Hello. From this moment on, we will be presenting and reading out m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s headlines are:
- In Kantbalu, during a joint operation by the Arakan Army (AA), the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and local People’s Defence Teams (Pa Ka Pha), four regime-aligned militia posts were seized; 96 militia members were killed and more than 180 weapons were captured.
- Near the border area between Chauk and Nyaung-U, a regime column was ambushed; 10 were killed.
- RCSS leader Gen. Yawd Serk said world leaders are ignoring the military’s aerial attacks on the people of Myanmar.
- Monywa District Battalion No. 20 invited the public to join and support the “Upwind Takeoff—Anyar Bird (Drone) Campaign,” along with other items.
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1) Kantbalu: Four militia posts seized; 96 killed; 180+ weapons captured
m.CDM, February 11
In Kantbalu District, Sagaing Region, four regime-aligned militia camps were captured in a joint operation by the Arakan Army (AA), the People’s Defence Force (PDF), and local People’s Defence Teams (Pa Ka Pha), according to a statement by Military Region No. (1). The statement said 96 militia members were killed.
The joint operation—conducted from December 2025 through early February 2026—reportedly captured the following camps:
• Koetoungbo (Pyu) village camp in Kantbalu Township
• Pe Gyi (Pyu) village camp on the Shwebo–Myitkyina road
• Nga Phyaw Taing (Pyu) camp
• In Taing (Pyu) village camp in Kyunhla Township
From January 28 to 31, a force of about 100—comprised of LIB (Light Infantry Battalion) 305 under Capt. Naung Thura and Pyu Saw Htee members—stationed at Koetoungbo village camp in Kantbalu Township was reportedly attacked and captured by AA along with Kantbalu PDF, Taze PDF, and a Sagaing Region Pa Ka Pha joint column.
Similarly, on December 20 and 21, 2025, the Pe Gyi and Nga Phyaw Taing village camps—held by a force of about 105 under Deputy Lt. Col. Aung Myo Oo (regime troops plus Pyu Saw Htee)—were reportedly attacked and seized by joint units including Kantbalu PDF special operations, a district drone team, and local Pa Ka Pha groups.
In addition, in In Taing village, two camps—Shwe Paukone Camp and Power House Camp—held by an estimated 108 combined force led by Sgt. Aung Aung (LIB 361) and Pyu leader Zaw Gyi were reportedly seized between December 19 and 21 by joint forces including district PDFs/Pa Ka Pha, Sagaing Pa Ka Pha battalions, AA, Kyunhla/Taze Pa Ka Pha, and drone and heavy-weapon units from Military Region No. (1).
On February 7 and 8, joint forces also reportedly ambushed a regime column advancing toward Thayetkhone village in Kawlin Township.
The statement said that across these clashes, 96 regime-aligned personnel were killed, 38 were wounded, 101 were captured alive, and the following were seized:
• 187 assorted weapons
• 24,652 rounds of assorted ammunition
• 530 assorted grenades
• Various military supplies and civilian goods
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2) Chauk–Nyaung-U area: Regime column ambushed; 10 killed
m.CDM, February 11
A regime column advancing into the border area between Chauk Township (Magway Region) and Nyaung-U Township (Mandalay Region) was ambushed, killing at least 10 regime personnel, according to a statement by Magway District Battalion No. (1).
The ambush reportedly took place on February 8 at around 9:35 a.m., when a column of about 100 troops moving up from the “Sin Ka” side reached the area between Bo Kone village and San Kan village. Joint PDF units launched the attack there.
The operation was reportedly carried out by units under the command of the Magway District military command, including Magway District Battalions No. (1) and No. (3), SR-7 Magway Region Special Operations Battalion (7), and the Ayar Daung (Local) group. The statement said fighting was intense for about 30 minutes in the first engagement and about 5 minutes in the second. Resistance forces reported no casualties and said they withdrew successfully.
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3) KNU chair urges unity to dismantle pillars of military dictatorship
m.CDM, February 11
KNU Chair Pado Saw Kwe Htoo Win urged all ethnic groups to unite and dismantle the pillars supporting military dictatorship in order to end authoritarian rule. He made the remarks in a speech delivered for the 78th Karen National Day on February 11.
He also said the military bloc has sought to dominate the country long-term through chauvinism and military dictatorship, and claimed it had pursued victory in elections using unfair methods. He added that the 2021 coup runs contrary to the shared goal of building a federal democratic union desired by the Karen people and all ethnic nationalities.
His message noted that the current period is challenging not only for the Karen people but for other groups as well, and called on all ethnic nationalities to work together for sustainability, development, and the end of military dictatorship—while urging Karen communities to strengthen unity and work with conviction in their respective roles.
CRPH also expressed confidence that Karen forces will cooperate with allied revolutionary forces, striving for both Karen national liberation and nationwide liberation. In a message for the 78th Karen National Day, CRPH urged continued effort toward final victory despite the heavy sacrifices of the public revolution.
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4) RCSS leader Yawd Serk: World leaders ignore air attacks; only China truly intervening
m.CDM, February 11
RCSS/SSA leader Gen. Yawd Serk said world leaders are ignoring the military’s intensified air attacks on Myanmar civilians. He made the remarks in an interview with Reuters.
He added that the international community is overlooking the issue, and said that in terms of real intervention in the conflict, only China is involved. He also warned that civilians are suffering greatly and said the international community should not ignore their plight.
Reuters reported—citing Myanmar conflict-monitoring data—that over the past 15 months the military has conducted air attacks on more than 1,000 civilian areas, and that since 2024 more than 1,700 civilians have reportedly been killed.
He also called for trust-building among armed groups and said political dialogue is necessary to end the war.
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5) “Upwind Takeoff—Anyar Bird (Drone) Campaign”: Monywa District Battalion No. 20 calls for support
m.CDM, February 11
Battalion of Budalin (BOB), Monywa District Battalion No. 20 under the NUG Ministry of Defence, invited the public to participate and support the “Upwind Takeoff—Anyar Bird (Drone) Campaign.”
BOB said the campaign aims to strengthen essential drones and related technical equipment needed for military effectiveness, as well as to support food and medical supply needs.
They said the Anyar region has achieved major battlefield successes over five years of hard struggle but has also suffered heavy losses, and that continued public resilience is what has made sustained resistance possible.
They set one campaign “ticket” at 25,000 kyats, with equivalent benchmarks listed as: SGD 25, JPY 2,500, KRW 25,000, MYR 50, and THB 500.
Tickets were to be sold from February 13 to March 31, with a target of raising 10 million kyats. Contributions could be made through NUGPay and Spring Development Bank (SDB), according to the statement.
BOB also listed additional contribution options for items such as boots, rice, first-aid kits, fuel, and support for ammunition and grenades at stated rates.
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6) Human-rights focal persons trained in military ethics and IHL
m.CDM, February 11
The NUG Ministry of Human Rights said it provided training to human-rights focal persons under the NUG on military ethics and International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The online training lasted three days during the first week of February, and the ministry said participants studied seriously despite difficult ground conditions.
The training covered basic human-rights knowledge, military ethics, IHL, and the Geneva Conventions. The ministry said participants openly discussed challenges such as enforcing codes of conduct under battlefield conditions and strengthening efforts between human rights work and the security situation.
The ministry said participants would conduct follow-on trainings on the ground. It added that it began foundational COC and IHL courses in 2024 and that this was the third training, alongside trainer-of-trainers (TOT) efforts and public awareness activities.
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7) KTLA commander visits IDPs at Htee Thi Lae village; provides food and medicine
m.CDM, February 11
KTLA (Kaw Thoo Lei Army) Commander-in-Chief Gen. Naldar Mya visited displaced civilians sheltering in Htee Thi Lae village, encouraged them, and provided food supplies and medicines, according to a KTLA statement.
More than 200 displaced people were sheltering there. KTLA reportedly donated rice, cooking oil, and basic food items, and its medical personnel provided health checks and arranged needed medicines for sick adults and children.
Gen. Naldar Mya was quoted as saying KTLA would not only protect civilians’ safety but also stand with them and help whenever they face hardship.
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😎 Indaw Township: Police force and township court jointly destroy seized narcotics by burning
m.CDM, February 11
In Indaw Township, within the Sagaing Federal Unit (Katha District), the People’s Security Force (Pa La Pha) and the township court jointly burned and destroyed narcotics on January 25, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The destroyed evidence from adjudicated cases included: 1,741.68 grams of heroin, 19.95 kilograms of opium, and 1,713.4 grams of “yaba” (meth tablets/powder), the statement said.
Officials attending included deputy minister-level representatives, the police chief, district and township People’s Administration Teams (Pa Ah Pha), Pa La Pha, Pa Ka Pha, and judiciary officials.
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9) “Walk for Peace” 2,300-mile journey reaches Washington, D.C.; a Myanmar monk participated
m.CDM, February 11
A “Walk for Peace” journey in the United States—covering more than 2,300 miles—reached Washington, D.C. on February 10, marking day 108 and the final destination of the trip, according to the report.
A Myanmar monk, Shwe Bone Pwint Sayadaw, was reported to have participated. The journey began in Fort Worth, Texas on October 26, 2025. It was led by Bhikkhu Pannakara and initially involved 20 monks; one later stopped participating due to an accident, leaving 19 to complete the walk.
The monks reportedly walked barefoot in thin robes through harsh winter storms and cold. A dog named “Aloka” also joined them along the route. Many of the monks were said to be from Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, and had previously undertaken peace walks in India.
After arriving in Washington, D.C., they held a public gathering at American University with thousands attending, where the monks delivered messages of peace. Events also included an interfaith prayer at the National Cathedral and an evening unity walk along Massachusetts Avenue. They were reportedly arranging accommodation at George Washington University.
Plans for the following day included visits to landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, meetings with local communities, and group meditation sessions.
The report said the monks relied only on alms bowls for meals and slept on the ground on a simple mat. They were quoted as urging people to be mindful and avoid unnecessary distractions so that they can live a meaningful human life.
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10) Banmauk: 500+ locals and IDPs protest for small-scale gold mining to be allowed again; NUG says small hand-dug miners may apply collectively
m.CDM, February 11
In southern Banmauk Township, Sagaing Region, more than 500 local residents and displaced people protested on February 9, calling for permission to resume small-scale gold mining and to reopen mining sites that had been banned.
The protest took place near Se Ue village, citing restrictions imposed by the NUG’s Union Natural Resources Special Team. Protesters demanded: permission for artisanal miners to mine, reopening of restricted sites, a gold-mining policy for locals and conflict-affected communities, and negotiation with relevant officials.
Regarding the protest, NUG Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson U Nay Phone Latt was quoted (via “People’s Spring” news outlet) as saying that under government policy, licensed companies cannot grant subcontracting rights, and that sites were shut down because companies without proper permission were reassigning work. He added that small hand-dug miners working “four-foot-wide pits” are allowed to form groups and apply collectively for community-owned medium-scale mining blocks.
On the other hand, a miner from a banned operation responded that they had applied around three times for medium-scale blocks but were rejected while large companies were granted permits; therefore they sought permission from the resources team to work as subcontractors within company concessions and said they had been paying required taxes.
The report said southern Banmauk has three gold blocks—Byauk Taw, Thone Myay Sone, and Wet Khoke—and that TriStar and Shwe Sai companies hold profit-sharing rights with the NUG. It added that a participating company pays monthly taxes of 23 kyattha of gold and 10 million kyats in cash.
It also noted that in June 2025 the NUG arrested some officials from the Union Natural Resources Special Team for alleged embezzlement, seizing gold bars and more than 16,000 million kyats (16 billion kyats).
The report said the western part of Banmauk Township—where gold output is highest—is controlled by the junta-aligned Shan Ni Army (SNA), while resistance forces dominate the north and south. However, due to offensives by junta forces and the SNA, resistance forces reportedly withdrew from Banmauk town on February 8.
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These news items were contributed by Ko Thit, Lu Lay, and Khur Shel.