Mizzima
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A news outlet based in Myanmar that covers local and international news, with a focus on political developments, human rights issues, and regional conflicts. It also reports on global events and international relations.
- 16 stories today
- 14/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
- 1 Myanmar peers
Today’s stories
- China detains prominent Myanmar political analyst Min Zin on espionage chargesChina has detained prominent Myanmar political analyst Min Zin on espionage charges, with the U.S. consulate notified as he is a naturalized U.S. citizen.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing for first state visit to China as ‘president’Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing to a state visit in June, marking his first official trip to China since 2026, with discussions on political, economic, and security matters.
- Justice For Myanmar condemns FIFA for awarding World Cup rights to junta-Linked MytelJustice For Myanmar criticized FIFA for granting World Cup media rights to Mytel, a telecom company linked to the Myanmar military junta, citing human rights violations and financial support for war crimes.
- Spring Revolution Daily News for 12 June 2026Earthquake hits Tontay, PDFs seize junta police station, NUG and ethnic forces work on peace, junta faces sanctions and attacks.
- BMC urges AICHR to act on ASEAN corporate links to Myanmar Junta airstrikesThe Blood Money Campaign (BMC) has urged the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) to take action against ASEAN-based companies and governments accused of facilitating the Myanmar military junta's airstrikes, which have caused significant civilian casualties and displacement.
- FBI says it seized $30 million linked to Myanmar scam compoundThe FBI seized $30 million in cryptocurrency linked to a Myanmar scam compound as part of an international effort to combat transnational cyber fraud networks.
- Minor 4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Yangon, spurring regional seismic concernsA 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Yangon on 11 June, causing brief tremors felt across multiple townships. The quake was centered near Twante Township at a shallow depth, adding to recent seismic activity in the region.
- ASEAN Special Envoy announces intent to engage with Myanmar’s ethnic armed organisationsASEAN Special Envoy announces intent to engage with Myanmar’s ethnic armed organisations, which is seen as a potential step toward inclusive dialogue under the Five-Point Consensus.
- UK government under increasing pressure from parliament to sanction Myanmar’s militaryUK MPs from multiple parties urged the government to impose new sanctions on Myanmar's military and take stronger action on human rights issues, but the government did not commit to new measures.
- Myanmar junta columns loot and burn three villages in Chaung-U Township, displacing thousandsMyanmar junta forces attacked three villages in Chaung-U Township, burning homes and displacing thousands, while also looting civilian property and escalating military operations following clashes with local forces.
- MYANMAR’S MEDIA BATTLE: Independent media work to tell the truth as junta pedals falsehoodsMyanmar's independent media faces severe challenges from the military junta's disinformation campaigns, including internet restrictions, funding cuts, and journalist persecution, while struggling to maintain accurate reporting under repression.
- Death penalty for Erawan Shrine bombers in Thailand, no commutationA Thai court sentenced the Erawan Shrine bombers to death with no commutation after 11 years of legal proceedings. The 2015 bombing killed 20 people and injured 123, including multiple nationalities.
- US includes $2 billion military aid to Taiwan in defense billThe US House Committee on Appropriations included $1 billion for Taiwan's security cooperation and another $1 billion for replacing defense equipment in the 2027 defense bill, totaling $1.072 trillion in discretionary funding.
- Over half of civilian deaths from explosive weapons attributed to Israeli military in 2025: monitorA report states that over half of civilian deaths from explosive weapons in 2025 were attributed to the Israeli military, with a 21% decrease in total civilian deaths compared to 2024 due to ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.
- Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent dealUS President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran and claimed a deal to end the war could be signed soon, causing stock market gains and lower oil prices, though Iran's position remained unclear.