17 May 2026 By Mon Lay YANGON, Myanmar — A leaked conscription notice summoning the son of one of Myanmar’s most prominent military-aligned billionaires has gone viral online, triggering widespread skepticism and allegations of a calculated psychological operation by the ruling junta. The document, dated 7 May 2026, was reportedly issued by the Kamayut Township Military Conscription Committee in Yangon. It directs Htoo Htet...

17 May 2026 By Ko Myo MONYWA, Myanmar — Local administrative authorities in Sagaing Region have announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of all travel along a vital northern highway and the Chindwin River, citing a severe deterioration in regional security. The Kani Township Central Emergency Administration issued a directive on Sunday, 17 May, halting all civilian movement on the Monywa-Chaungma-Yagyi-Kalewa highway as well...

17 May 2026 By Foe Aww Yaw MONG HSU, Myanmar — At least 18 Chinese nationals have been arrested in eastern Myanmar after authorities raided a complex of makeshift camps used for online fraud operations hidden deep along the banks of the Salween River. The joint raid, conducted by junta-controlled security forces on 15 May, took place near Loi Saung Htauk village, roughly 26...

16 May 2026 By Hlaing SAW, Myanmar — Thousands of civilians have fled their homes in the Yaw region of western Myanmar as military forces launch a major offensive aimed at capturing the strategic resistance stronghold of Mindat in southern Chin State. The military push follows the junta's successful reoccupation of Falam in northern Chin State on 25 April. Pro-junta propaganda channels, including People...

16 May 2026 By Hsu Yee NYAUNG-U, Myanmar — Anti-junta resistance forces near Myanmar’s ancient tourist hub of Bagan are bracing for a renewed military offensive, following a series of deadly clashes this week that left several regime soldiers dead. A combined force of local guerrilla factions ambushed a 120-strong military column along the strategic Nyaung-U—Ngathayauk highway on Wednesday morning. According to 21 BAGAN...