Hello and welcome. From this moment, we bring you m.CDM’s domestic news roundup.
Today’s top stories include:
- An airstrike on the Kyein Chaung prison camp in Maungdaw Township killed four prisoners of war, including a military captain.
- Four civilians were killed in an airstrike in Natogyi Township. In Chauk Township, junta troops reportedly detained ten civilians as human shields, while fighting has intensified in Mohnyin Township following a joint offensive by junta and SNA forces.
- Resistance forces attacked a junta column in Malaing Township and captured ten prisoners of war.
- During the junta’s so-called “100-Day Plan,” more than 1,000 human rights violations were documented, with nearly 300 people reportedly killed.
We also have several other important developments.
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- Airstrike on Kyein Chaung Prison Camp Kills Four POWs, Including Army Captain
m.CDM | July 3
A military airstrike targeted the Kyein Chaung prison camp in Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State, killing four prisoners of war, including an army captain, according to reports from Rakhine.
The attack took place on July 2. Two fighter jets reportedly carried out six bombing runs, dropping six 500-pound bombs. A Y-12 aircraft then conducted five additional bombing runs, releasing 27 more bombs on the prison compound, according to a prison official stationed at the facility.
The official said those killed included a captured army captain assigned to provide medical care to prisoners, along with three other military detainees. Local media also reported the deaths, citing prison authorities.
Several prison buildings were damaged in the strike, which local sources described as a deliberate attack.
The Myanmar military has repeatedly bombed detention facilities controlled by the Arakan Army (AA). Last year, an airstrike on a POW prison in Dalet Chaung, Ann Township, reportedly killed 116 detainees, including senior military officers.
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- Airstrikes Kill Civilians, Human Shields Reported, Fighting Escalates in Mohnyin
m.CDM | July 3
Four civilians were killed after junta aircraft bombed Oe Pon Taw village in Natogyi Township, Mandalay Region, three times on July 2.
Two additional civilians suffered critical injuries and remain under medical treatment. According to local sources, one victim’s body was so severely damaged that it has not yet been fully recovered.
In Chauk Township, Magway Region, a junta column reportedly entered Lay Pin Kone village while forcing ten detained civilians to accompany the troops as human shields.
Residents also reported that the soldiers looted valuables and burned several homes. The body of another civilian was later found near Nyaung Zin village, although the cause of death remains under investigation.
Nearly 10,000 people from Lay Pin Kone, Su Taw, Nyaung Zin, and Ywar Ma villages have been displaced and urgently require food, medicine, and humanitarian assistance.
Elsewhere, in KNU-controlled territory, junta Battalion 264 reportedly shelled Htae Tan village in Ledo Township on June 27 and 28 using 120-mm artillery, damaging a school and a civilian home.
In Kachin State’s Mohnyin Township, heavy fighting continues after joint forces from the junta and the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) launched an offensive into the Indawgyi area. The junta has reportedly conducted sustained artillery attacks since July 2, forcing resistance fighters to withdraw from several positions. Casualties on both sides remain unconfirmed.
Residents from parts of Lone Tone village have fled to safer areas.
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- Resistance Forces Capture Ten POWs in Malaing Township
m.CDM | July 3
Resistance forces launched a coordinated attack on a junta column advancing toward Ein Gyi Taw village in Malaing Township, Mandalay Region, according to the People’s Defense Force (PDF) headquarters.
The operation targeted a force of approximately 110 personnel led by Deputy Police Colonel Zaw Win Htein and lasted from late morning until mid-afternoon on July 2.
Multiple resistance groups from Myingyan and Meiktila districts participated in the operation.
Although the junta deployed two Mi-35 attack helicopters in support, resistance forces reported killing two junta soldiers and capturing ten others alive.
They also seized 20 weapons, including a mortar, along with drones, drone-related equipment, and ammunition.
Following the battle, junta aircraft carried out additional airstrikes on Oe Pon Taw village and nearby areas, causing civilian casualties. Another jet strike was also reported in Taungtha Township later that evening.
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- Resistance Says It Can Operate Inside Natogyi Town
m.CDM | July 3
The Natogyi People’s Defense Force (PDF) says resistance fighters are now capable of operating not only around the entrances to Natogyi town but also inside the town itself.
Ko Soe Aung, a leader serving with Myingyan District Battalions 4 and 10, made the announcement in a video recorded at the town’s entrance.
He said recent clashes inside the town demonstrated that resistance forces have expanded their operational reach.
Ko Soe Aung also warned local businesspeople against collaborating with the junta through bribery, corruption, or activities that harm civilians or unfairly target competitors for personal gain.
He stated that continued cooperation with the junta or actions that profit at the expense of local communities would not be tolerated, urging business owners to operate lawfully.
Residents were also advised to remain alert due to ongoing military tensions.
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- Urban Revolution Front Opens Recruitment
m.CDM | July 3
The Urban Revolution Front (URF) has announced that it is recruiting 30 new members as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities through improved technical training.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, accept the URF’s policies, be free from ethnic, religious, or regional prejudice, and be willing to serve anywhere operations require. Successful recruits must commit to a minimum of two years of service.
The URF said that although it continues to assess both regional and national developments, it remains committed to the goal of ending military dictatorship.
The organization includes members from Kayah, Ayeyarwady, Bago, Yangon, Rakhine, Chin, southern Shan, Mon, and other regions, and has reportedly participated in fighting along the southern Shan–Karenni border.
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- Kim Aris Again Calls for Independent Proof That Aung San Suu Kyi Is Alive
m.CDM | July 3
Following the junta’s rejection of ASEAN’s request to meet detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her son Kim Aris has again called for independently verified proof that she is alive.
“As a son, I have the right to know whether my mother is still alive and to have contact with her,” he said.
Kim Aris noted that international human rights standards guarantee prisoners regular contact with their families. However, he said he has been denied any direct communication with his mother throughout more than five years of her detention.
He said he has no confidence in the junta’s repeated claims that she is alive and in good health without independent verification.
Kim Aris also thanked the Chinese Communist Party’s International Department for sending birthday wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi on her 81st birthday, saying the message had provided meaningful encouragement to his family and her supporters.
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- Over 1,000 Human Rights Violations Reported During Junta’s “100-Day Plan”
m.CDM | July 3
Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Human Rights says more than 1,000 human rights violations have been documented during the junta’s so-called “100-Day Plan,” with nearly 300 people killed.
According to the ministry, at least 1,045 incidents have been recorded in just over 70 days, including mass killings, systematic airstrikes on villages and displacement camps, and the burning of civilian homes and infrastructure.
The ministry argued that while the junta seeks international legitimacy through its “100-Day Plan,” the reality for civilians has been 100 days of violence, displacement, and loss of life.
It also urged the international community to immediately cut off aviation fuel supplies and financial resources reaching the military to help halt ongoing airstrikes against civilians.
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- Human Rights Watch Urges Japan to Reject Junta’s Aid Request
m.CDM | July 3
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Japanese government to reject the Myanmar junta’s request to resume development assistance.
The appeal followed remarks by junta spokesperson Khine Khine Soe on June 30 calling on Japan to restore aid, arguing that the suspension has harmed ordinary people.
HRW responded that Japan should not overlook the junta’s record of human rights abuses, attacks on civilians, and obstruction of humanitarian assistance.
The organization also noted that military forces had previously used Japanese-funded civilian vessels in Rakhine State to transport troops and weapons.
HRW further stated that the junta has repeatedly blocked humanitarian aid deliveries following natural disasters and continues to commit widespread violations that may amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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That concludes today’s news roundup. These reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay. Thank you for listening.