Hello, and from this moment on, we will be reading and presenting m.CDM’s domestic news updates.
The news items we will cover today include:
- The military junta carried out airstrikes in Nyaunglebin and Yaw region, injuring 6 civilians.
- A military column that came out to extort money from cargo trucks on the Monywa–Mandalay road was attacked; 8 junta personnel, including an officer, were killed, and one firearm was seized.
- Female political prisoners in Shwebo Prison are facing severe human rights abuses; PPNM urges active participation in the Blue Shirt Campaign for the release of political prisoners.
4. Justice For Myanmar and seven organizations called for major Japanese financial conglomerates that are generating revenue for the Myanmar military to stop their involvement, along with other news items.
1. Junta airstrikes in Nyaunglebin and Yaw region injure 6 civilians
m.CDM, March 24, 2026
It has been reported that junta forces carried out aerial bombings on villages in KNU-controlled Kler Lwee Htoo (Nyaunglebin) District in Bago Region and in Yaw region of Magway Region, injuring 6 civilians.
According to a KNU statement, between March 19 and 22, the military repeatedly bombed Pho Ta village, Shwe Hte Su village, Shwe Khar Moe village, Dala Seik village, and Lein Pin We village in Ledo (Kyaukkyi) Township using drones and Y-12 aircraft.
During those attacks, 16 civilian homes, 2 cattle sheds, and 1 oil mill were damaged.
On March 21, the junta also bombed Shwe Khe Su village in Saw Htee Township with a Y-12 aircraft, injuring a 47-year-old man named Saw Thay Lar Hae.
Within just the two days of March 21 and 22, Kler Lwee Htoo District was reportedly attacked 23 times by Y-12 aircraft, 30 times with 120 mm artillery, and 4 times by drones, forcing local civilians to flee for safety.
Similarly, on the afternoon of March 24, the junta carried out an unprovoked airstrike with six fighter jets around the Maulay junction area on the border of Gangaw and Htilin townships in Yaw region.
At 1:22 p.m., four fighter jets dropped six 500-pound bombs and fired three rockets; then at 2:43 p.m., two more fighter jets dropped another two 300-pound bombs.
According to preliminary confirmation, five men were injured in that airstrike.
Revolutionary groups have warned civilians to remain alert, as the military may exploit the current confusion in Yaw region to launch further air attacks.
2. YDF bases hit by airstrikes at least five times within a year; 2 civilians killed, 5 people including comrades injured
m.CDM, March 24, 2026
The Yaw Defense Force (YDF), based in Yaw region of Magway Region, has announced that its bases have been repeatedly targeted by junta airstrikes, resulting in the deaths of 2 civilians.
On March 24, junta forces carried out three separate airstrikes on YDF bases using six fighter jets, dropping a total of eight 500-pound and 250-pound bombs and firing rockets as well.
On March 16, fighter jets also dropped as many as 26 bombs in another attack, killing 2 civilians instantly and seriously injuring 2 civilians and 2 comrades.
In addition, four buildings were destroyed, including YDF’s ration storage hall and drone unit building.
On January 25, a fighter jet that took off from Tada-U Air Base carried out three airstrikes, seriously injuring one comrade and causing major damage estimated at around 500 million kyat.
Earlier, on April 11, 2025 and January 29, YDF’s central training camp and drone battalion base were also bombed by fighter jets, causing losses of food supplies and vehicles.
YDF said that although even its drone unit bases are being targeted because of informants, it will not weaken and will continue systematically preparing and fighting until the revolution succeeds.
3. Military column that came out to extort money on the Monywa–Mandalay road attacked; 8 junta personnel including an officer killed, one gun seized
m.CDM, March 24
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) announced on March 24 that a military column that came out to extort money from cargo trucks traveling on the Monywa–Mandalay road was attacked, leaving 8 junta personnel including an officer dead, and one firearm seized.
The column, around 30 strong, had come out from Gway Pin Taw village in Myinmu Township and was attacked by the PLA and allied forces at around 7:30 a.m. on March 23 between Gway Pin Taw village and Boe Min Gyi Kin village.
During the clash between the military column and resistance forces, a rear support column from the enemy side came in as reinforcement, leading to further fighting. The junta’s base in Gway Pin Taw village also fired at least ten rounds of 60 mm shells, according to the statement.
Five enemy troops were confirmed dead by eyewitnesses during the battle. It was later learned that after the wounded were sent to Myinmu Hospital for treatment, three more, including one officer, died.
The clash reportedly lasted about ten minutes. While the junta suffered deaths and injuries, one comrade from the allied resistance forces sustained a non-serious injury, the PLA added.
The attack was jointly carried out by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Spring Youth LPDF, Myinmu Local Defence Force LPDF, Youth Vigor Revolution Force LPDF, Pentagram LPDF, Anyar Defense Force, and the Sagaing District Pa Ka Pha combat unit.
4. Junta column in Falam hit by landmines, around 10 soldiers killed; military checkpoint in Pakokku Industrial Zone attacked, 3 soldiers killed
m.CDM, March 24, 2026
It has been reported that around 10 junta soldiers were killed in a mine attack on a military column advancing toward Falam Township in Chin State.
On March 24, the reinforcement column coming from Kalay toward Falam was attacked with landmines by the CDF Civic Defense Militia (CDM-Siyin) between Thaing Ngin and Falam.
About 10 junta soldiers were reportedly killed in the attack. Although the military has been advancing into Falam Township in large numbers, it has reportedly been unable to move forward due to resistance from revolutionary forces.
Similarly, in Pakokku Township, Magway Region, resistance forces attacked a military checkpoint on the Pakokku–Yesagyo road inside the industrial zone, killing 3 soldiers and seriously injuring 1.
At around 8:30 a.m. on March 23, members of the Anyar Ayeyarwady Revolutionary Force (AARF) and Golden Eagle PDF raided soldiers, police, and Pyu Saw Htee members at the Industrial Zone 6th Street checkpoint who were extorting travelers.
During the attack, 3 soldiers were killed and 1 was seriously wounded. When three reinforcement vehicles arrived from the Pakokku airfield side, the resistance fighters were able to withdraw safely without casualties.
The Anyar Ayeyarwady Revolutionary Force said it will continue attacking junta checkpoints that oppress civilians and urged the public to stay far away from military checkpoints.
5. Revolutionary groups urge all youth in Matupi, Tedim, and Tunzan townships to take up revolutionary duty
m.CDM, March 24, 2026
CDF-Matupi and PDF-Zoland have each issued calls urging all youth in Matupi, Tedim, and Tunzan townships—areas in Chin State controlled by revolutionary forces—to serve in the revolution.
On March 24, the Chinland Defense Force–Matupi (CDF-Matupi) issued a statement urging all those within its controlled territory who meet the policy criteria to come and fulfill their national duty.
It also said the policy would be implemented in accordance with the military service policy enacted by the Chin State government, and that anyone wishing to leave the controlled area for outside areas would be allowed to do so only with a recommendation letter from the force’s headquarters.
Likewise, in Tedim and Tunzan townships (the Zogam area), PDF-Zoland urged all adult men and women to serve at least three years in revolutionary duties.
It said that youths inside the country who cannot serve full-time may still help on a part-time basis or contribute through their own areas of expertise, while Zomi youth abroad were asked to support through money and other means.
PDF-Zoland is reportedly currently accelerating preparations for the battle to capture Tedim and is urging every young person to take part in ending dictatorship once and for all.
6. Female political prisoners in Shwebo Prison facing severe human rights abuses
m.CDM, March 24
The Women Organization of Political Prisoners (WOPP) has spoken out, saying that female political prisoners in Shwebo Prison are facing serious human rights violations.
The statement, issued on March 23, informed the public about human rights abuses committed against female political prisoners by prison staff under the military.
According to WOPP, the situation faced by female political prisoners in Shwebo Prison is alarming, involving serious human rights violations, oppression, and ongoing abuse of power.
WOPP highlighted three main issues affecting prisoners’ basic rights.
The first concerns food and drinking water. The food given to prisoners is poor in quality and insufficient. On days when meat is supposed to be served, they are reportedly given only one egg, while on other days they receive only bean curry and vegetable broth, resulting in inadequate nutrition.
WOPP also said that when rice is distributed, prison staff first set aside portions to feed animals they keep, and only then give the rest to prisoners. If prisoners ask for more because the rice is insufficient, they are scolded and verbally abused.
As for drinking water, it is both poor in quality and insufficient, causing kidney-related illnesses. People who wish to donate clean drinking water are reportedly not allowed to do so, while prison staff sell bottled water at high prices.
WOPP said these conditions amount to grave violations of the female political prisoners’ basic human rights and called on relevant authorities to urgently investigate human rights abuses inside the prison and take action against those responsible. It also urged human rights defenders, partner organizations, and international groups to monitor prison affairs in order to protect prisoners’ rights, health, and dignity.
7. PPNM urges active participation in Blue Shirt Campaign for the release of political prisoners
m.CDM, March 24
The Political Prisoners Network-Myanmar (PPNM) has called for active participation in the Blue Shirt Campaign for the release of political prisoners, including elected President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
PPNM issued the call while announcing preparations for a public movement under the Blue Shirt Campaign aimed at securing the release of political prisoners.
PPNM said it had decided to join the Blue Shirt Campaign in order to raise broader awareness among the Myanmar public, international governments, and civil society organizations about the urgent need for the release of all political prisoners, including President U Win Myint and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as the military’s unlawful arrests and imprisonment of the entire people of Myanmar, including ethnic groups.
It also said the campaign aims to strengthen effective pressure to stop the junta’s arbitrary detentions, human rights abuses, war crimes, and crimes against humanity as soon as possible.
In addition, PPNM said the campaign aims to strongly inform the international community about the grave realities faced by political prisoners in Myanmar and to establish the Blue Shirt Campaign as a global solidarity symbol both inside and outside the country.
The Blue Shirt Campaign will be held on April 21, the 12th anniversary of the death of former political prisoner Hanthawaddy U Win Tin.
U Win Tin had been unjustly imprisoned in solitary confinement for more than 19 years, from July 4, 1989 to September 23, 2008. From the time of his release until his death, he remained steadfast in his political beliefs and wore the blue shirt and longyi that political prisoners were made to wear in prison as a symbol of the struggle for the release of all political prisoners.
8. JFM and seven groups call for Japanese financial giants generating revenue for Myanmar military to stop
m.CDM, March 24, 2026
Justice For Myanmar (JFM), Mekong Watch, and five other organizations issued a joint statement saying that major Japanese financial firms Daiwa Institute of Research (DIR) and Japan Exchange Group (JPX) are facilitating financial flows that benefit Myanmar’s military junta.
According to the statement, these Japanese companies continue to be involved in joint ventures illegally controlled by the junta and are helping the military raise funds through treasury bond brokerage services and by listing military-linked companies on stock exchanges.
In particular, DIR is said to have worked with the junta-controlled Myanmar Economic Bank (MEB), which is used by the military to purchase weapons, to establish the Myanmar Securities Exchange Centre (MSEC).
Since the coup, MEB has been a key institution used for military procurement and for obtaining foreign currency. Canada has sanctioned MEB, and the United Nations has also recommended cutting financial ties with it.
Japan also played a major role in the establishment of the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX), which is currently listing crony companies linked to the military-owned conglomerate MEHL, thereby helping them raise funds.
The statement said that when organizations questioned DIR and JPX about these issues in September 2025, they responded only superficially by saying they complied with human rights standards, but failed to provide any substantive answer or meaningful action.
Justice For Myanmar spokesperson Yadanar Maung said that while the junta is intensifying airstrikes, it is completely unacceptable for Japanese companies to be helping financial flows that benefit the military, and immediate action must be taken to stop money from reaching the junta.
Mekong Watch Executive Director Yuka Kiguchi also said the Japanese government should urge these companies to uphold human rights and that they should not be involved in any form of business that helps fund Myanmar’s military junta.
9. NUG Ministry of Human Rights provided training on military code of conduct and law to officials from 25 townships
m.CDM, March 24, 2026
The Ministry of Human Rights of the National Unity Government (NUG) said it held a Training of Trainers (TOT on CoC & IHL) program aimed at improving understanding and compliance with military ethics and laws among ground-level revolutionary organizations.
The training was conducted over five days during the second week of February 2026 via Zoom, and was attended by human rights focal persons from 25 townships.
The ministry said the training mainly focused on why members of the People’s Defense Force must follow the military Code of Conduct (CoC).
It also said participants exchanged views on how important it is for those carrying arms to respect and observe human rights while pursuing the revolution’s goals of democracy, equality, and justice.
In addition, since the trainees are expected to pass on this knowledge in the field, they were also given practical instruction on facilitation skills and lesson planning methods so they could systematically train others.
At the closing ceremony, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Human Rights urged participants to make systematic use of public funds and work hard to ensure that awareness-raising efforts bring real change on the ground.
It is understood that the knowledge gained from the training will now be effectively shared with comrades and local communities in the relevant townships.
These news reports were submitted by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.