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Here are today’s main headlines:
- At least 10 junta troops were killed and more than 20 defected after resistance forces ambushed a military column in Saw Township, while the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) captured two junta outposts in Hkawnglanghpu.
- More than 20 junta soldiers were killed after resistance forces attacked a military column and a naval convoy in Mingin Township, seizing weapons and ammunition.
- CDM organizations presented nine key proposals on the role, security, and future of Civil Disobedience Movement personnel during talks with the State Coordination for the Emergence of a Federal Union (SCEF).
- Heavy rain and flooding are expected across Myanmar, with flood risks forecast for ten states and regions due to a strengthening low-pressure system.
Now for the details.
⸻ - At least 10 junta troops killed in Saw ambush; KIA captures two outposts in Hkawnglanghpu
Resistance forces say they killed at least 10 junta soldiers after ambushing a military convoy moving from Pon Taung Nat Htit toward Kyaukhtu in Saw Township, Magway Region.
The convoy, consisting of around 400 troops deployed from Defense Industry Factory No. 24 in Pauk Township to reinforce operations in southern Chin State, was attacked on July 12. Fighting reportedly lasted nearly the entire day, with several junta personnel captured alive.
Resistance groups also said 22 conscripted soldiers defected, including 13 who surrendered with their weapons and another nine unarmed personnel.
Meanwhile, reports indicate the junta continues sending newly trained conscripts from the 24th military training intake to reinforce the Yaw region and southern Chin State. Two additional columns of roughly 400 troops each are also reportedly advancing toward the area.
In Kachin State, the KIA and allied resistance forces captured two junta and militia outposts along the Lashi Hsin–Hkawnglanghpu road after fighting that began on July 11. More than 20 junta personnel were reportedly killed, about 20 weapons seized, and three prisoners of war taken.
Heavy fighting is also continuing near Shwegu Township, where the junta is reportedly reinforcing troops toward Bhamo.
⸻ - More than 20 junta troops killed in Mingin attacks
Resistance forces in Mingin Township, Sagaing Region, say they carried out a series of coordinated attacks against both a junta ground column and a naval convoy operating along the Chindwin River.
A military column of around 300 troops, led by officers from Mine Set Strategic Command and Infantry Battalion 554, was reportedly ambushed nine times along the Yagyi–Mingin–Kalewa road.
Separately, on July 7, resistance forces attacked a naval convoy of 28 vessels, including an armed gunboat, as it traveled upriver from Kani. FPV drones reportedly struck three transport boats.
According to resistance sources, the operations killed more than 20 junta troops, including a captain and a lieutenant, while another 15 soldiers were seriously wounded.
The resistance also reported seizing three MA-3 rifles, ammunition, signal jammers, mine-clearing equipment, vehicles, livestock, generators, solar panels, a laptop, and other supplies.
The operations were carried out jointly by Mingin People’s Defense Teams, several Kale District battalions, and drone units. They reported no casualties on the resistance side.
⸻ - Detained SRF leader escapes; girlfriend arrested
Local sources say Ko San Tin Htun, chairman of the executive committee of the Sagaing Revolution Force (SRF) based in Mingin Township, has escaped from detention.
Following his escape, members of the Mingin People’s Defense Team (Pa Ka Pha) reportedly arrested his girlfriend, Ma Zun Pwint Phyu, a Grade 12 student, from her home in Pan Thay village on July 11.
She is reportedly preparing for her Grade 12 examinations and previously served as General Secretary of the Mingin Township Basic Education Students’ Union.
Sources allege that no female officers participated in the arrest and that she has been held in handcuffs and leg restraints. There are also allegations that authorities have pressured her to make false statements unrelated to the case.
The Mingin People’s Defense Team has not publicly responded to the allegations, and media outlets report they have not received comments from local officials.
Ko San Tin Htun was originally detained on May 26 after reportedly being invited to negotiations under security guarantees. Two days later, SRF announced it had reached a three-point agreement, including joining the NUG’s chain of command.
⸻ - China encourages MNDAA to attend junta peace talks
According to The Irrawaddy, citing MNDAA sources, Chinese officials have encouraged the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and other northern ethnic armed groups to participate in the junta’s proposed 100-day peace talks.
The discussions reportedly took place in Kunming, Yunnan Province, on June 20, during a meeting between senior MNDAA leaders and Chinese officials. The MNDAA has not publicly responded.
Meanwhile, reports are circulating that MNDAA forces may withdraw from Hseni Township in northern Shan State.
Residents say the reports emerged after MNDAA troops carried out major troop movements around Hseni and nearby villages on July 10.
During meetings with local residents earlier this month, MNDAA officials reportedly presented a mid-year review, saying more administrative responsibilities would gradually be handed over to local communities while the group continued to provide support.
Hseni was one of the first towns captured by the MNDAA during the first phase of Operation 1027 in late 2023.
⸻ - CDM organizations submit nine proposals to SCEF
Regional Civil Disobedience Movement organizations presented nine key proposals during an online meeting with the State Coordination for the Emergence of a Federal Union (SCEF) on July 12.
According to the Sagaing Federal Unit CDM Civil Servants Council, representatives from eight regional CDM organizations discussed the future role, security, and cooperation of CDM civil servants during both the revolutionary and transitional periods.
The proposals called for official recognition of regional CDM organizations by federal and state governments, joint efforts to strengthen public-sector human resource development, and stronger guarantees for the safety and future participation of CDM civil servants.
⸻ - SCEF and People Movement Platform discuss future cooperation
SCEF also held talks with organizations participating in the People Movement Platform, a coalition of domestic and international groups supporting the anti-junta movement.
During the July 12 online meeting, SCEF leaders outlined the council’s objectives and ongoing work, while representatives from participating organizations raised questions, shared recommendations, and discussed opportunities for closer cooperation.
The meeting concluded with remarks by Acting President Duwa Lashi La, according to an SCEF statement.
⸻ - Campaign questions junta’s claims about Aung San Suu Kyi
The All In One Piece Movement, which leads the Proof of Life campaign, says the junta continues to claim that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is alive and in good health without providing any verifiable evidence.
The statement followed comments by junta Foreign Minister Than Swe during an informal ASEAN meeting in Bangkok on July 12, where he said Suu Kyi was healthy and being cared for “like a relative.”
The campaign argued that repeated verbal assurances are insufficient and urged the junta to allow independent verification of her condition, including access by family members, legal representatives, and credible international organizations.
⸻ - ASEAN calls for release of political prisoners
ASEAN foreign ministers have called for the release of all political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, an end to violence against civilians, and unrestricted humanitarian access throughout Myanmar.
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ASEAN hopes to see tangible progress on implementing the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus.
The National Unity Government (NUG) also reiterated that lasting peace can only be achieved through an inclusive political process involving democratic forces and ethnic resistance organizations.
The statements followed the informal meeting between ASEAN foreign ministers and junta Foreign Minister Than Swe in Bangkok on July 12.
⸻ - Heavy rain and flooding forecast across Myanmar
Myanmar’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has warned that a strengthening low-pressure system could bring widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the country.
The ministry says ten states and regions—including Kachin, Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, Tanintharyi, Shan, Chin, Rakhine, Karen, and Mon—face risks of strong winds, intense rainfall, flash floods, and landslides.
A new low-pressure area is expected to develop over the northwestern Bay of Bengal around July 16, with strong southwest monsoon conditions continuing along Myanmar’s coast.
Residents in flood-prone and mountainous areas are advised to remain alert for flash floods and landslides and to exercise caution when traveling or working in affected areas.
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**That concludes today’s news. These reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay. Thank you for listening.