Hello everyone. Here are today’s domestic news updates from m.CDM.
Today’s headlines include:
* Myanmar communities in London, together with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris, demanded proof that she is alive and well.
* The AA launched attacks on junta troops landing near Kyaukphyu, while junta forces suffered losses in fighting near Indaw.
* Two junta columns were hit by resistance landmine attacks in Yinmabin, killing five soldiers including an officer.
* In Aungban, the military auctioned the home of a revolutionary policewoman, while a Myanmar drug kingpin was arrested in Delhi.
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1. London “Proof of Life” Campaign for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar communities in the UK held a “Proof of Life” protest in front of the UK Parliament on May 17, demanding credible evidence that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is alive and healthy.
The event was attended by her son Kim Aris, NUG representatives, ethnic community leaders, and revolutionary families in the UK.
Participants called on the UK government and international community to pressure the Myanmar junta to allow family visits and provide proof of her condition.
Similar campaigns were also held in the Netherlands, Australia, and Germany.
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2. Two Junta Soldiers Defect to KNLA Alliance
Two soldiers from junta Light Infantry Battalion 244 defected without weapons to KNLA Brigade 4 and allied resistance forces in Tanintharyi Region.
According to KNU Myeik-Dawei District, the soldiers defected on April 24.
Records from People’s Goal indicate that more than 3,100 junta personnel have surrendered, defected, or been captured since January 2025.
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3. Heavy Fighting in Kyaukphyu and Indaw
The Arakan Army (AA) is reportedly attacking junta troops that landed near Kyaukphyu from naval vessels.
The junta had launched a large offensive toward Sane town to secure the Kyaukphyu-Ramree road, but resistance attacks forced the troops into defensive positions.
Fighting remains intense, with the junta using jet fighters and Y-12 aircraft for air support. Nearly 50,000 civilians have reportedly been displaced.
Meanwhile, resistance forces near Indaw continue attacking junta troops using FPV drones and other tactics, causing casualties and capturing weapons.
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4. Junta Columns Hit by Landmines in Yinmabin
Resistance forces attacked two junta columns in Yinmabin Township on May 17.
The ambush targeted more than 200 junta troops moving between Yinmabin and the Wanbao copper mining area.
Resistance groups said five junta personnel, including an officer, were killed and several others injured.
Despite heavy retaliatory fire from the military, resistance fighters reportedly withdrew safely.
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5. Junta Airstrikes Kill Civilian and Injure Five
The junta carried out airstrikes in Karen, Tanintharyi, Magway, and Chin regions.
In Hpa-an Township, a jet fighter bombed Mae Baw Khee village, killing a 19-year-old displaced woman and injuring five civilians, including two children.
Additional airstrikes and gyrocopter attacks were reported in Maw Taung, Pauk, Myaing, and Mindat townships.
KNU urged ASEAN and the international community to take action against the junta’s attacks on civilians.
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6. Warning Issued Over Saw–Kyaukhtu Road
The Saw Township People’s Administration warned civilians not to travel along the Laung Shay–Saw–Kyaukhtu road unless absolutely necessary due to ongoing junta military operations.
Residents were advised to avoid military columns and take shelter in bomb-resistant bunkers if needed.
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7. Aid Delivered to Displaced Families in Nattalin
The NUG and donors provided more than 87 million kyats in assistance to over 400 displaced households in Nattalin Township, Bago Region.
The aid distribution was organized by resistance and local defense forces.
Officials said more support is still urgently needed for remaining displaced families.
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8. EU Provides €8 Million for Myanmar Food Crisis
The European Union announced €8 million in support through the World Food Programme to address Myanmar’s worsening food crisis.
Rising fuel prices and inflation have sharply increased food costs across the country.
According to WFP, around 12.4 million people in Myanmar are facing hunger, while 3.7 million have been displaced by conflict.
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9. Revolutionary Policewoman’s Home Auctioned, Drug Kingpin Arrested
The junta reportedly auctioned a historic resistance-related home in Aungban for 350 million kyats.
The house belonged to revolutionary policewoman Daw Win Mya Thwe, also known as Ma Ni.
Separately, Indian authorities arrested an alleged Myanmar drug kingpin in Delhi accused of trafficking methamphetamine and heroin across India and Bangladesh.
Indian investigators said the drug network was worth around 1.2 billion rupees.