Hello — from now onward I’ll be reading and presenting m.CDM’s domestic news. Today’s reports include:
- About 1,900 political prisoners nationwide released as part of a general amnesty; some former NLD ministers were among them, while public leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint were deliberately left out.
- In several battles: around 20 Tatmadaw (militia) soldiers killed by AA drone strikes; around 20 killed in clashes between the military and PNO forces near Simaing; in Pale township the military used poison gas in a battle; in Paungde area, a junta unit that surfaced from a trench was attacked with mines.
- Meetings held between the National Unity Advisory Council and the Spring Revolution Alliance (SRA) coalition.
- Airstrikes in Pinlebu and the Laipoute village killed nine civilians including children; in Laymyethna (Lay Myae Hna) township villages burned after drone, artillery and Y-12 (aircraft) bombings — plus other items.
Now, the first detailed item:
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1) About 1,900 political prisoners nationwide released; some former NLD ministers included, but Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint intentionally left out
m.CDM — March 2
Around 1,900 political prisoners — arrested and detained unlawfully since the coup — were released on March 2 under amnesty granted for Farmers’ Day. Reports say some former NLD ministers and student leaders were among those freed.
Among those released were former Union Government office minister U Min Thu, former Naypyidaw Council chairman Dr Myo Aung, and former regional/municipal ministers in Yangon including Daw Moe Moe Su Kyi and U Han Htun. Also released were documentary filmmaker Ma Shin Dewi and some student leaders such as Ma Su Raye Lin and other activists.
According to the PPNM (Nationwide Network of Political Prisoners) statement, by the evening of that day releases were confirmed from 25 prisons nationwide, totaling 1,895 political prisoners.
The junta announced it had granted amnesty to 7,337 people convicted under counterterrorism / anti-terror laws (Sections 50(n) and 52(a) were referenced), and suspended proceedings for 12,487 people facing charges, it said.
However, during this amnesty Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint were deliberately excluded. The junta’s release order reportedly listed categories of offenses not eligible for pardon — and cases against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint (for disaster management and exploitation-of-crime related charges) were specifically not included in clemency.
PPNM leading committee member Ko Taik Htun U said, “This kind of amnesty is only the junta’s attempt to improve its image with the international community and the public before forming a new administration. Since many political prisoners — including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi — remain in prison, the struggle will continue.”
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2) NUCC-OT (National Unity Advisory Council) meets with Spring Revolution Alliance (SRA) coalition
m.CDM — March 2
The NUCC-OT and the Spring Revolution Alliance (SRA) met for talks on the evening of February 28, NUCC said.
NUCC operation team members and SRA leaders attended; the meeting lasted about two hours. NUCC council member U Toe Kyaw Hlaing and SRA committee member Khun Bi Htoo gave opening remarks. Participants exchanged views on SRA’s organizational objectives and current operations, NUCC’s priority tasks, and political leadership matters.
Both sides agreed to hold further meetings to negotiate detailed issues.
The SRA coalition was formed by about 19 armed resistance groups by the end of 2025, including the Karenni Defence Army, Chin Brotherhood, and the Burma People’s Liberation Army, among others. SRA reportedly also met with the National Unity Government (NUG) on February 27 to discuss operations, reconnaissance, and political leadership issues.
NUCC and NUG have reportedly met three times in the past month, discussing strengthened revolutionary leadership and political matters.
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3) Pinlebu — Laipoute village airstrike: nine civilians killed including children; four villages burned in Laymyethna township due to drone, artillery and Y-12 bombings
m.CDM — March 2
In Pinlebu township, the Laipoute village was bombed by the military’s airstrike during the night of March 1. Nine civilians — including children — were killed and more than ten were injured, local sources reported.
At about 11:15 p.m. on March 1, a jet fighter that took off from Tada-U airbase carried out two air attacks targeting homes in the village. People sleeping had no chance to escape; the attacks killed nine civilians including children. Some of the injured are in critical condition.
Additionally, in Ayeyarwady Region’s Laymyethna township, villages have been daily bombed by the military using drones, heavy weapons, Y-12 planes, and incendiary bombs since February. Villages including Sawpar village and Kyargote village and others have had homes burn down — four villages’ residences destroyed.
On February 22 a column of soldiers entered Nyaung Chay Thauk and Yay Phyu villages, looted villagers’ belongings and burned some houses.
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4) In Sittwe: about 20 junta soldiers killed by AA drone strikes; in Simaing area around 20 killed in fighting between Tatmadaw and PNO; poison gas used in Pale township fight; in Paungde mines struck a surfaced junta unit
m.CDM — March 2
Near Sittwe, at the Shwe Min Gyan river base (Chaung Nwe Min Gyan), the Arakan Army (AA) attacked with drones and heavy weapons, killing about 20 junta soldiers, Sittwe sources reported.
On February 22–23 AA drone strikes reportedly killed about 20 junta soldiers. The clashes were heavy and due to the intensity bodies could not be recovered immediately; burials occurred after several days.
In Shan State, in Simaing township, a combined force of about 500 junta troops and PNO-affiliated units (P3-9703) were engaged by the East Royal (East Royal?) front and PNLA allied units. On February 6 at about 2:30 pm, the combined junta column advancing into Naung Thaw area was attacked, leaving about 20 dead and some weapons captured.
In Sagaing Region, Pale township, the junta reportedly used para-munitions and poison gas on March 1 during operations.
From February 28 onward, fighting continued and poison gas has been used in attacks. The chemical attacks have caused around 70 resistance fighters to become sick and disoriented, with about eight hospitalized, a local defense leader said.
In Bago Region’s Paungde township on February 27, PPDF-3601 reportedly conducted a mine ambush on junta soldiers who had arrested two locals — one junta soldier died and another was wounded.
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5) In Tharrawaddy, the Dura (Duuraka) column attacked a junta unit extorting illegal levies from travelers — three soldiers killed, weapons captured
m.CDM — March 2
In Tharrawaddy district, Maung Mae Shaung village near Tharrawaddy township, a junta unit reportedly extorting money from travelers was attacked by the Dura column of the Democratic National Liberation Army (DNLA), the Dura column announced.
On March 1 at about 6:00 a.m., the Dura column conducted an assault east of the Tharrawaddy GTC (Government Technical College) on a junta group that had been extorting funds. The battle lasted about 30 minutes; three junta soldiers were killed and several weapons and ammunition were seized: two MA1 rifles, one G3 rifle, one hand grenade, magazines and large amounts of ammunition.
Given the nationwide escalation, civilians are warned to be careful and follow air defense advisories. The Dura column urged junta-affiliated troops to surrender and seek shelter with the public.
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6) Dr. Sasa urges international community to fully halt aviation fuel supplies — fuel shipments to the junta are a death sentence for the Myanmar people
m.CDM — March 2
Dr. Sasa urged the international community to completely block aviation-fuel shipments that are reaching the junta, saying every tanker of fuel that reaches the terrorist military becomes a death sentence for Myanmar people.
He cited recent incidents such as the aerial bombing of Yawngoo village market in Rakhine’s Ponnagyun township with 500 pound bombs, and attacks on the trading junction near Paung Kya village in Min Thon township, Magwe Region, where military air attacks targeted essential trading hubs — resulting in at least 25 civilian deaths.
Dr. Sasa argued these were not accidental civilian casualties of war, but systematic, deliberate war crimes and crimes against humanity — attacking mothers shopping for their children and families temporarily sheltering from conflict, killing many women and innocent children.
Therefore, he called on the international community to halt aviation fuel supplies to the junta completely. The aircraft, bombs and supplies the military uses are being turned against the state’s own people, not to defend citizens. He also warned that those who sell weapons or fuel to the generals should face accountability at the ICC.
Dr. Sasa added that despite the junta’s attempts to close roads and cut resources to divide people, the spirit of unity remains — whether in the Chin hills, the Magwe plains, or the Rakhine coast — and that the light of justice and the federal democratic union they seek is drawing near.
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7) France, Germany and the UK jointly announce readiness to defend against reckless Iranian retaliation
m.CDM — March 2
France, Germany and the United Kingdom jointly announced on March 2 that they are prepared to defend against reckless retaliatory action by Iran.
Reports state Iran has launched drone and missile attacks at U.S. bases in the Middle East. The three European leaders said they would take protective defence measures if needed against Iranian missile and drone capabilities.
Their statement noted concern that Iran’s strikes target partners and threaten both military personnel and civilians, and that they would coordinate with allies — including the United States — to protect shared interests.
IRNA (Iranian state media) reported Iranian air capabilities struck U.S. military positions around Kurdistan and areas off the coast, and Iran’s president said Iran has a duty to respond to attacks on its leaders. Foreign Minister statements emphasized they would defend their people by any means necessary.
German military confirmed that while some bases in northern Iraq and Jordan were struck, there were no fatalities. However, on March 1 large-scale Revolutionary Guard actions caused explosions in cities like Riyadh, Dubai and Jerusalem, and international media reported at least nine deaths in Beit Shemesh, Israel.
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😎 77th Pa-O National Day ceremony held; PNFC and PNLO call for united overthrow of the military regime
m.CDM — March 2
On March 2 (full moon day), the 77th Pa-O National Day ceremony took place. The Pa-O National Federal Council (PNFC) and Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO/PNLA) jointly organized the event and called for united struggle until the roots of the military dictatorship are destroyed.
Their joint statement affirmed the Pa-O people’s national objective of establishing a federal democratic union that allows the emergence of new states. They strongly opposed the junta’s sham elections and the NCA-labeled “peace” processes, and they criticized PNO/PNA groups that collaborate with the junta. They called on the Pa-O public to stand with the people and resist the junta’s policies of arson, killings and oppressive conscription.
NUG Acting President Duwa Lashi La attended and delivered a speech, saying that the junta and its affiliates use the Pa-O people’s religion and national sentiment to strengthen themselves and that as the revolution continues it’s crucial not to burden the people and to preserve public trust.
CRPH chair U Aung Kyi Nyein also praised the day as historic for unity and vowed to politically and collectively resist the junta’s fabricated governments.
Pa-O National Day has been celebrated annually since 1949 on the full-moon day coinciding with the birth anniversary of Thuwanna Bume [note: literal name provided in the original].
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9) Yadanabon Front to serve as local Pa-Ka-Hpa (people’s defense unit) in Chanmyatharsi township under NUG MOD
m.CDM — March 2
The Yadanabon Front, based in Mandalay, announced it will serve jointly as the People’s Defense Force (Pa-Kha-Phu / Pa-Kha-Pa) unit for Chanmyatharsi township under the NUG Ministry of Defense’s command.
Although a local group, Yadanabon Front operates under NUG’s Chain of Command and has been cooperating in revolutionary operations. After eight months of studying Pa-Ka-Phu policies and procedures, they accepted the joint role and expressed pride.
This partnership is expected to strengthen coordination with NUG/MOD support and improve the effectiveness of broader revolution activities. Yadanabon Front reportedly also provides humanitarian assistance — medicine, food and education support for displaced children and families.
Today’s reports were supplied by Ko Thit, Lu Lay and Kharel.