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Today’s main stories include: birthday events for State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in NUG-administered areas; nationwide Rose Movement activities marking her 81st birthday; international calls from Britain, Australia, Canada, Switzerland and the EU for her release; armed clashes and military attacks in several regions; and reports of civilian injuries, killings and arrests.
In an NUG-administered area, a ceremony was held to mark Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday. NUG Defence Minister U Yee Mon, Sagaing Federal Unit Defence Minister U Moe Kaung and Kawlin District People’s Administration officials attended and gave commemorative remarks. Participants also cut a birthday cake, took photos and joined the Rose Movement Campaign.
NUG Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than sent a message saying that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday was not merely a personal celebration, but a historic day showing the world the people’s desire for the release of all political prisoners. The NUG also expressed support for the “Proof of Life” campaign led by her son Kim Aris and others, demanding evidence of her well-being and her unconditional release, along with all political detainees.
Across Yangon, Mandalay, Sagaing and many other townships, people held Rose Movement activities despite tight military security. In Sagaing Region, more than 1,200 teak trees were reportedly planted in Khin-U and Kyunhla townships. Activities also took place in Monywa, Shwebo, Yinmabin, Kani, Salingyi, Pyin Oo Lwin, Myingyan, Mattaya, Pyay, Salin, Gangaw and Hinthada. Protesters called for the release of political prisoners, repeal of the forced conscription law, and recognition of the elected president and state counsellor.
In Magway Region, resistance forces said they carried out “Red Rose Operation” and “Operation Su” in honor of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday. They claimed to have seized several junta-linked bases and killed 15 junta troops, including three captain-level officers. Weapons and ammunition were reportedly captured in some operations.
At the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment, Myanmar’s UN Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun said Myanmar is facing the worst humanitarian crisis in its history since the military’s illegal coup in 2021. He said the crisis is caused by the junta’s systematic violence, indiscriminate airstrikes against civilians and use of humanitarian aid as a weapon.
Meanwhile, 134 current and former lawmakers from 11 countries sent an open letter to the ASEAN chair, the Philippines, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners. The letter cited AAPP figures saying more than 31,000 people have been arrested since the coup, with over 22,000 still detained and more than 7,800 people killed.
Britain, Australia, Canada, Switzerland and the European Union also issued coordinated calls on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday for her release and the release of all political detainees. Canada and Australia also called for access to medical care, family members and legal counsel, while EU and foreign embassies in Yangon joined digital Rose Movement activities.
In Tanintharyi Region, resistance groups reported that eight junta soldiers were killed in ambushes in Bokpyin Township, while junta troops reportedly suffered heavy casualties and retreated after clashes in Launglon Township. Three resistance fighters were said to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Military attacks on civilians were also reported. Junta forces allegedly bombed Pyin Saung village near the Pinlaung–Pekon border eight times on June 18, injuring one civilian and damaging homes. In Hpakant, artillery fire injured two men, one seriously. In Myaing Township, junta troops reportedly arrested and killed a displaced man over 60 years old, and later burned motorcycles, monastery property and more than 20 homes.
Finally, the junta tightened security and arrested civilians in several cities because of the Rose Movement. In Yangon, people wearing red or suspected of taking part in birthday activities were questioned or detained. Arrests were also reported in Mandalay, Monywa, Sagaing and Taunggyi, including people carrying roses, wearing rose-related items or posting related content online.
These reports were submitted by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.