Hello everyone. From this moment on, we will be reading and presenting m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s main stories are:
- NUG says the passing of former NCGUB Prime Minister Dr. Sein Win is a major loss for Myanmar’s democracy struggle
- The junta continues consecutive airstrikes, artillery shelling, troop raids, and arson/destruction in Palaw, Hpakant, Mindat, Kamma, Ngazun, Kyaikto, and Hpa-an townships
- RCSS Chairman Gen. Yawd Serk says that although the country saw progress during Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s government, Min Aung Hlaing’s ego, pride, and greed—and the coup against the people’s will—caused political turmoil and crises; he recommends forming a Federal Armed Forces
- In January, 64 people defected from the terrorist military bloc, and more than 100 were captured as prisoners of war
…along with other items, which we will also present.
First,
1) NUG: The death of former NCGUB Prime Minister Dr. Sein Win is a major loss for Myanmar’s democracy struggle
m.CDM, February 7
The National Unity Government (NUG) stated that the death of Dr. Sein Win, former Prime Minister of the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB), is a major loss for Myanmar’s democratic struggle. The NUG said it will work with full dedication to carry forward his goals—uprooting dictatorship and building a federal democratic union.
The NUG made this pledge in a condolence message sent following his passing.
Dr. Sein Win, who won as a people’s representative in the 1990 general election, passed away in the U.S. state of Maryland yesterday, February 6, at 6:45 a.m. local time. The NUG said in its message that it shares deep sorrow and grief together with his family and friends.
Dr. Sein Win was the son of the martyred leader U Ba Win, making him a nephew of independence architect Gen. Aung San and a cousin of public leader and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. He was also described as a well-known political leader in the history of Myanmar’s democracy movement.
The condolence message said Dr. Sein Win was a historic leader who dedicated his entire life—selflessly and with sacrifice—to Myanmar’s democracy, justice, the fight against dictatorship, and the establishment of a federal democratic union.
According to records, Dr. Sein Win was elected as an MP from the Paukkhaung Township constituency in Bago Region in the 1990 general election. Due to Myanmar’s political crises, he went abroad, led the formation of the NCGUB, and—serving as Prime Minister—represented for more than two decades on the international stage the voices and aspirations of Myanmar’s people who could not speak out under dictatorship.
The NUG honored him for successfully leading a government-in-exile under extremely difficult conditions, for being able to establish the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) during that time, and for helping achieve effective decisions with the support of international governments and organizations including the United Nations—achievements the NUG said should be recorded as milestones in Myanmar’s democratic history.
The NUG also said that Dr. Sein Win, who never compromised in his lifelong efforts for democracy, human rights, and the emergence of a federal union, remains an admirable role model for the younger generation participating in today’s Spring Revolution.
Finally, the NUG stated that Dr. Sein Win’s actions—standing on the side of truth while holding firmly to “political legitimacy”—became a strong foundational pillar for the path now being taken by the National Unity Government and revolutionary forces that emerged during the Spring Revolution. The NUG recorded and honored his sacrifice and loyalty to the nation.
2) Junta carries out continued airstrikes, artillery attacks, troop raids, and arson in multiple townships
m.CDM, February 7
It was reported that junta forces have been continuously conducting airstrikes, artillery shelling, troop incursions, and arson/destruction within Tanintharyi Region, Kachin State, Chin State, Sagaing Region, and areas controlled by KNU Brigade (1), resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.
In Palaw Township, Mingpyin Village was bombed by a junta drone on the morning of February 6. The bomb exploded near a monastery, and one civilian was killed.
Also in Palaw Township, the junta again burned down Shapone Village on February 6, with more than 60 houses reduced to ashes. This village had also been attacked with incendiary bombs on January 31, causing the loss of more than 40 homes.
In Hpakant, Kachin State, fighting remains intense. On the morning of February 7, an artillery shell landed and exploded at a noodle shop in Mashikahtaw Ward, injuring a woman. Around 11 a.m., another shell struck a house in Klapkone, injuring one man and one woman.
In Mindat, Chin State, at around 12:22 p.m. on February 7, an A-5 bomber from Tada-U Air Base reportedly carried out five bombing runs, and local reporter Hkl Mindat reported that powerful cluster munitions may have been used.
At around 2:10 p.m., the western part of Mindat was reportedly bombed four more times with similar bombs—nine airstrikes in total—though the extent of damage was still unknown.
Similarly, in Ngazun Township, Mandalay Region, junta troops raided Nabeipin Village at around 8:10 a.m. on February 7 and set fire to three homes. The troops then allegedly looted more than 20 motorbikes from the village monastery and homes, as well as sewing machines, refrigerators, water pumps, motors, animal-feed choppers, phones, sacks of rice, and peanut seeds, transporting them away by vehicles.
In Kamma town (Pakokku Township, Magway Region), a junta column reportedly burned down one house at around 9:30 a.m. and looted goods from market shops.
The column was believed to be continuing along the Pakokku–Kamma–Pauk road section toward KaPaSa (24). The Anyar Myay civil society group in Myaing warned residents to make preparations in advance.
In Kyaikto Township within KNU-controlled territory, a school in Phowa-Thein Village was reportedly bombed by a junta drone on January 29. On January 31, Kyauk-Yay-Twin Village was also attacked with two 200-pound bombs.
Likewise, on the night of February 2, in KNU-controlled territory within Hpa-an Township, a jet fighter reportedly dropped two 200-pound bombs, damaging three civilian vehicles and one house.
3) Junta column leaving Northwestern Command HQ in Monywa ambushed; six killed, two rifles seized
m.CDM, February 7
The Burma Liberation Democratic Front (BLDF) announced that revolutionary joint forces ambushed a junta column that departed from the Northwestern Regional Military Command headquarters (NaMaKha) in Monywa, Sagaing Region, resulting in the deaths of six junta soldiers.
The ambush reportedly took place around 7 a.m. on February 5, shortly after the column left the command compound, and six personnel were killed on the spot.
A BLDF official said: “Six died on the spot. We cannot yet confirm whether the death toll will increase. After the fighting, the remaining column fled back into the NaMaKha compound.”
During the clash, an MA-1 rifle and an MA-11 rifle were reportedly seized from junta forces.
The operation was carried out jointly by BLDF, Black Falcon, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Monywa District Battalion 24 Unit (3), Kanaung Minthagyi, Thway Thauk Nyi Ko, Area (5) PaLaPha, and the local Amei Thar force.
BLDF also reported that one fighter on the revolutionary side was killed and one was wounded.
After the clash, the Northwestern Command compound reportedly fired artillery indiscriminately toward nearby villages, causing some local civilians to flee to safer places.
4) RCSS Chairman Gen. Yawd Serk: Coup caused turmoil; proposes forming a Federal Armed Forces
m.CDM, February 7
RCSS Chairman Gen. Yawd Serk stated in a message sent to the ceremony marking the 79th Shan National Day (February 7) that Myanmar has faced renewed political turmoil and crises because the military seized power.
He noted that during Senior Gen. Than Shwe’s era, the drafting of the 2008 constitution was completed over 14 years and the 2010 election was held. He also said that during President Thein Sein’s administration, the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) could be signed, bringing some improvement to the country’s situation.
He said that although there was progress in some sectors during the five-year NLD government led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the military alleged vote fraud after the 2020 election and seized power on February 1, 2021—leading to further political complications and crises.
He stated that people who did not support and were dissatisfied with the coup took to the streets to protest peacefully, but the military violently cracked down, causing the public to take up arms and join the Spring Revolution.
He argued that instability, displacement, deaths and injuries, and the abandonment of homes and villages were consequences of a national leader’s ego, pride, and greed; unilateral decision-making that ignored the people’s will; and the failure to honor the commitments in the 1947 Panglong Agreement.
For peace and development, he included four recommendations:
- Modern Bamar and ethnic leaders should learn lessons from past mistakes, prepare for the future, and be able to recognize their own faults rather than focusing on others’
- Build mutual trust and implement the 1947 Panglong Agreement and its commitments
- Seek solutions through face-to-face dialogue for mutual benefit, instead of domination and oppression
- Establish a Federal Armed Forces for national security and defense
He said he believes that if these recommendations are implemented in practice, the country can become peaceful and develop.
The Shan National Day ceremony was held at RCSS headquarters in Loi Tai Leng, and representatives attended from armed groups and parties including SSPP, SNDP, SSNDF, SNA, PNO, LDU, DKBA, and CNF.
5) In January, 64 defected from the junta side; more than 100 captured as prisoners of war
m.CDM, February 7
“People’s Goal” announced that in January this year, 64 soldiers and militia members defected from the terrorist military bloc, and 115 were captured as prisoners of war during battles.
Of the 64 defectors, 51 were said to be newly recruited soldiers who had been forcibly conscripted.
The regional breakdown of the 64 defectors was reported as: 1 from Chin State, 5 from Sagaing Region, 16 from Magway Region, 9 from Bago Region, 1 from Tanintharyi Region, 18 from Karen State, 12 from Mon State, and 2 from Rakhine State.
Among those captured as POWs were 111 soldiers, 1 police officer, and 3 militia members. It also said that in Mandalay Region, 1 police officer and 1 militia member were captured, and in Yangon Region, 2 militia members were captured.
For the total of 115 POWs, the breakdown was reported as: 20 in Karen State, 17 in Magway Region, 34 in Rakhine State, 15 in Bago Region, 22 in Chin State, and 3 in Mandalay Region.
From January 2025 through January 2026, the total number of defectors/surrenders and captured POWs reportedly reached 2,757.
6) NUG urges unity in Shan State to drive out the common enemy
m.CDM, February 7
The NUG urged revolutionary fighters in Shan State and the entire public to put unity at the forefront and jointly drive out the common enemy.
The NUG made the appeal in a message sent for the 79th Shan National Day.
The message said February 7 is Shan National Day (Shan State Day), marking the 79th anniversary of a historic decision made through unity by many ethnic groups in Shan State to secure equal rights and the ability to determine and shape their own destiny.
It recalled that in 1947, the historic Panglong Conference was held in Panglong, where Shan saophas and people’s representatives formed the Shan State Council and officially adopted Shan National Day, a national anthem, and a national flag—an event described as a historic milestone that showed the world the Shan people’s “self-determination” and “national identity.”
The NUG added that throughout Myanmar’s history, the Shan people’s participation, decisions, and cooperation have been an important foundational pillar for building a federal democratic union.
It also stated that during today’s Spring Revolution, ethnic communities in Shan State—together with other ethnic brothers and sisters—are fighting with major sacrifices and courage for the complete eradication of military dictatorship and the emergence of a federal system, and that the NUG will record this with respect and pride.
The NUG said it will work unwaveringly with ethnic armed revolutionary organizations, political forces, and grassroots organizations in Shan State—not only to uproot dictatorship, but also to build a “new federal democratic union” that guarantees self-determination, peace, justice, peaceful coexistence, and equality for all ethnic peoples.
Today’s news was contributed by Ko Thit, Lu Lay, and Khar Shel.