Myanmar Now
Myanmar · English · Digital
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.
- 2 stories today
- 2/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
- 1 Myanmar peers
Today’s stories
- Myanmar regime bombs headquarters of Chin resistance group, killing oneMyanmar regime bombed the headquarters of a Chin resistance group in Thantlang Township, killing one person. The attack occurred days after junta troops entered the area's administrative centre.
- Myanmar court remands Thai woman over US diplomat deathA Thai woman was remanded in custody by a Myanmar court in connection with the death of a US diplomat in Yangon. The diplomat was found with head and neck injuries at a hotel, and the woman was in his room. The case is being treated as a potential homicide.
- Residents near Pyin Oo Lwin rush to vacate homes, shops after eviction orderResidents near Pyin Oo Lwin are evacuating homes and shops following an eviction order as the Yadanabon New City project progresses under the regime's '100-Day Plan'.
- Myanmar regime makes renewed push to retake key India border trade routeMyanmar's regime is attempting to regain control of the Kalay-Tamu road, a key trade route near the India border, following a visit by junta chief Min Aung Hlang to India where he pledged progress on connectivity projects.
- Correction:Myanmar Now corrected an article that mistakenly reported Jonathan Myo Kyaw Thaung joined a business delegation to India with Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. Kyaw Thaung denied being part of the trip and disputed claims about his role as a proxy for Aung Ko Win. The article was updated to remove references to him.
- Dozens of bodies found in villages raided by Myanmar junta troops near BaganDozens of bodies were found in villages raided by Myanmar junta troops near Bagan, with residents reporting that many victims were elderly or disabled, including those seeking shelter at monasteries.
- Magway emerges as key front in junta’s strategy to claw back control of western MyanmarMagway Region is becoming a key front as the junta tries to regain control in western Myanmar by isolating resistance areas for offensives in Rakhine State.
- Myanmar military targets civilians as AA steps up efforts to take key naval baseMyanmar military targets civilians as a group advances toward capturing the Taung Maw Oo naval base in Kyaukphyu Township.
- Mindat under attack as Myanmar regime intensifies southern Chin State offensiveMyanmar regime intensifies offensive in southern Chin State, attacking Mindat with airstrikes as villagers flee and resistance forces face advancing ground troops.
- Three killed in Myanmar junta airstrikes on hospital, IDP camps in Kachin and Karenni statesThree people were killed in Myanmar junta airstrikes on a hospital and IDP camps in Kachin and Karenni states, with no active fighting reported near the areas at the time.
- TNLA denies reports of pressure to withdraw from captured townsTNLA denies reports that the junta pressured them to withdraw from captured towns, stating that the junta did not demand the return of Monglon, Mongngawt, Namtu, and Namkham during last month's talks.
- The man in the black hat: Myanmar junta chief’s closest crony resurfaces on India tripAung Ko Win, a close associate of Myanmar's military leader, has reemerged after five years of low profile during a trip to India.
- Five civilians dead as Myanmar junta forces advance in Bago’s Okpho TownshipFive civilians died as Myanmar junta forces advanced in Bago's Okpho Township, with thousands fleeing the area during a large-scale operation near the Bago Yoma mountain range.
- Beyond the iron bars: Into a broader world of confinementFormer prisoners in Myanmar who opposed the junta's coup remain restricted even after their release, facing ongoing challenges to their freedom.
- Three Myanmar migrants in Thailand killed by errant war droneThree Myanmar migrants were killed and two injured in Thailand after a war drone from Myanmar's civil conflict exploded near a chili farm on the Thai border. Thai police confirmed the incident, but it is unclear which side launched the drone.