Hello, and from this moment on, we will be presenting m.CDM’s domestic news updates.
The news items we will cover today include:
1. On the first anniversary of the major Sagaing earthquake, the NUG and international organizations say that its aftereffects and humanitarian needs remain high.
2. More than 27 hundred health-sector CDM staff were able to receive over 100 million kyat in support.
3. Revolutionary forces arrested three Pyu Saw Htee members, including a retired officer involved in forcibly conscripting young people as porters in Kyaw, Myothit, and Natmauk.
4. U.S. lawmakers urged the United States to support democracy in Myanmar, along with other news items.
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## 1. One year after the Sagaing earthquake, the NUG and international organizations say aftereffects and humanitarian needs remain high
**m.CDM, March 28, 2026**
Although one year has now passed since the magnitude 7.7 Sagaing earthquake centered near Sagaing City, people affected by the disaster—especially children—are still struggling to recover from trauma and severe livelihood hardships.
The earthquake, which struck on March 28, 2025, severely affected Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, southern Shan State, Naypyidaw, and Bago Region. It killed 4,200 people and left 351 missing.
In addition, more than 10,000 structures were damaged or destroyed, including homes, schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, and historic religious buildings.
The National Unity Government (NUG) said that during the emergency period it declared a temporary humanitarian ceasefire and, through its “from the people to the people” program, was able to provide about 6,077 million kyat in assistance to 20,344 households in 46 townships.
On the other hand, the NUG said in its one-year anniversary statement that the terrorist military junta blocked and restricted international aid and also carried out further airstrikes on earthquake-affected civilians, causing people to suffer a double burden.
Save the Children also said that even a year after the earthquake, children who lost homes and family members are still struggling deeply to overcome trauma.
It also warned that more than 45 percent of Myanmar’s population—16.2 million people—still need emergency assistance, including 5 million children, and that children in conflict-affected areas especially continue to need extensive long-term support.
Similarly, the World Food Programme (WFP) said that in Sagaing and Mandalay Regions, which were hit by the earthquake, one in six households still faces food insecurity, while about half of households are struggling day to day just to get by.
WFP also warned that rising fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East have nearly doubled transportation costs for food and agricultural inputs, delivering another major blow to communities still trying to recover from the earthquake.
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## 2. More than 27 hundred health-sector CDM staff received over 100 million kyat in support
**m.CDM, March 28**
The CDM Medical Network announced on March 27 that it had been able to provide more than 100 million kyat in support to over 2,700 health-sector CDM staff.
The network released a statement explaining support funds that had been provided to health-sector CDM workers through the Spring Lottery project of the National Unity Government (NUG).
It said that from funds raised by the NUG’s Spring Lottery program between January and November 2025, various sectors were allocated support, and that health-sector CDM workers received a total allocation of more than 136 million kyat, which was distributed among 2,739 health-sector CDM workers.
It added that support work is still ongoing, as assistance has not yet reached the full target number.
Out of a total of more than 30,000 health-sector CDM workers, those facing the greatest livelihood difficulties were prioritized as much as possible, according to the CDM Medical Network statement.
The network also expressed gratitude, on behalf of health-sector CDM workers who received the support, to the public who purchased Spring Lottery tickets.
It encouraged those health-sector CDM workers who have not yet received support not to lose heart, saying that remaining workers will continue to be assisted in turn according to the monthly allocation available.
Since CDM is one of the revolution’s key pillars, the CDM Medical Network said it hopes that in the coming months support from Spring Lottery participants will increase even further, allowing more assistance to be provided to CDM workers.
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## 3. 9 Stars UG mines a junta patrol in Nyaunglebin; 3 killed on the spot
**m.CDM, March 28, 2026**
The 9 Stars UG group announced that it carried out an ambush mine attack on junta forces stationed in Seepin village, Nyaunglebin Township, Nyaunglebin District, Bago Region, while they were out on patrol, killing three on the spot.
The attack took place at 7:24 p.m. on March 27, targeting junta troops from Light Infantry Battalion 440 based in Daik-U, along with Nyaunglebin police, who were conducting their routine patrol inside the village.
As a result of the attack, three junta personnel were killed instantly and two others were seriously injured. The 9 Stars UG fighters reportedly withdrew safely without casualties.
The group declared that it would continue fighting to uproot the military dictatorship with whatever strength it has left, “even if only a single drop of blood remains,” and vowed to remain loyal to the revolution.
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## 4. Two attacks on a fire station occupied by junta forces in Myaing left 2 Pyu members dead and 1 soldier seriously injured
**m.CDM, March 28**
The Myaing Township Pa Ka Pha announced today, March 28, along with video evidence, that it carried out two attacks on a fire station occupied by junta forces in Myaing Township, Magway Region, killing two Pyu Saw Htee members and seriously injuring one soldier.
The statement said members of the Myaing Pa Ka Pha attacked the fire station in Myaing town once on March 23 and again on March 27, the junta’s Armed Forces Day.
In the first attack, two Pyu Saw Htee members who had relocated from Thayetkwa Pyu village were killed. In the second attack, one junta soldier suffered a severe penetrating rib injury and was reportedly receiving emergency treatment in hospital in critical condition.
The Myaing Pa Ka Pha said it would not let the terrorist military escape and would continue to strike them at any time, in any place, by every possible means.
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## 5. Close-range heavy weapons attack on Myotha police station in Ngazun leaves at least 4 junta personnel injured
**m.CDM, March 28, 2026**
The Red Dragon Guerrilla Force–Myingyan announced that a close-range heavy weapons attack on Myotha police station in Ngazun Township, Myingyan District, Mandalay Region left at least four junta personnel injured.
At about 11:50 a.m. on March 27, Revolutionary Day, the force fired one RPG round and six 40 mm grenades into the police station compound, where junta forces and their subordinate police units were based.
The attack was carried out by Red Dragon Guerrilla People’s Defense Force, Myingyan Zone 3, and reportedly injured at least four junta personnel.
About 60 junta soldiers and police were said to be spread out inside the station, and because the attack was launched from only about 150 meters away, a heavy weapon round exploded directly in the central building of the station.
After the attack, junta forces were seen transporting casualties to hospital by ambulance, and there may also have been deaths, though details are still being investigated.
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## 6. Military checkpoint at Yae-U entrance attacked with two heavy weapons rounds to mark Anti-Fascist Revolution Day
**m.CDM, March 28**
Wolf Guerrilla LPDF Ye U Air Force announced that, to mark Anti-Fascist Revolution Day, it attacked the junta checkpoint at the Kyar Phu roundabout at the southern entrance to Yae-U in Shwebo District, Sagaing Region, with two heavy weapons rounds.
The attack took place at 5:30 a.m. on March 27. Both rounds reportedly landed and exploded near the bunker area of the checkpoint.
The group said the mission was carried out in commemoration of Anti-Fascist Revolution Day, and that the extent of junta casualties was still under investigation.
A few minutes after the resistance attack, junta soldiers fired small arms indiscriminately, but the Wolf Guerrilla LPDF Ye U Air Force said its fighters were unharmed.
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## 7. Revolutionary forces arrest 3 Pyu Saw Htee members, including a retired officer involved in porter conscription in Kyaw, Myothit, and Natmauk
**m.CDM, March 28, 2026**
It has been reported that revolutionary forces arrested Pyu Saw Htee members who had been collaborating with the terrorist junta in Magway Region to harm civilians, including a retired officer involved in the forced conscription of young people as porters.
On March 28, while conducting territorial patrols west of Kyaw town in Gangaw Township, the Kyaw Town Pa Ka Pha (Taung Nyar Mon Taing People’s Defense Group) arrested Pyu Saw Htee member Pyi Phyo Aung from Ward No. 1 in Kyaw.
He was captured alive with one firearm, one magazine, fourteen rounds of ammunition, one motorcycle, and one phone. Authorities said he is still being interrogated and will be dealt with according to the crimes established.
Similarly, in Myothit Township, Natmauk Galon PDF arrested a retired Agriculture and Livestock Department officer named Aung Theik on March 22 for collaborating with junta forces in the forced conscription of young people as porters.
He was arrested at Shwe Nat Kyal Taung Pagoda near Saingkaung village, and phone numbers linked to the junta as well as record books used in porter recruitment were reportedly seized from him.
In addition, Natmauk Galon PDF said that on February 24 it had also arrested an armed Pyu Saw Htee member from Thayet Chin village in Natmauk Township named Zaw Naing Win near Saingkaung village.
He reportedly confessed that he had come to gather intelligence on PDF forces under orders from superiors. He was also involved in porter conscription and belonged to an armed group, so authorities said he would face a severe punishment.
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## 8. KNU forms a new township, “Ramati,” in Dooplaya District and holds its first congress to elect leaders
**m.CDM, March 28, 2026**
The Karen National Union (KNU) announced that it has formed a new township named “Ramati” in Brigade 6, Dooplaya District, within KNU-controlled territory, and successfully held the first township congress.
Previously, Dooplaya District had only four townships: Winyay, Noh T’Kaw, Kyondoe, and Kawkareik. Due to the area’s size and administrative needs, the eastern Dawna region groups of Noh Poe, Myawaddy Town, Phlu, Thee Baw Boe, Sone Si Myaing, Maw Khee, and Sukali were combined and newly formed into Ramati Township on February 28.
After the township was formed, its first congress was held over three days from March 23 to 25.
District standing committee members, departmental representatives, military representatives, and village tract representatives attended the congress, and 31 standing committee members for Ramati Township were elected from among 195 representatives.
Among the elected leaders, Padoh Saw Phah Ta Yarr was chosen as township chairperson, Lieutenant Colonel Saw Ko Ko (also known as Saw Da Baw) as vice chairperson, Padoh Saw Hae Khu as secretary, Padoh Naw Eh Htoo Say as joint secretary, and Padoh Saw Eh Kaw Thaw as township judge.
In addition, heads were appointed for eight major departments under the KNU basic structure, including health, education, agriculture, forestry, finance and taxation, and police, as well as for work committees covering politics, organizing, research, records, public relations, KWO, KYO, and labor unions.
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## 9. U.S. lawmakers urge the United States to support democracy in Myanmar
**m.CDM, March 28**
Bipartisan leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio on March 26 to adopt an effective policy strategy to hold the coup military accountable and support democracy in Myanmar.
The appeal came in a March 26 letter signed by Gregory W. Meeks, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Sydney Kamlager-Dove, ranking member of the South and Central Asia Subcommittee; Young Kim, chair of the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee; and Ami Bera, ranking member of the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee.
The letter presented bipartisan recommendations on key priorities that should guide the U.S. government as it reviews its Myanmar policy.
It noted that Congress has previously passed laws such as the Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, the JADE Act of 2008, and the BURMA Act of 2022, all aimed at aligning U.S. policy toward Myanmar with American values.
The lawmakers pointed out that more than five years have passed since the military coup, domestic violence continues, and nearly ten years have passed since the Rohingya genocide, and therefore the U.S. government should remain faithful to its core principles and stand with the people of Myanmar.
The letter also condemned the election held by the military as a sham—merely a political arrangement designed to legitimize military rule.
For that reason, the lawmakers urged President Donald Trump’s administration to publicly state that the United States does not recognize the Myanmar junta’s election results and to continue longstanding U.S. foreign policy of not recognizing successive Myanmar military regimes.
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## 10. Revolutionary forces call for “social punishment” against Chan Mya Mya Thaw, also known as Tr. Chan Chan, for crossing over to the terrorist junta
**m.CDM, March 28, 2026**
Revolutionary forces have strongly urged the public to impose social punishment on Chan Mya Mya Thaw, also known as Tr. Chan Chan, after she attended a “Defence Services Day honorary dinner” organized by the terrorist military junta in Seoul, South Korea.
Chan Mya Mya Thaw had become widely known in the early period after the coup as someone who actively spoke out for Myanmar’s cause through South Korean media.
However, after photos emerged showing her attending the junta event at the Mondrian Hotel in Seoul on March 27 and applauding alongside junta associates, revolutionary forces called for social punishment against her.
Myanmar people and civil society groups in South Korea also went to the hotel and protested outside the event.
Fncc Burma Fact Check Community said, “The moment someone openly collaborates with the coup junta, they will face the people’s strong opposition. The public must impose serious social punishment on anyone who trades away their principles for personal gain.”
It also said that the young people who support her must recognize that their so-called teacher knowingly chose this path despite being fully aware that children the same age as their own sons and daughters are being bombed and killed every day, thereby proving herself to be a harmful role model for youth.
Although there had been reports since 2023 that she had signed a pledge to the junta, there had been no solid evidence at the time. Revolutionary forces now say that her own actions have removed any need for further explanation.
They have strongly urged compassionate members of the public and Myanmar nationals in South Korea to respond by effectively ostracizing her, unfollowing her accounts, and boycotting businesses linked to her.
These news reports were submitted by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.