23 April 2026 By Foe Aww Yaw NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar — In a major escalation of its grip on the country, the military junta led by Min Aung Hlaing has declared martial law in 60 townships across Myanmar, effectively handing all judicial and administrative powers to the military command. The order, issued on 23 April by the junta’s self-styled presidential office, marks the first time...

23 April 2026 By Hsu Yee WETLET, Myanmar — At least 11 people, including a teacher and several children, have been injured after the Myanmar military launched a "kamikaze" drone attack on a school in the central Sagaing Region. The attack occurred shortly after 11:00 AM on Thursday in Mu Soe Chon village, Wetlet Township. Local sources confirmed that the explosives-laden drone struck the...

23 April 2026 By Hsu Yee LETPADAN, Myanmar — At least four young men have been killed after the Myanmar military launched a heavy aerial bombardment on a small fishing community in western Bago Region, an area where resistance groups claim there was no active fighting. The attack occurred on Wednesday morning near the Thekae Dam in Letpadan Township. Two junta fighter jets reportedly...

23 April 2026 By Poesangle NAUNG CHO, Myanmar — For the sugarcane farmers of Naung Cho, the end of active combat has brought little peace. Instead, the fields that once promised a bountiful harvest have become a deadly landscape of hidden landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), claiming dozens of lives in just four months. Since the beginning of 2026, at least 32 people, including...

23 April 2026 By Ko Myo OTTAWA, Canada — The Canadian government has reaffirmed its recognition of the official titles of Myanmar’s ousted leaders, referring to Win Myint as "President" and Aung San Suu Kyi as "State Counsellor," in a diplomatic move that signals continued pressure on the military junta. In a statement released by Global Affairs Canada, the government welcomed the release of...