Hello, and welcome to m.CDM’s domestic news roundup. Here are today’s top stories:
- Seven people, including a district commander, have been detained by the PDF Military Headquarters over the assassination of Battalion Commander Pu Lel Maung.
- More than 150 revolutionary organizations and civil society groups have called for greater unity and a renewed focus on fighting the common enemy.
- Eight civilians, including children, were killed in junta airstrikes in Sagaing and Karenni states.
- Two junta soldiers posing as PDF fighters to extort money from civilians were wounded in an attack in Yesagyo Township.
- Seven detained over Battalion Commander Pu Lel Maung’s assassination
The PDF Military Headquarters has detained seven individuals, including Yinmabin District Commander Bo Swan Thu Maung, in connection with the killing of Battalion Commander Pu Lel Maung (also known as Peter) from Battalion No. 6 in Sagaing Region.
The arrests were carried out on June 28 by the Alpha Column based in Salingyi under orders from the military headquarters. According to military sources, all suspects have been temporarily suspended from their duties pending investigation.
Pu Lel Maung was reportedly shot at close range on June 26 by a personal security officer of the district commander while attending a district meeting.
Several People’s Defense Force units have called for a fair investigation, accountability for those responsible, and justice for the slain commander. Battalion No. 6 also alleged that those involved circulated manipulated videos and audio recordings on social media in an attempt to tarnish the commander’s reputation. The case is currently being handled directly by the PDF Military Headquarters, while the NUG Ministry of Defence has yet to issue an official statement.
- More than 150 groups urge unity against the common enemy
More than 150 revolutionary organizations and civil society groups have jointly urged all resistance forces and the public to participate in the “United Against the Common Enemy” campaign.
The groups described the current period as a critical moment requiring unity, emphasizing that the Spring Revolution represents a historic opportunity to end military dictatorship and free the people from oppression.
They warned that internal armed conflicts and attempts to settle disagreements through force could weaken the revolution while benefiting the military regime. Instead, they called for political dialogue, peaceful dispute resolution, and broad public participation.
Academics, professionals, artists, and the general public were encouraged to support the campaign by sharing its messages, posters, and articles both online and on the ground. Organizers stressed that the movement is intended to strengthen unity rather than assign blame.
- Political prisoners reportedly tortured in Magway Prison
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM) reported that prison authorities at Magway Prison continue to subject political prisoners to severe abuse, including shackling, solitary confinement, and physical assault.
According to PPNM, at least nine political prisoners have recently been subjected to harsh punishment after protesting prison conditions or attempting to defend fellow inmates.
Those held in solitary confinement were reportedly forced to sleep on bare concrete floors without bedding, provided only one meal a day, and given extremely limited drinking water.
PPNM also alleged that senior prison officials threatened inmates by saying they could kill them “without spilling blood.” The organization said it will continue documenting these alleged abuses and seek international accountability.
- Eight civilians, including children, killed in junta airstrikes
Eight civilians, including several children, were killed after Myanmar military aircraft bombed Talaing Village in northern Sagaing Township on June 28.
More than 20 other civilians were reportedly injured, and at least five homes were destroyed. Funeral services for the victims were held the following day.
Additional airstrikes were also reported in Salingyi Township despite no active fighting in the area. On June 29, three gyrocopters reportedly dropped bombs near Chaung-U Township.
In Karenni State, junta aircraft also carried out heavy bombing near Moebye and Nanmaekhon following the capture of three military outposts by Karenni resistance forces. Several 300- and 500-pound bombs reportedly destroyed civilian homes.
- Resistance forces seize weapons near Moebye
Resistance forces operating under the Karenni Joint Operations Command (JOC) captured several military outposts near Moebye after launching coordinated attacks on June 28.
Local sources said numerous junta troops were killed, including a militia member who had previously received an award during military training. Resistance forces also captured one prisoner of war and seized weapons and ammunition.
One Karenni Army (KA) fighter was reported killed during the operation.
- Retired army captain captured; former police officer killed
A retired army captain accused of supplying rice to a junta logistics battalion was reportedly captured along the Mandalay–Naypyidaw Expressway on June 17.
Sources said his family later received a demand for a ransom of 500 million kyats, although neither the group responsible nor his location has been confirmed.
Separately, a retired police officer from Bokpyin Township in Tanintharyi Region was abducted from his home on June 26 and was later found shot dead. The local People’s Defense Force denied involvement.
- Two junta soldiers wounded while posing as PDF fighters
Two junta soldiers were seriously wounded after resistance fighters attacked a group allegedly pretending to be members of the People’s Defense Force in Yesagyo Township, Magway Region.
According to local resistance forces, seven soldiers disguised as PDF members had been stopping civilians and demanding money near Pekone Village. The attack was jointly carried out by the Yesagyo People’s Defense Team and Pakokku District Battalion No. 9. No resistance fighters were injured.
- Pyu Saw Htee leader arrested by the junta
The Myanmar military has arrested Pyu Saw Htee militia leader Tin Moe in Mohnyin Township, Kachin State, after he allegedly assaulted and abducted a neighborhood administrator who had been democratically elected by local residents.
The incident reportedly followed the defeat of Tin Moe’s wife in the local administrator election. Public complaints prompted military authorities to arrest both Tin Moe and his wife, although she was later released on bail.
Tin Moe remains under investigation at a military compound in Namti.
- Pakokku police chief attempts suicide
Pakokku District Police Chief Lieutenant Colonel Than Win reportedly attempted suicide on June 28 by stabbing himself in the neck with a pair of scissors.
Witnesses said he took the scissors from a roadside food stall before locking himself inside his vehicle. He is currently receiving emergency treatment at Pakokku General Hospital.
Sources close to the police suggested that repeated battlefield losses and increasing military pressure may have contributed to deteriorating morale among senior officers.
- NUG warns of possible tropical depression
The National Unity Government’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has warned that a low-pressure system may develop into a tropical depression over the northwestern Bay of Bengal around July 4.
The ministry advised fishermen and coastal communities to exercise extreme caution, as strong monsoon winds, rough seas, heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, and coastal erosion are expected between June 29 and July 5.
The warnings particularly apply to Rakhine State, Ayeyarwady Region, Yangon Region, Tanintharyi Region, Karen State, and Mon State.
That concludes today’s domestic news roundup. These reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.