Good day. We will now present today’s m.CDM domestic news.
Today’s headlines include pre-birthday activities marking State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday, including a “Rose Campaign” in Monywa and an 8-mile-and-1-furlong marathon in Wetlet; deadly airstrikes by the military commission in Kyauktaw, Gwa and Kyeintali; killings and arrests of civilians in Taungtha and Pwintbyu; the bombing of displacement housing built by Japan’s Nippon Foundation in Ye Township; and the arrest of five military commission troops and militia members accused of robbery in Hpakant.
Ahead of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday on June 19, anti-junta groups and local residents held rose-themed public movements in several parts of Sagaing Region. In Monywa, the public strike committee organized the campaign despite tight military inspections and restrictions on buying roses. Afterward, military commission troops reportedly blocked parts of the city and conducted searches into the night. In Wetlet Township, a marathon marking her 81st birthday drew more than 200 participants from 30 villages. In Yinmabin Township, residents from nine villages held a nine-mile march carrying roses and chanting slogans calling for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s health, the fall of military dictatorship, and victory for the revolution.
In Rakhine State, the Arakan Army reported that military airstrikes on Kyauktaw, Gwa and Kyeintali killed 10 civilians and injured 24 others. On June 17, four jet fighters reportedly bombed wards in Kyauktaw and areas near Lanmadaw village for nearly an hour, killing eight civilians, including a four-year-old child, injuring 19, and destroying about 30 buildings by fire. Earlier strikes on villages in Gwa and Kyeintali reportedly killed two people and damaged homes, a school and a monastery. In Mandalay Region’s Taungtha Township, a military column of about 800 troops allegedly killed at least nine civilians and burned several villages. In Magway Region’s Pwintbyu Township, junta forces reportedly fired heavy weapons into villages without clashes, forcing thousands to flee at night.
In Myaing Township, Magway Region, troops reportedly burned Myazitaung village, destroying monastery buildings, more than 20 homes, vehicles, machinery, motorcycles, furniture and food supplies. Local group We Love Myaing said the military also carried out multiple air attacks using Mi-35 helicopters, Y-12 aircraft and suicide drones in southern Myaing Township, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee.
In Ye Township, Mon State, military aircraft reportedly bombed displacement housing in Chaung Hnit Khwa village built with support from Japan’s Nippon Foundation. Local sources said the attack took place around 1 a.m. on June 18 despite there being no fighting in the area. Around five buildings, including refugee homes and a Mon national primary school, were damaged, though no casualties were reported.
In Hpakant, Kachin State, KIA and KPDF joint forces reportedly arrested five members of a military commission and militia-linked group accused of robbing civilians and business owners. The arrests took place on June 16 in the Lone Khin village tract. Local residents said robberies, extortion checkpoints and kidnappings for ransom have become frequent since military commission troops, SNA forces and militia groups entered the area.
The Northern Seikphyu People’s Defense Force said it is time for soldiers to turn their guns away from the people and toward the dictators. The group made the statement after a June 16 ambush in Seikphyu Township, Magway Region, based on information from an informant within the military, killed 10 soldiers including a captain and led to the seizure of eight weapons and ammunition.
Writer U Tin Nyunt, a National Literature Award winner, and his son Ko Nay Tun, a publisher, were each sentenced to three years in prison by the military commission’s special court inside Insein Prison under Section 505-A. They were arrested on April 23 at their home in Thanlyin. Literary circles believe the case is linked to books published legally during previous governments, including titles critical of former military leaders.
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar reported that officials at Loikaw Prison have been extorting money from political prisoners and cutting portions of prison-visit funds sent by families. The group named assistant supervisor Thet Khine and deputy corporal Han Tun Aung, alleging forced labor, discrimination, beatings and demands for money from inmates.
In Thailand, 97 Myanmar migrant workers were recently arrested in Mae Sot, Mae Sai, Surat Thani, Rayong and Pathum Thani for alleged undocumented stay or work. Migrant-rights helpers warned Myanmar workers in Thailand to be especially cautious as Thai authorities are carrying out a three-month crackdown on undocumented migrants and workplaces.
Finally, People’s Goal reported that during the second week of June 2026, 23 junta troops, police and militia members either defected, surrendered or were captured as prisoners of war. According to its records, from January 2025 to the second week of June 2026, a total of 3,456 personnel have defected, surrendered or been captured.
These reports were submitted by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.