 10:56 am
Sons of Two Ex-Generals to Contest Election Under USDP Banner

Aye Chan and Dr. Htoo Char Aung, sons of prominent figures from the Thein Sein era, will run for Lower House seats in the Myanmar juntas sham election.

17 Nov 2025 6:31 pm
Myanmar Junta Boss Vows to Eliminate Scam Centers Amid Rising Global Pressure

Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing made rare visits to Karen and Mon states as China and the US tighten the screws on Myanmars border scam syndicates.

17 Nov 2025 5:41 pm
Myanmar Junta Parades Poll Protesters in Handcuffs as Vote Approaches

Dozens arrested this month face years in prison for minor offenses like damaging campaign posters, as the regime intensifies its crackdown on election dissent.

17 Nov 2025 5:29 pm
Arrest, Abuse, Prison: Myanmar Union Leader Exposes Juntas Labor Crackdown

Daw Myo Myo Aye, founder of the Solidarity Trade Union of Myanmar, reveals how the regime is targeting worker rights following the 2021 coup.

17 Nov 2025 4:43 pm
30 Junta Soldiers Reported Dead in AA Ambush in Rakhine

Rakhine rebels lull regime troops into false sense of security by pulling out of Minbyin villagethen strike.

17 Nov 2025 2:15 pm
Myanmars Election Fraud Goes Global; Stage Set for Second Coup; and More

Also this week, the regime put on an explosive show in major scam hub, and made gains in Mandalay after China stepped in.

15 Nov 2025 8:20 am