Myanmar Now
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Myanmar Now is an English-language news outlet based in Myanmar that covers domestic political developments, military actions, and social issues. It reports on events such as clashes involving armed groups, government policies, and international reactions.
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
- 1 Myanmar peers
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- Sent to die: Myanmar’s conscripts caught between a junta’s war and a nation’s collapseMyanmar's conscripts face the junta's war and national collapse as the army continues to recruit aggressively.
- Myanmar faces toughest financial sanctions as progress on money laundering stallsMyanmar faces financial sanctions as progress on money laundering stalls, with the Financial Action Task Force set to review its efforts later this year.
- Myanmar junta holds talks with Wa, Mongla leaders amid broader push for ceasefiresMyanmar junta holds talks with Wa and Mongla leaders amid efforts to reduce conflict in northern Shan State and redirect military resources.
- Years added to political prisoners’ sentences for alleged escape attempt: former prisonerAt least 48 detainees received sentences related to an incident at Magway Prison last year, including one who died during interrogation.
- Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months: UN reportA UN report states that Myanmar's military killed over 700 civilians in six months, with airstrikes being the main cause. The report also criticized the military's actions and called for international intervention.
- Homes of former NMSP members damaged by Myanmar junta airstrike in Mon StateMyanmar junta airstrike damaged homes of former NMSP members in Mon State's Ye Township on June 18, despite ongoing ceasefire and communications with the ethnic Mon armed group.
- Weekly Newsletter June 19, 2026Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to Beijing with Xi Jinping highlighted his transition from military leader to civilian politician with Chinese support
- Myanmar junta using conscripts in ‘human wave’ attacks, says KIAMyanmar junta uses conscripts in 'human wave' attacks, according to KIA, as regime suffers heavy losses during reinforcement efforts in Kachin State.
- American businessman detained in Myanmar charged with breach of trustAn American businessman in Myanmar has been charged with breach of trust related to a controversial Washington lobbying initiative, facing up to life imprisonment.
- Myanmar military airstrike kills at least 7 in KyauktawMyanmar military airstrike kills at least 7 in Kyauktaw, with another attack in Rakhine State killing two civilians days earlier. Firefighters dealt with a blaze caused by the airstrike.
- NLD symbols removed in bid to erase last vestiges of Myanmar’s ousted ruling partyMyanmar's junta removed NLD party symbols from headquarters, indicating ongoing efforts to eliminate the ousted party's political presence.
- Five villagers killed in Myanmar’s Bago Region, sparking calls for investigationFive villagers were killed in Myanmar's Bago Region, with some accused of being military informants, leading to calls for an investigation.
- 11 killed after passenger boat capsizes in Myanmar’s Rakhine State11 killed after passenger boat capsizes in Myanmar's Rakhine State, with rescue workers urging improved transport safety enforcement in the area.
- China’s Xi says ‘firmly supports’ Myanmar in safeguarding sovereigntyChinese President Xi Jinping pledged support for Myanmar's sovereignty and development during a meeting with President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing, emphasizing cooperation on security issues and maintaining strong bilateral ties.
- Myanmar inflation hits 25% on US-Iran fuel shock: World BankMyanmar's inflation surged to 25% as Middle East conflict and civil war worsened economic conditions, with the World Bank lowering growth forecasts and highlighting vulnerability to fuel price shocks.