Hello, and from this time onward we will be presenting m.CDM’s domestic news.
The main stories for today are:
- The Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union, which has laid down six political objectives, has been formally established.
- In Budalin, Ayadaw, and Tanintharyi, junta forces carried out aerial and drone bomb attacks. In the bombing of a clinic in Budalin, 15 civilians were killed. In Paletwa’s Kyaukkyaung village, 7 civilians including 4 children were killed.
- A junta column sent as reinforcement to Falam was ambushed with landmines for 15 consecutive days inside Tedim Township, leaving nearly 60 soldiers, including the column commander, dead.
- Political prisoner Daw Thet Thet Mar, who had been denied medical treatment in Taze detention jail, died of leukemia.
These and other related reports will be presented in today’s broadcast.
⸻ - Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union, with six political objectives, officially formed
30 March, m.CDM
It was officially announced on 30 March that the Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF) had been formally established with the aim of accelerating the revolution and enabling the formation of a transitional government.
According to the announcement, the council was formed on the basis of three pillars:
• a pillar representing states/federal units/ethnic revolutionary organizations (EROs),
• a pillar representing the people,
• and a pillar representing women representatives/delegates.
The council emphasized that its vision is to completely dismantle all forms of dictatorship, including the military dictatorship, and to firmly build a new federal democratic union.
To that end, the statement says it has adopted six political objectives: - To remove the military coup and permanently end the Myanmar military’s involvement in politics.
- To place all armed forces under the administration of a democratically elected civilian government.
- To permanently abolish the 2008 Constitution and resist any attempts to revive it.
- To draft and enact a new federal democratic constitution acceptable to relevant stakeholders.
- To build a new union in accordance with a federal democratic constitution.
- To ensure justice for those wronged during the conflict and implement transitional justice processes.
The council said it will operate based on the principles of “shared sovereignty” and “collective leadership,” and will adopt and practice “one policy, one strategy.”
At today’s inaugural formation and announcement ceremony, attendees reportedly included Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) Vice Chair Gen. Gam Shawng, Lt-Gen. Gun Maw, Karen National Union (KNU) Chair Padoh Saw Kwe Htoo Win, Chin National Front (CNF) Chair Pu Zing Cung, leaders of the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) and the Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC), Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) Chair U Aung Kyi Nyunt, Acting President of the National Unity Government Duwa Lashi La, Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Than, as well as other revolutionary leaders and guests.
At the ceremony, the declaration was read out by Akkar Neth of the KNPP. Speeches were delivered by KNU Chair Padoh Saw Kwe Htoo Win, KNPP/IEC Chair Khu Oo Reh, CNF Chair Pu Zing Cung, CRPH Chair U Aung Kyi Nyunt, Acting President Duwa Lashi La, and Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Than, after which the event was successfully concluded.
⸻ - Junta forces bomb Budalin, Ayadaw, and Tanintharyi by air and drone; 15 civilians killed in Budalin clinic bombing
m.CDM, 30 March 2026
It was reported that junta forces carried out bomb attacks by air and with suicide drones in Budalin Township, Ayadaw Township in Sagaing Region, and Tanintharyi Township in Tanintharyi Region, killing 15 civilians and injuring many others.
At around 12:55 p.m. on 30 March, junta fighter jets that took off from the Meiktila Shan Te and Tada-U air bases reportedly bombed three times a rural clinic in Ngapying Village, Budalin Township, the birthplace of Sithu Gyi Maha Bandula.
In the first bombing, 5 civilians, including one child receiving treatment and one pregnant woman, were killed, and 3 others were injured.
After the bombing, while rescue and clearance operations were underway for the dead and wounded, the fighter jets returned and dropped four more bombs, including incendiary bombs.
As a result of the second bombing during rescue efforts, 10 more civilians were killed and 3 more were injured, bringing the total casualties from the clinic bombing in Ngapying Village to 15 civilians killed and 6 injured.
At the same time, junta fighter jets also reportedly bombed Sipa Village in Budalin Township again.
Similarly, at around 5 p.m., junta forces also carried out another airstrike near Watawma Village and Oneshitkone Village in Ayadaw Township.
In addition, at around 10 a.m., junta forces launched an attack with two kamikaze suicide drones on Paw Pine Taw Village in Paw village tract, a KNU-controlled area in Tanintharyi Township.
Although there were no civilian casualties in the drone attack, one civilian house was burned down, according to a KNU statement.
⸻ - Seven civilians, including four children, killed in junta bombing of Kyaukkyaung Village, Paletwa
m.CDM, 30 March 2026
The Arakan Army (AA) said that 7 civilians, including 4 children, were killed when junta forces deliberately carried out an airstrike on Kyaukkyaung Village in Paletwa Township, Rakhine State.
At around 4:05 p.m. on 29 March, two junta fighter jets reportedly attacked the village, dropping bombs three times and firing rockets twice.
As a result of the attack, 7 civilians, including 4 children under the age of 16, were killed, while 4 others, including 2 children, were injured. Homes in the village were also burned and destroyed.
The AA pointed out that there had been no fighting at all near the village, and said that whenever the junta suffers heavy losses in battle, it inhumanely bombs civilian villages that are not military targets, openly committing war crimes.
It was also reported that the Arakan People’s Revolutionary Government is currently continuing humanitarian assistance and support for the injured and deceased local residents and their family members.
⸻ - Junta kills one villager in Ayadaw Township; in Kyaukpadaung, troops arrest six civilians and burn down Seit Htein Village
m.CDM, 30 March
In Ayadaw Township, Sagaing Region, junta troops shot and killed a villager, while in Kyaukpadaung Township, junta forces arrested six civilians and set fire to Seit Htein Village, according to local news sources.
On the morning of 30 March, a junta column that came out from Ayadaw town advanced toward Kambyu Village and Mano Yamar Village, and reportedly shot dead a male villager from Kambyu, according to the Ayadaw Township People’s Defense Force.
The Ayadaw Township People’s Defense Force urged local residents to take security precautions as junta troops were advancing into the township, and appealed for assistance to displaced civilians in cooperation with nearby revolutionary organizations.
Similarly, in Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region, junta troops entered Seit Htein Village, arrested a civilian with his hands tied behind his back, and burned down the village, according to KPG Update News.
It said that on the morning of 29 March, junta troops entered Seit Htein Village and burned houses, resulting in 7 homes being reduced to ashes.
The military column is reportedly still operating in nearby villages, while another column has advanced southward from Khaepat Village toward Myintha Taung, forcing residents of nearby villages to continue fleeing.
It was also reported that on 18 March, junta troops numbering around 70 raided Inpin Gyi Village in Kyaukpadaung Township. As villagers tried to flee, five people—Daw San Khaing, Ko Mike Khel, Ko Nyi Aung, Ko Zaw Myo Aung, and Ko Thu Ra Lwin, all around age 40—were allegedly forced to wear PDF uniforms, tortured, killed, and dumped outside the village.
⸻ - Reinforcement column heading to Falam ambushed with mines for 15 days in Tedim Township; nearly 60 killed including commander
m.CDM, 30 March 2026
A junta reinforcement column of around 300 troops heading toward Falam, Chin State, for the third time was reportedly ambushed continuously for 15 days by resistance forces using landmines, leaving nearly 60 troops, including the commander, dead.
The column advanced from Thaingning Village at the Kalay-Tedim road junction toward Falam from 4 March to 19 March, and the Civic Defense Militia (CDM-Siyin) reportedly carried out repeated ambushes using 16 minefields between Thaingning Village and Zaungkaung Village in Tedim Township.
In particular, during a mine attack involving three minefields between Bekan Village and Zaungkaung Village on 19 March, the junta column commander, Lt-Col. Win Maung Maung, was reportedly killed, as intercepted radio communications revealed.
In addition, during the 15 days of attacks, around 60 junta troops were reportedly killed, and the wounded were transported to the Regional Military Command (DKS) in Kalay.
At present, junta forces have been trying for nearly half a year to retake Falam, which is now controlled by Chin revolutionary forces, by launching major offensives with four columns, but due to fierce resistance they have suffered heavy casualties and have been unable to advance further.
Of the townships in Chin State, Matupi, Mindat, Kanpetlet, Tonzang, and Falam are under the control of Chin revolutionary forces, while Paletwa Township is under the control of the AA. Altogether, revolutionary forces now fully control six townships.
In the remaining townships of Hakha, Thantlang, and Tedim, the junta reportedly controls only the urban wards, while revolutionary forces dominate and operate throughout the broader township areas.
⸻ - Police convoy extorting money on Yangon-Mandalay Expressway ambushed; 10 killed
m.CDM, 30 March 2026
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said that it ambushed a police convoy under the junta that had been patrolling and extorting money on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway near Yamethin Township, Mandalay Region, close to Naypyidaw, killing 10 police personnel.
At around 12 noon on 30 March, PLA fighters reportedly lay in wait and attacked the convoy of four vehicles carrying around 20 personnel near milepost 253 on the expressway.
The clash reportedly lasted about 25 minutes, and fighters on the ground were able to visually confirm the deaths of 10 junta police personnel, though the exact number of wounded could not yet be confirmed.
Following the attack, junta forces reportedly launched continuous area-clearing operations with large numbers of troops around the site of the clash.
⸻ - Junta fighter jet bombs school in Thayetchaung Township
m.CDM, 30 March
The Karen National Union (KNU) Myeik-Dawei District said that junta forces carried out an airstrike using a fighter jet on a primary school in Thabyuchaung Village, Thayetchaung Township, Tanintharyi Region.
According to the statement, the junta bombed Thabyuchaung Village, also known as Kasal Doh, in KNU-administered territory at 3 p.m. on 29 March, dropping two 250-pound bombs, which damaged the school. The incident was documented with photographic evidence.
Although it was not stated whether there were any deaths or injuries in the airstrike, photographs show that the school was severely damaged.
Since the KNU and allied revolutionary forces captured the Win Wa military base on 11 March, the junta has reportedly continued carrying out airstrikes on villages in Thayetchaung Township where no fighting has been taking place.
KNU Myeik-Dawei District records indicate that on 16 March, a junta airstrike on Gonnyin Seik Village damaged two civilian houses, while another bombing on 14 March killed one civilian and also damaged a monastery.
Because the revolutionary allied forces have already announced that operations similar to the one used to seize the Win Wa base may be carried out again, the public has been urged to be especially alert to airstrike threats and to fully comply with warning notices.
⸻ - Revolutionary coalition issues curfew and weapons regulations for Kanma town
m.CDM, 30 March 2026
The Kanma Regional Revolutionary Alliance announced on 30 March that it had imposed restrictions on nighttime travel on roads entering and exiting Kanma area, Pakokku Township, Magway Region, and issued regulations concerning the carrying of weapons within the town.
The statement said the measures were intended to control the surrender of weapons to junta bases and to inspect junta spies who might come out from the 101st Division based in Pakokku.
According to the announcement, starting from 30 March, travel on the Kanma–Yelaygyi and Kanma–Yoezarap road sections is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., indefinitely until further notice.
Defense forces needing to travel for military purposes will be allowed to pass only after informing the Kanma alliance in advance and then using bypass routes. Civilians with urgent matters will also only be permitted to travel after contacting the relevant village or ward defense groups.
The statement warned that if anyone travels during the restricted hours without prior coordination and is harmed by landmines, the alliance will not take responsibility.
In addition, defense forces are not allowed to enter Kanma town carrying weapons without valid military authorization from the relevant command.
Armed defense force members passing through the town were urged to cooperate fully with inspections at joint checkpoints operated by the Kanma alliance and local forces.
The statement also warned that because shoot orders have been issued for security reasons against those who refuse inspection, it will not take responsibility for any subsequent problems if clashes occur due to unauthorized movement without prior notice.
⸻ - War Zar Zin force that attacked Naypyidaw entrance checkpoint trains four revolutionary groups in advanced drone operations
m.CDM, 30 March 2026
The War Zar Zin force, which attacked a junta checkpoint at the entrance to Naypyidaw on the old Yangon-Mandalay road, announced that it had provided advanced drone piloting training to four allied revolutionary groups and would continue launching attacks on junta targets.
The graduation ceremony for the Advanced Drone Piloting Course (Batch 5/26) was successfully held on 29 March at an undisclosed location in liberated territory.
Trainees reportedly came from the allied revolutionary groups Loikaw Local PDF, Ayeyarwady Region Defense Force, Zar Ma Ni Force, and the People’s Revolutionary Force (PRF).
During the training period, they were systematically taught both theory and practice in operating, maintaining, and coordinating the use of advanced anti-jamming FPV drones and multi-rotor payload drones.
The War Zar Zin force had previously launched an operation called “Operation Fly Over Urban (Yae Ni)” on 21 March, using advanced suicide drones to attack a junta inspection checkpoint at the entrance to Naypyidaw on the old Yangon-Mandalay road, reportedly leaving 7 junta soldiers seriously wounded.
⸻ - Political prisoner Daw Thet Thet Mar dies of leukemia after being denied medical treatment in Taze detention jail
m.CDM, 30 March
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM) announced on 30 March that political prisoner Daw Thet Thet Mar, who had been unjustly detained in Taze detention jail, Sagaing Region, died of leukemia after being denied access to medical treatment.
According to the statement, Daw Thet Thet Mar, a 54-year-old political prisoner, died inside her cell on 27 March because she was not allowed to receive medical care.
She was reportedly the wife of writer Yan Nyein Thu, who served as an official in Shwebo District. Because authorities were unable to arrest him, she and her son were unlawfully arrested and detained as hostages.
PPNM said she had been charged by the Northwestern Regional Military Command under Sections 505(a), 50(j), and 52(a) and sentenced to 20 years in prison, after which she had been confined in Taze detention jail for more than three years.
It was reported that because she was suffering severely from leukemia, requests for her to receive treatment at an outside hospital were rejected by jail authorities.
According to PPNM, prison staff had planned to transfer detainees from Taze detention jail to Shwebo Prison, but because they feared interception and looting along the route, they did not carry out the transfer and continued to keep prisoners confined in Taze jail, leading to her death.
PPNM strongly criticized prison authorities, saying that ignoring a prisoner’s right to life for their own self-interest was an unforgivable act.
It also said that although Daw Thet Thet Mar had died early in the morning of 27 March, her family was only informed at 9 a.m., and her body was not returned to them, which it said was an extreme insult to prisoner rights and human dignity.
PPNM strongly condemned the violations of prisoners’ rights, denial of medical treatment, and hostage-style arrests, and called on the international community to pay close attention in order to ensure justice and protect the lives and safety of the political prisoners still remaining in detention.
The news presented today was contributed by Ko Thit, Lu Lay, and Khar Shell.