Today’s m.CDM domestic news highlights several important developments from Myanmar and overseas.
Fortify Rights has confirmed that the Myanmar military’s mass killing of 28 civilians in Yay Twin Kone village, Nyaunglebin Township, Bago Region, amounts to a war crime. The incident took place on March 5, when junta troops under Division 77 raided the village, arrested civilians, shot local residents, and carried out airstrikes. Those killed included a pregnant woman, children, and elderly people. Fortify Rights said it investigated the case by interviewing survivors, eyewitnesses, medical workers, and resistance fighters, as well as reviewing drone footage. The group said the attack reflected the junta’s wider strategy of terrorizing civilian communities believed to support resistance forces. It urged the international community to hold the junta accountable and not recognize its administration.
In Rakhine State, fighting remains intense around Kyaukphyu and Sittwe. The Arakan Army is reportedly surrounding and attacking the Taung Maw Oo naval base in Kyaukphyu Township and has captured at least five outposts. The junta has reinforced the area with three warships, two tanks, and around 300 additional troops. In Sittwe Township, clashes are also continuing near villages on the outskirts, while junta troops are reportedly defending from their remaining strongholds, including naval and regional command positions. More than 7,000 residents near the Taung Maw Oo area have fled due to the fighting, and civilians are reportedly being targeted.
In Magway Region’s Salin Township, resistance forces reportedly mined a junta column of about 150 troops that had come to repair power lines connected to Defense Products Factory No. 21. The column later retreated and stationed itself near Tanyoung village. In Bago Region’s Phyu Township, local defense forces attacked a junta checkpoint and nearby ambush position along the old Yangon-Mandalay road, reportedly killing three soldiers and injuring one. One resistance fighter was also killed during the operation, while three trapped fighters were later rescued safely.
In Yesagyo Township, Magway Region, local defense forces said they killed a junta-appointed ward administrator and his son, who was allegedly connected to the Pyu Saw Htee militia. The group said the two tried to flee when resistance fighters attempted to arrest them. It also warned that those directly or indirectly cooperating with the junta would face action.
The military has continued its air campaign against Mindat, Chin State. On June 9 alone, junta fighter jets reportedly carried out six bombing attacks, marking the fourth consecutive day of airstrikes on the town. In Okpho Township, Bago Region, thousands of civilians from nearly 30 villages have fled after a junta column allegedly burned homes, arrested residents, and killed civilians. In Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, a junta drone attack reportedly injured four civilians, including three children, despite there being no active fighting in the area.
The Steering Council for Establishing a Federal Democratic Union successfully concluded its advocacy and relationship-building trip to Canada. The delegation included NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung, representatives from the KNU and Karenni IEC, and NUG presidential adviser U Kyaw Zaw. During the visit, they met Canadian officials, lawmakers, former officials, policy groups, and Myanmar communities in Ottawa, Toronto, London, and Vancouver. Discussions focused on humanitarian aid, federal democracy, human rights, and stronger cooperation between Canada and Myanmar’s democratic movement.
Justice For Myanmar urged Singapore to increase action against companies that supply arms, dual-use goods, and technology to the Myanmar military. JFM said it had previously identified 33 Singapore-registered companies linked to junta supply networks. Although some are no longer active, others reportedly remain in operation. The group said Singapore should do more to prevent military-linked businesses from supporting the junta’s ongoing attacks against civilians.
In Rakhine State, the military reportedly raided and sealed the Sittwe home of writer and humanitarian worker Wai Hin Aung, who has been helping displaced people affected by war and natural disasters. Around 20 police and soldiers allegedly broke into the house, searched and took items, and then sealed the property. Wai Hin Aung confirmed that his home had been sealed, though the reason remains unclear.
People’s Goal reported that in May 2026, a total of 143 junta personnel either defected, surrendered, or were captured as prisoners of war. Among them were more than 50 newly conscripted soldiers. According to the group’s records, from January 2025 to May 2026, the total number of defectors, surrendering personnel, and prisoners of war has reached 3,211.
Finally, the All in One Piece Movement urged people not to use the “Proof of Life” campaign name to sell products or collect donations. The campaign, led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris, calls for clear proof that she is alive and safe while being detained by the military. The group said “Proof of Life” is a public demand, not a commercial brand. So far, the military has not provided any clear confirmation regarding Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s condition.