Beginning now, we present m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s major reports include attacks on junta troops in Kawkarait and Yingarbin, renewed junta control over Razagyo village on the Kale–Tamu road, military columns committing atrocities against women in Natthalin and Myitche, and calls for a nationwide “Rose Movement” to mark Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday.
In Karen State’s Kawkarait Township, revolutionary forces attacked junta troops stationed in Kawbein village in the early morning of June 12. The junta reportedly suffered casualties, and resistance forces seized three weapons. Later that morning, drone bomb attacks were exchanged between both sides, while junta troops based in Kyondoe also fired heavy weapons. Meanwhile, in Sagaing Region, junta forces retook Razagyo village on the Kale–Tamu road on the evening of June 13 and are reportedly preparing to advance toward Khampat, a town held by NUG defense forces.
In Yingarbin Township, Sagaing Region, Black Shadow PDF reported that resistance forces carried out mine attacks on junta columns, killing around 58 junta soldiers. The operation targeted two military columns, one with about 500 troops and another with about 300. Several local resistance groups and allied forces jointly took part in the attacks. Civilians were warned not to use roads restricted by resistance groups due to security risks.
The NUG Defense Ministry also reported that in battles around the borders of Mandalay, Sagaing, and Kachin State, two junta brigadier generals were wounded and 18 soldiers, including a battalion commander, were killed. In Myingyan District, resistance attacks reportedly destroyed two vehicles carrying weapons and ammunition, killing 10 soldiers.
In Natogyi Township, Mandalay Region, PDF and Pa Ka Pha joint forces attacked a junta column moving through villages. According to local resistance sources, 11 junta soldiers were killed and six others seriously wounded, forcing the column to retreat.
In Tanintharyi Region’s Launglon Township, local PDF forces reported several attacks on junta columns and checkpoints between May 12 and June 4. Junta troops reportedly suffered casualties in mine attacks and clashes, while one resistance fighter sustained a non-life-threatening injury.
In Natthalin Township, Bago Region, and Myitche in Magway Region, junta columns were accused of committing serious crimes, including rape and murder of women. In Natthalin, the body of a 28-year-old married woman was found near a junta camp after she had reportedly been forced to cook for soldiers. In Myitche, a monk who escaped junta detention reported that women were gang-raped, killed, and their bodies dumped in burned areas and toilets. The same column was accused of burning nearly 1,000 homes across Myitche and 18 nearby villages and killing at least 50 civilians.
In Saw Township, Magway Region, a man sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl has reportedly escaped from detention. Local authorities are searching for him and urged the public to report any sightings.
On the 77th Kawthoolei Day, KNU Chairperson Padoh Saw Kwe Htoo Win said the Karen people are building Kawthoolei through strong structures recognized by grassroots communities. He emphasized that Kawthoolei must be based on local people’s recognition of territory, governance, and administration.
Human rights groups, including Justice For Myanmar, FIDH, Info Birmanie, ACAT France, and CCFD-Terre Solidaire, called on the French government to take action against Thales for allegedly selling coastal surveillance radar systems and related military equipment to the Myanmar military despite EU sanctions.
Ahead of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday on June 19, the General Strike Coordination Body called for a nationwide “Rose Movement — Roses of Hope.” The campaign demands the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners, the abolition of forced conscription, and recognition of U Win Myint as president and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as State Counsellor. Myanmar communities abroad have also held prayers and activities in the Netherlands, South Korea, and Japan.
Finally, reports say the junta is using Bo Nagar, who surrendered to the military earlier this year, to spread propaganda aimed at dividing revolutionary forces and weakening public trust in the resistance movement.
These reports were sent by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.