Hello (sir/ma’am). From now on, we will be reading and presenting m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s news includes:
- NUG invites BNRA members who have not committed crimes to join with PDF/PaKaPha and continue the revolution; Yinmabin District PaKaPha issues an order to surrender weapons.
- In a battle at Maungmae-shaung Village, Dawei Township, more than 20 junta troops—including a major—were killed, and 11 were captured.
- CDM organizations and supporters strongly react to NUG’s decision that the Daw Kyi Pya case does not constitute corruption; they demand transparency.
- KNO warns revolutionary forces to beware the terrorist military’s trap of isolating and destroying groups one by one.
Along with these items, we will also present other related updates.
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First news
1) NUG invites BNRA members who have not committed crimes to join with PDF/PaKaPha and continue the revolution; Yinmabin District PaKaPha issues an order to surrender weapons.
m.CDM, February 19
Regarding the incident in which the Bamar National Revolutionary Army (BNRA) was militarily cleared, the Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government (NUG) released a detailed statement on February 19 about BNRA’s alleged violations.
The statement says BNRA leader Bo Nagar committed crimes such as oppressing civilians, child rape, murder and disposal of bodies. It also alleges the opening of illegal checkpoints to extort money, obstruction of public service work, and attacks and killings between revolutionary organizations.
In addition, NUG said there is strong evidence of communication and intelligence-sharing with the military commission/junta forces, and therefore the use of force to remove the group was unavoidable for the revolution.
NUG stated that BNRA members who have not committed crimes, if they wish, will be arranged to join PDFs and PaKaPha to continue fighting the revolution.
Separately, Yinmabin District People’s Defence Team (PaKaPha) issued an order requiring those still carrying BNRA-issued weapons to surrender their weapons and related equipment to their respective district/township PaKaPha units.
It also warned that selling, hiding, or destroying weapons is strictly prohibited, and that severe action will be taken if discovered.
Similarly, the Pale Township People’s Administration Team urged civilians in Yinmabin District to be especially alert for airstrike danger, citing that Bo Nagar had switched over to the military commission/junta side.
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Second news
2) In a battle at Maungmae-shaung Village, Dawei Township, more than 20 junta troops—including a major—were killed, and 11 were captured.
m.CDM, February 18
In Tanintharyi Region’s Dawei Township, fighting at Maungmae-shaung Village resulted in more than 20 junta troops killed—including personnel at the ranks of major and captain—and 11 captured, according to a statement by the Duraka Column.
The statement says that on February 16, the Duraka Column of the Dawei National Liberation Army (DNLA) and the Dawei PaKaPha (DGRF) jointly attacked the GTC base camp and the Phaya-mae checkpoint. The operation was carried out simultaneously; the firefight lasted about four hours.
They were able to temporarily seize the GTC camp, but while closing in on the Phaya-mae checkpoint, junta reinforcements arrived, so revolutionary forces withdrew to avoid casualties.
In the attacks on the two positions, the statement reports 19 junta personnel killed (including a captain) and weapons/munitions seized, including: one Type-81 light machine gun, 13 G3 rifles, 2 G4 rifles, 1 AK-47, 1 MA-5, 73 G3 magazines, one Type-81 drum magazine, one AK magazine, plus ammunition, hand grenades, and other military supplies.
It further states that five more were killed, including Major Aye Lwin from a reinforcement column leading Dawei town security.
They also reported capturing 11 soldiers and police as prisoners, with photographic records.
The column also urged soldiers and police who want to stand with the people and the truth to seek refuge with revolutionary forces as soon as possible. Given the nationwide escalation, it warned civilians to remain alert and to follow air-defense information due to possible increased air attacks.
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(Also reported) Palaw Township: a junta outpost at Taung-khaung-laung Village captured; 3 killed, 3 wounded.
m.CDM, February 19
A joint force of the KNLA Special Unit and the DNLA announced it captured a junta outpost stationed in Taung-khaung-laung Village, Palaw Township, during an attack on the morning of February 17.
The statement describes drone-dropped bombs in three rounds (starting 5:30 a.m.), after which junta troops fled. The outpost was seized and cleared around 8:23 a.m.
It also reports that the junta navy fired about seven artillery rounds without causing damage, and later a jet fighter arrived and bombed twice, but no injuries were reported among the joint force or civilians.
They reported 3 junta personnel killed and 3 seriously wounded, and seized 10 rounds of 60mm mortar shells and two “Etarga” items. The outpost reportedly had a combined total of 27 junta and militia members stationed there. The KNLA special unit again warned locals not to stay near junta positions and surrounding areas.
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Third news
3) In Yesagyo Township, junta artillery shell explodes inside Monnyin Village; 1 civilian killed, 3 injured.
m.CDM, February 19
In Magway Region’s Yesagyo Township, an artillery shell fired by junta troops based at LIB 258 and forces stationed in the town exploded inside Monnyin Village, killing one civilian and injuring three, according to the Info Committee Yesagyo.
The report says that on the morning of February 15, without any fighting, junta forces indiscriminately fired artillery at surrounding villages. One shell landed and exploded inside Monnyin Village, killing a 62-year-old woman and injuring three civilians.
It adds that the same day, junta troops conducted a raid into Thamanta-po Village, looted civilian property, and burned homes—34 houses in total (25 in the central village and 9 in the southern village).
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Fourth news
4) Attack on a junta column conducting raids in Yesagyo Township leaves 2 soldiers severely wounded.
m.CDM, February 19
The Yesagyo Township People’s Defence Force (PaKaPha) said an attack on a junta column under Division 99 that was raiding villages in Yesagyo Township left two soldiers severely wounded.
The attack occurred on February 15 between Mae-kone Village and Taw Village and involved exchanges of fire lasting more than half an hour. The PaKaPha said its fighters gained the initiative and inflicted the injuries.
After taking losses, the junta column fired artillery indiscriminately, causing many pigs and cattle in the villages to be killed.
The statement also says the column later entered Thamanta-po Village around 11 a.m., burned 34 civilian homes, and is currently in Monnyin Village.
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Fifth news
5) Strong backlash from CDM groups and supporters over NUG decision that Daw Kyi Pya case is not corruption; calls for transparency.
m.CDM, February 19
After nearly three months of investigation into corruption allegations against Daw Kyi Pya (Permanent Secretary at the NUG Prime Minister’s Office) and her husband U Nyi Nyi Min, NUG issued a statement concluding that it did not amount to corruption and that the issue was mainly “unpleasant interpersonal communication.” The 12 complainants and supporters reacted strongly.
They said they received Order No. (15/2026) signed by Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than on the evening of February 18, and argued the decision diverges from realities on the ground and undermines justice.
They said their complaint included evidence-backed allegations of corruption, nepotism, abuse of authority and public funds for personal benefit, and sexual harassment in the office.
NUG’s statement said there was insufficient basis for punitive action, so Daw Kyi Pya would not be dismissed; instead, she received only a “strong warning” to be more careful in speech.
The complainants said they did not file the complaint to weaken NUG, but to alert leaders so internal corruption and self-serving practices harming the government’s image can be corrected. They said they cannot accept what they view as a superficial decision after three months and will present solid evidence publicly.
The Independent CDM Civil Servants Organization (ICCSO) also issued a statement dated February 19, saying NUG’s response causes confusion and discouragement among the public and CDM community, and demanded: the investigation report’s findings be provided promptly to complainants, the public be informed transparently (or a press briefing be held), and justice be pursued for victims.
A group under the Ministry of Education—the “University Entrance Guidance Implementation Team”—also said the announcement lacks accountability and declared it is temporarily suspending work related to the “fourth round of university entrance guidance calls” starting today. They said they stand with CDM staff facing injustice and called for transparent disclosure and, if necessary, a fair re-investigation.
Regarding two jewelry items allegedly purchased by Daw Kyi Pya and her husband, a seller also posted on social media that the purchase was real and that the items were personally delivered to their home, stating they spoke out because of the government’s claim that evidence was “not strong.”
From Daw Kyi Pya’s side, it was previously described as a personal attack, and she said complainants must take responsibility for their actions. During the investigation, four individuals within NUG mechanisms were also reportedly suspended from duties.
As of the evening of February 19, criticism of NUG’s decision continued, while the government had not issued further official clarification.
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Sixth news
6) KNO warns revolutionary forces to beware the junta’s trap of isolating and destroying groups one by one.
m.CDM, February 19
The Kachin National Organization (KNO) issued a warning that the terrorist military is attempting to divide revolutionary forces and destroy them one group at a time.
In a statement dated February 18, KNO said it stands together with all revolutionary organizations fighting to end military dictatorship, and reminded people that the military dictatorship is the common enemy oppressing and killing all ethnic groups for decades.
KNO urged revolutionary organizations to immediately stop territorial disputes, ideological splits, and internal rivalry. It specifically called for an end to current conflicts such as BNRA vs NUG-PDF, SSPP/SSA vs RCSS/SSA, MNDAA vs TNLA, and conflicts among Karen armed groups.
KNO warned that the revolution can only succeed through unity, coordination, and disciplined cooperation. It said the military has repeatedly used a strategy of pretending to pause attacks in one area while intensifying assaults elsewhere—seeking opportunities to break up and eliminate revolutionary forces one group at a time. It cited past patterns such as heavy attacks on KNU during a ceasefire with KIO, and severe operations against KIO during periods when KNU signed ceasefire-related agreements.
KNO concluded that these actions show the military is not genuinely seeking peace, but looking for chances to destroy revolutionary forces individually. KNO urged all forces to work to dismantle the dictatorship and its apparatus completely, and said it will increase coordination both politically and militarily. It also stated readiness to support efforts to build a future federal union based on freedom, justice, equality, and self-determination after the dictatorship ends.
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Seventh news
7) In Ngape and Mandalay, 3 new conscripts and 1 soldier defect; over 100 surrendered/defected/captured in a week.
m.CDM, February 19
In Magway Region’s Ngape Township and Mandalay Region’s Mandalay City, four personnel from the military commission/junta—three of them new conscripts—defected with weapons to revolutionary forces.
On February 14, three new conscripts from the “7 Mile Hill” post in Ngape Township defected to CDF-Asho with three rifles and ammunition. They were reportedly porters forcibly seized from Sagaing Region’s Ayadaw and Myinmu townships, and had attended Military Service Batch (16) training at Kengtung.
Separately, a soldier who served nearly eight years at Mandalay-based Logistics Battalion (121) reportedly contacted and defected to the Urban Operation Column. He said he had been forced to work like a servant at the home of the battalion commander, and alleged senior officers were enriching themselves by stealing public funds and public land while ordinary soldiers faced hardship and unit cohesion had collapsed. He also said he would fight back against the junta.
The group “People’s Goal” reported that in the second week of February 2026, the total number of defectors, surrenders, and prisoners from junta forces reached 125. This includes 13 soldiers and 1 militia member who defected; among those 13 soldiers, 7 were new conscripts. As prisoners of war, a total of 111 junta personnel were captured in Sagaing, Kachin, and Bago Regions.
According to their records, from January 2025 through the second week of February 2026, the total number of defectors/surrenders/prisoners from junta forces reached 2,903.
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Eighth news
😎 Air and drone attacks by junta in Hakha, Falam and Lay Do townships; civilians injured and homes damaged.
m.CDM, February 19
In Chin State’s Hakha and Falam townships, junta airstrikes reportedly injured four civilians and damaged many homes.
Around 1:00 a.m. on February 19, the junta bombed Zokhua Village and Cin Khua Village in Hakha Township without any stated cause. The bombing damaged homes; three civilians were seriously injured, and one was in critical condition and receiving treatment at Hakha hospital.
Around 1:30 a.m., the junta also bombed Lumbang Village in Falam Township using a Y-12 aircraft, damaging homes and injuring a woman.
Additionally, around 2:30 p.m. on February 18, the military used a suicide drone to attack near Khunli Village in Falam Township, setting on fire a vehicle carrying household belongings for seven displaced families. One local resident suffered a leg injury, and the families lost all their property.
In KNU-controlled territory in Kler Lwee Htoo District’s Lay Do Township, KNU reported that on February 17 the junta carried out two drone bombings, damaging three civilian houses and one cattle shed in Pyan-ta-lin Village.
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These reports were provided by Ko Thit, Lu Lay and Khur Shel.