Hello everyone. Starting now, we will present m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s main headlines are:
- The United States, Japan, and the UN Secretary-General have called for the immediate and unconditional release of public leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, while the All In One Piece Movement says it will continue demanding proof that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is still alive.
- ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has condemned the declaration of martial law in 60 townships and urged ASEAN countries not to recognize any government or political process operating under martial law.
- In Salin Township, the military burned down five villages, brutally killed two civilians, and took ten civilians hostage.
- In Yangon, despite tight security, banners welcoming President U Win Myint were hung up, along with other notable developments that we will also present today.
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First: - The United States, Japan, and the UN Secretary-General call for the immediate and unconditional release of public leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
m.CDM, May 2
The United States, Japan, and the UN Secretary-General have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s public leader and former State Counsellor.
The call came after Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been unjustly detained, was moved out of prison and placed in a designated residence.
The United States reiterated its demand that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi be released immediately and unconditionally, and also urged the military junta to ensure that she receives adequate medical care in light of concerns about her health.
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department called for her immediate and unconditional release and requested that she be given proper treatment amid reports that her health condition has worsened.
Likewise, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying it is paying close attention to developments in Myanmar and hopes to see improvements.
A spokesperson for Japan’s Foreign Ministry said Japan has long called for the release of those detained in Myanmar as part of efforts to improve the country’s situation.
Although uncertainty in Myanmar remains, Japan said it wants to see political progress, including an end to violence, the release of all detainees including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and honest, open dialogue among relevant stakeholders.
Japan also expressed hope for continued efforts to improve the living conditions of the people of Myanmar and said it would intensify its diplomatic efforts further.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s relocation to a residence and called for the swift and unconditional release of all those unjustly detained. He added that a genuine political solution must be based on an immediate end to violence and inclusive dialogue.
⸻ - All In One Piece Movement says it will continue demanding proof that public leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is alive
m.CDM, May 2
The All In One Piece Movement, which is leading the “Proof of Life” campaign, announced on May 2 that it will continue demanding proof that public leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is still alive for as long as there is no clear confirmation.
The group said that although many different reports have been circulating, none of them can be accepted as credible without trustworthy evidence.
Therefore, the campaign organizers said they will ignore unverified reports and continue demanding solid and reliable proof that she is alive.
People in Myanmar and around the world have been taking part in the “Proof of Life” public movement to demand evidence that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is alive and in good health. The UN and major world powers have also called for her immediate and unconditional release.
⸻ - In Yangon, banners welcoming President U Win Myint were hung despite tight security
m.CDM, May 2
It is reported that in Yangon, despite tight security, banners welcoming President U Win Myint and wishing safety and good health to public leaders were put up.
The banners were hung by four Yangon revolutionary brotherhood groups and included the phrases: “Our President is U Win Myint” in both Burmese and English.
They said they have endured immense hardship together with the President and that their trust in their leaders remains firm under any circumstances.
They also stated that news about the leaders’ health and the hope of meeting them again have become a source of renewed strength and hope for Yangon comrades and the public.
In addition, the banners included the message: “May the President be healthy; we welcome you with our hearts.”
The four Yangon revolutionary brotherhood groups also pledged to continue fighting alongside the people’s leaders until dictatorship is abolished.
⸻ - Seven junta personnel killed and weapons seized in attack on the Taung-O checkpoint in Yesagyo Township
m.CDM, May 2
Southern YSO PDF announced on May 2 that seven junta personnel were killed and weapons and ammunition were seized in an attack on the Taung-O checkpoint in Yesagyo Township, Magway Region.
The group also released video footage of the attack, which took place on April 30, the full moon day of Kason.
According to Southern YSO PDF, revolutionary forces attacked the junta checkpoint at around 11:30 a.m. on April 30. In the attack, six police officers and one soldier were killed. The group said it seized two G3 rifles, one MA3 rifle, one MA13 rifle, one revolver, four G3 magazines, two MA13 magazines, four mobile phones, one knife, and two belts.
Southern YSO PDF said it deeply regretted that an innocent civilian was hit by gunfire and killed during the clash, and it sincerely apologized to the victim’s family.
It was reported that during the fighting, a civilian on a bicycle had been following behind troops returning from a monastery.
The group said that when revolutionary forces opened fire, junta troops returned fire, making it impossible to control the situation and resulting in the civilian’s death.
Southern YSO PDF and the Southern alliance said they would take responsibility and again offered their sincere apology to the deceased’s family.
The attack was jointly carried out by Southern YSO PDF, Daung Nyi Naung PKU PDF, Yesagyo Revolution Group (YRG), Daung Sitthe, King Cobra, Pyithu Arman PDF, and Golden Eagle PDF.
⸻ - One junta soldier killed and seven injured in attacks in Tanintharyi Township
m.CDM, May 2
According to Myeik District Battalion No. 2, continuous clashes took place from April 27 to May 1 around Ban Law village, the Six-Mile area, and near Lat Taung Yar village in Tanintharyi Township.
On the morning of April 27, revolutionary forces ambushed a junta cargo vehicle carrying fuel drums that was heading from the Bodhi Kham bridge area toward Light Infantry Battalion 561, between Ban Law village and Ngar Mile village.
Later, when the vehicle reached near Six-Mile village, it was attacked again with RPGs, damaging some parts of the truck. One junta soldier was killed and three others were seriously injured, but the vehicle did not stop and continued driving away.
That same afternoon, another clash lasting about 20 minutes took place in a rubber plantation near the Ban Law village junction between allied revolutionary forces and junta troops, during which four junta soldiers were seriously wounded.
Another clash also occurred near Ban Law junction on April 28. On April 30, revolutionary forces also ambushed junta troops retreating along a road from Lat Taung village toward Tanintharyi town.
That operation was jointly carried out by Myeik District Battalion 2, Company 2, and the Taung Pan Ni group. The exchange of fire lasted about 30 minutes, and the junta side may have suffered further casualties, according to the statement.
⸻ - Military burns five villages in Salin Township, brutally kills two civilians, and takes ten hostages
m.CDM, May 2
It is reported that in Salin Township, Magway Region, two junta columns of about 230 troops that had been stationed since the night of April 30 in Myin Gaung village and nearby forest villages burned down five villages and brutally killed two civilians.
At around 1 p.m. on May 1, the column from the forest village advanced toward Man Kyi Kone village, while the column from Myin Gaung village moved toward Htan Naung Kone village, firing incendiary bombs as they entered.
As they advanced, clashes broke out with local defense forces. Seven junta troops were reportedly killed, while three resistance fighters were injured.
Afterward, the junta troops also took a young novice monk hostage from a forest monastery east of Myin Gaung village and carried out bomb attacks with drones.
The column that entered Htan Naung Kone village burned the village down, took a villager named U Maung Oo and an elderly woman hostage, and then moved on to Kan Swe village and set it on fire as well.
While burning Kan Swe village, the troops allegedly slit U Maung Oo’s throat and killed him, while the elderly woman was reportedly locked inside a house and burned alive, according to local residents.
The column that had burned Man Kyi Kone village then arrived in Htan Naung Kone village, where the two junta columns joined forces. The combined column then moved through Kan Swe village into Thei Phoe Kone village and Kyu Wun village, burning them down as well.
When they entered Kyu Wun village, the junta troops were carrying three wounded soldiers and also took valuables, chickens, and ducks from the village. A resident said they forced nine local people to walk in front of them as hostages.
At present, about 30 junta troops are reportedly positioned with heavy weapons between Myin Gaung village and Shwe Bon Thar village, while the rest have retreated toward Salin town.
During these incidents, the military burned five villages, killed two civilians, and took one young novice monk and nine civilians hostage, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
In addition, thousands of people from ten villages are now displaced and seeking safety.
⸻ - Military burns villages and schools in Myingyan, Ayadaw, and Maw Taung, carries out drone attacks and airstrikes
m.CDM, May 2
In Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, junta troops entered Sin Chaung village on the afternoon of May 1, looted civilian property, and carried it away in tractors and trucks.
At around 6 p.m., they began burning homes in the village, destroying 56 houses and even a wedding pavilion.
The troops also reportedly ate over 100 viss of pork that had been prepared for a wedding feast and left behind written messages urging PDF members to surrender, according to Ko Nway Oo, leader of the Myaung Township People’s Defense and Security Team.
As of the morning of May 2, the column was reportedly continuing its advance along the riverbank toward Yantabo village and Kone village.
Similarly, in Ayadaw Township, Sagaing Region, junta forces attacked a school in Nwar Ma Thin village using two kamikaze drones launched from the Northwestern Regional Military Command.
The school was attacked twice, at around 6:42 p.m. and 6:46 p.m. on May 1. No civilian casualties were reported, but the school was damaged.
In Tanintharyi Region, the junta also carried out another airstrike at around 3 p.m. on May 2 on Maw Taung, a border town in KNU-controlled territory.
As a result of the attack, three people were injured: an infant, an elderly woman, and a man. They were reportedly taken to Thailand for medical treatment.
This was the third airstrike on Maw Taung within a week. In earlier bombings on April 26 and 27, a husband and wife in their 50s were killed.
Maw Taung was seized by KNLA-led allied forces on November 14, 2025. The junta has been trying for five months to retake the town, but has reportedly still been unable to get close to it.
⸻ - CNO/CNDF says it withdrew from Falam but will return with greater strength
m.CDM, May 2
The Chin National Organization / Chin National Defense Force (CNO/CNDF) said at a Chin Brotherhood fundraising panel held on May 2 that although it had to withdraw from Falam, Chin State, it would return with better preparation and greater strength.
According to the statement, the junta launched an offensive on Falam with four columns starting on October 29, 2025, and the Chin Brotherhood and Chinland Council were able to jointly resist for about six months.
During that time, the junta reportedly suffered hundreds of casualties, and more than 200 heavy and small weapons were seized. However, the resistance said it had to temporarily relinquish Falam because the military made excessive use of air power and manpower.
The military’s objective, they said, is not only to regain control of Falam, but also the Hakha-Falam road, the Falam-Thaingngin road, and the border town of Rihkhawdar, and eventually dominate the whole of northern Chin State and even all of Thantlang Township.
At present, fighting remains intense around Falam and near Hakha because junta troops are continuing military operations there.
Although losing Falam was a setback, they said it should not be seen as decisive. Rather than becoming discouraged, they will draw lessons from the experience, strengthen organization and preparation, and return with greater force.
The Chin Brotherhood had captured Falam in April 2025, and lost it again about a year later.
⸻ - Administrative responsibilities transferred between the National Unity Government and the Sagaing Federal Unit Government
m.CDM, May 2
It is reported that a ceremony was held for the transfer of administrative responsibilities between the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Sagaing Federal Unit Government.
The ceremony took place via Zoom at 7 p.m. on May 1 and was attended by NUG Acting President Duwa Lashi La, Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann, and cabinet ministers.
On the Sagaing Federal Unit Government side, Prime Minister U Soe Oo, the deputy prime minister, government members, and public administration officials also attended.
During the ceremony, Acting President Duwa Lashi La and Sagaing Prime Minister U Soe Oo each delivered opening remarks, while Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration U Lwin Ko Latt explained the mutually agreed administrative transfer process.
Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann approved the process, and Sagaing Prime Minister U Soe Oo formally accepted it.
The Acting President said that this transfer is something to be deeply proud of because it demonstrates through action that a federal democratic union is genuinely being built.
Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann said this is the first time they are putting a federal system into practice, so difficulties may arise due to lack of experience.
However, he added that if such difficulties are addressed through patience, mutual understanding, and consultation, he believes they will reach the intended goal.
Sagaing Prime Minister U Soe Oo also said that this historic transfer of administrative duties is an important milestone in building a federal union.
He pledged that the Sagaing Federal Unit Government would stand together with the people and do everything within its power and ability to help the revolution succeed.
⸻ - APHR condemns martial law in 60 townships and urges ASEAN not to recognize any government or political process under martial law
m.CDM, May 2
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has strongly condemned the junta led by Min Aung Hlaing for declaring martial law in 60 townships.
The emergency and martial law orders were announced on April 23 in 60 townships across nine states and regions: Kachin, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Shan, Rakhine, Sagaing, Magway, and Mandalay.
APHR said that most of the townships placed under martial law are conflict areas. Administrative and judicial authority over these townships has reportedly been handed directly to the military’s newly appointed commander, Ye Win Oo, and offenses will be tried in military tribunals.
According to reports, offenses to be tried in military courts include treason, undermining the government, obstructing security forces, spreading false news, incitement, unlawful association, weapons offenses, murder, robbery, rape, and drug-related crimes.
These orders were jointly issued by the President’s Office and the Commander-in-Chief’s Office, transferring all administrative and judicial powers in the designated townships to regional military administrative bodies. APHR said the martial law mechanism is being overseen by newly appointed military leader Ye Win Oo.
APHR pointed out that this gives military courts direct authority over civilians, including the power to impose the death penalty.
Mercy Chriesty Barends, an Indonesian lawmaker and APHR co-chair, said:
“This is a move that further escalates the crisis. While the authorities claim they want dialogue, they are at the same time expanding emergency powers. This is simply an expansion of military rule disguised to appear like civilian administration.”
APHR board member and Malaysian MP Wong Chen also said the situation shows the collapse of the rule of law, as there is no longer an independent judiciary or right of appeal.
APHR therefore urged ASEAN member states and the Philippines as ASEAN chair not to recognize any government or political process emerging under Myanmar’s martial law, to suspend military-to-military cooperation with the junta, to strongly condemn the use of military tribunals to sentence civilians to death, and to provide humanitarian assistance to those displaced by the conflict.
At the end of its statement, APHR said it will continue to stand with the people of Myanmar.
⸻ - Education fundraising photo exhibition for war-displaced people to be held in Chiang Mai
m.CDM, May 2
It is reported that a photo exhibition titled “Revographers in Chiang Mai” by revolutionary photographers will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to raise funds for the education of war-displaced people.
According to the Revography Team, the exhibition will feature works by revolutionary photographers from around the world, including documentary photos taken close to conflict situations and images preserving truth amid many dangers.
There will also be a portrait photography program where families, friends, and couples can take commemorative photos, and the funds raised will go toward education in conflict-affected areas.
The exhibition will be held at Windy Hill Restaurant & Number-3 in Chiang Mai on May 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Revography Team was formed in Mae Sot, Thailand, in September 2024, and revolutionary photographers say the group has been supporting human rights activism with photography- and video-related skills.
Earlier, in early May 2025, the Revography Team held a photo exhibition titled “Lumière” in Mae Sot, Thailand, and the funds raised were used to help people affected by airstrikes.
The news presented today was sent in by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.