Hello. We now present m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s reports include intensified fighting along the Kachin–Sagaing border, the killing of a deputy battalion commander near Lamaing police station, airstrikes in Kani Township that killed civilians and displaced tens of thousands, and the NUG’s statement that it is ready to cooperate with ASEAN member states for a new federal democratic Myanmar.
### 1. Fighting intensifies along the Kachin–Sagaing border
m.CDM, May 12
Fighting has continued to intensify along the Kachin State–Sagaing Region border as the military commission reinforces its troops with hundreds of soldiers and military vehicles.
On May 11, KIA allied forces reportedly intercepted junta troops advancing toward He Pa village in the Indawgyi area of Mohnyin Township, Kachin State. Junta forces suffered heavy casualties, and the bodies of dead soldiers were reportedly taken to a hill base in Nan Mun village and burned.
Clashes were also reported near Hopin toll gate, Moekaung Thaik Wah Kone, and outposts near Bhamo Lay Myat Hna Pagoda.
In upper Sagaing, revolutionary forces also attacked junta supply convoys on the Htigyaing–Katha road on May 10 and 11. Joint forces including AA, KIA, and PDFs reportedly destroyed three military vehicles by fire and killed eight junta soldiers.
They also seized six small arms, Starlink devices, and other military equipment.
At present, the junta is reportedly moving more than 400 vehicles carrying Non-CDM staff and soldiers into upper Sagaing, apparently to restart administration in towns it has retaken.
### 2. Deputy commander from Infantry Battalion 106 killed near Lamaing police station
m.CDM, May 12
The Ye Belu Force said it shot and killed the deputy battalion commander of Infantry Battalion 106 near the police station in Lamaing, Ye Township, Mon State.
The shooting reportedly occurred at around 6:30 p.m. on May 11, about 100 meters from Lamaing police station.
According to the group, Deputy Battalion Commander Tun Yar Kyaw was shot at close range while sitting in a vehicle and talking on the phone after coming into town to shop. Three soldiers accompanying him were reportedly away buying goods at the time.
After the Lamaing police chief Aung Kyaw Min was killed in 2023, Lamaing police station was closed, and its officers were merged into Infantry Battalion 106, which now reportedly has around 150 personnel stationed there.
### 3. Eight junta soldiers, including forced conscripts, defect in Yinmabin
m.CDM, May 12
In Yinmabin District, Sagaing Region, eight junta soldiers, including three people who had reportedly been forcibly conscripted, defected with weapons.
On May 12, three soldiers from Light Infantry Battalion 109 based in Tatkon, Naypyidaw, brought one MA-1 rifle and defected to the Yinmabin District PaKaFa. They said they had been forcibly taken while traveling through a checkpoint. They are expected to receive reward money.
Separately, five junta soldiers also contacted and defected to Strategy 47 in Yinmabin District with weapons and ammunition.
On May 10, Strategy 47 said it also carried out a mine attack on a junta column of more than 300 troops, including Pyu Saw Htee members from Bant Bwe village, as the column moved from Ta Yaw Kyin toward Chaung Ma village. Around 10 people, including the brother of a Pyu Saw Htee leader, were reportedly injured.
The revolutionary forces said they also recovered a stolen trawlergyi vehicle and other goods taken from civilians and returned them to the owners.
### 4. Junta heavily bombs Mindat; one man killed by unexploded ordnance in Kyaukme
m.CDM, May 12
Junta forces heavily bombed Mindat town in southern Chin State on May 12. Between 6:20 p.m. and 6:40 p.m., three jet fighters from Tada-U, Naypyidaw Aela, and Meiktila Shan Te air bases reportedly dropped at least 10 bombs.
Earlier the same morning, four more bombs were dropped on urban wards and western areas of the town.
Some homes were burned and damaged, and locals said there were casualties, though exact figures have not yet been confirmed.
Although no junta ground column has entered Mindat Township yet, there are concerns that forces may advance from Pauk toward Pontaung and Kyaukhtu. Revolutionary groups have urged residents to prepare bomb shelters and remain alert to airstrikes.
In Kyaukme Township, northern Shan State, a 33-year-old man named Sai Tun Han was killed after an unexploded weapon, believed to be an RPG round, detonated while he was trying to dismantle it at home. The SSPP urged civilians not to touch unexploded weapons or mines and to inform relevant authorities immediately.
### 5. Four civilians killed, seven injured, and over 30,000 displaced in Kani
m.CDM, May 12
In Kani Township, Sagaing Region, junta airstrikes and ground columns have killed four civilians, injured seven, and displaced more than 30,000 people from 44 villages over the past two weeks, according to aid workers.
Junta columns entered Kani Township on April 28 and have remained there for 15 days as of May 12. Around 30,900 people from 6,554 households have fled to safer areas.
Displaced residents are facing hardship due to weather conditions and have had to abandon farming work.
Junta columns are currently reported near Kani town, Yele Kyun Pyu Saw Htee camp, Chaung Ma village, and Chintaung village.
During 14 days of operations, the junta carried out repeated air and drone attacks. Records show three people, including displaced civilians, were killed and seven injured, while a 50-year-old woman reportedly died of cardiac arrest. At least seven homes, one vehicle, and one cow were also damaged or destroyed.
### 6. Around 5,000 displaced people in Pauk forced to flee again
m.CDM, May 12
Around 5,000 displaced civilians in Pauk Township, Magway Region, have been forced to flee again from IDP camps due to a junta column advancing from Defense Industry Factory 24, according to the Pauk Township humanitarian department.
A junta force of around 600 troops left Defense Industry Factory 22 in Seikphyu on May 1 in three columns and reached Defense Industry Factory 24 in Pauk on May 6.
On May 11, about 300 troops from that column advanced west of the factory through Zone 1 of Pauk Township, forcing long-term displaced people to flee again.
At present, nearly 5,000 people from around 1,000 households in 11 villages west of the factory are fleeing under difficult weather conditions.
Local revolutionary groups warned residents in Pauk and Saw townships to stay alert, as the column in Kyauk Me Taung village was moving toward Kyauk Taga village near Pontaung, while a military convoy from Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Region, was heading toward Seikphyu.
### 7. MSRF commanders’ meeting successfully held
m.CDM, May 12
The Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) and Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF) jointly held a commanders’ meeting from May 9 to 11 at the MSRF battalion headquarters.
The meeting was attended by MSFC leaders, defense and home affairs officials, MSRF battalion commanders, officers, department heads, and soldiers.
Participants reviewed military activities and reports from different battalions and departments, discussing ways to strengthen MSRF’s military capacity based on its strengths and weaknesses.
They also agreed to improve coordination among battalions, units, and allies, and to strictly follow military codes of conduct.
The meeting discussed strategic plans for building MSRF into a reliable, systematic revolutionary force that prioritizes public protection and serves the interests of Mon State and its people.
Future military objectives, territorial control, and public defense plans were also approved.
### 8. Junta claims over 100 revolutionary members defected; Myeik PDF declares two deserters as traitors
m.CDM, May 12
The junta claimed on May 11 that more than 100 revolutionary members had defected in northern Shan State and Ayeyarwady Region.
It said 72 people—three TNLA members, 56 DPLA members, and 13 PDF members—defected in Kyaukme Township and were handed over to guardians after a reception ceremony.
It also claimed that 31 people—seven AA members and 24 PDF members—defected with weapons to the Southwestern Command and received a total of 34.6 million kyats in weapons compensation and rewards.
The junta had also claimed in April that more than 500 revolutionary fighters had defected, using reception ceremonies for propaganda.
Meanwhile, People’s Defense Army Myeik District Battalion 1 officially declared two deserters as traitors on May 11. They were identified as comrade Tayar, also known as Nyi Nyi Min Khant, who fled from a frontline outpost and surrendered to the junta on March 30, and comrade Angel, also known as Hlaing Ei Phwe, who fled the unit on April 2.
The battalion said it would take no responsibility for any actions committed by the two and warned they would face severe military punishment if recaptured.
### 9. NUG says it is ready to cooperate with ASEAN for a new federal democratic Myanmar
m.CDM, May 12
The NUG Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it is ready to cooperate with all ASEAN member states to build a new federal democratic Myanmar.
The statement was issued in response to the ASEAN Chair’s statement on the 48th ASEAN Summit and implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus.
The NUG said it remains firmly committed to a peaceful federal democratic Myanmar and is ready to work with the ASEAN Chair, ASEAN Troika, ASEAN Special Envoy, and other partners on regional stability, humanitarian assistance, and restoring the dignity of the Myanmar people.
It also noted ASEAN’s broader agenda, including community-building, digital transformation, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.
The NUG welcomed ASEAN’s concern over escalating conflict and the humanitarian situation in Myanmar, as well as its condemnation of violence against civilians.
It also supported the summit’s reaffirmation that the Five-Point Consensus remains the central framework for resolving Myanmar’s crisis and pledged to work toward its full implementation.
### 10. U.S. prepares further action against Myanmar military; Cardinal Bo says education and health systems are near collapse
m.CDM, May 12
The U.S. government said it is preparing further sanctions and action against Myanmar’s military regime for bombing civilians and Christian religious buildings.
The response came after the U.S.-based Burma Research Institute and Christian leaders sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of State regarding attacks in Myanmar.
In a reply, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michael George DeSombre referred to Min Aung Hlaing and the junta as a “military regime,” not a government.
The letter reportedly included details of junta airstrikes on churches in Falam and Mindat in April 2025 during religious occasions, as well as other attacks across the country.
The U.S. said it strongly condemns such human rights violations and will consider recommendations submitted by the Burma Research Institute for effective action against the junta.
Meanwhile, Myanmar’s Catholic leader Cardinal Charles Maung Bo said that five years after the coup, Myanmar’s education and healthcare systems are close to total collapse.
Speaking at the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in Sydney on May 8, he said prices have soared, more than 3.5 million people have been displaced, and young people are facing despair over their future. He urged the international Catholic community not to forget the people of Myanmar.
These reports were sent by Ko Thit, Lu Lay, and Khar Shell.