Pro-military lobbyists in Myanmar have launched a systematic disinformation campaign, alleging secret negotiations between the shadow National Unity Government (NUG) and the ruling military council, in what analysts describe as a desperate attempt to sow distrust within the resistance movement. The claims, spearheaded by pro-junta lobbyist Nari Moe on Telegram, suggest that the NUG is coordinating a political return for exiled activists once a...

The Myanmar military junta has announced a drastic rationing scheme for private vehicles, mandating that cars may only be driven on alternate days based on their license plate numbers, in a desperate bid to conserve dwindling fuel supplies. The new regulations, issued on 3 March, dictate that vehicles with even-numbered license plates may only operate on even-numbered days of the month, while those with...

Panic buying has erupted in several Myanmar border towns as residents scramble to secure fuel, driven by fears that escalating conflict in the Middle East will lead to a nationwide shortage. In the border trading hub of Myawaddy, most petrol stations were shuttered on the evening of 2 March. By the following afternoon, a few reopened but imposed strict quotas, limiting motorcycles to 10,000...

Authorities in Karenni State are facing calls for greater accountability after an armed resistance fighter reportedly fired a grenade launcher at a local KTV venue following a personal dispute. The incident occurred at approximately 23:00 local time on 28 February at the Melody KTV in western Demoso Township. According to reliable sources, the confrontation began when two men developed an interest in the same...

Legal experts and activists have issued an urgent warning to those considering returning to Myanmar after the military junta dropped several high-profile political charges, cautioning that returnees may face immediate conscription into the armed forces. A High Court lawyer in Yangon, speaking on condition of anonymity, noted that while courts have ceased proceedings for individuals charged under political sections such as 505(a), 50(j), and...