Hello. We will now present today’s domestic news from m.CDM.
Today’s headlines include: the All Burma Federation of Student Unions pledged to continue the struggle against military dictatorship in the spirit of Seven July; airstrikes in Phaungpyin Township killed one civilian and injured others; several villages in Chauk Township were burned, leaving nearly 10,000 displaced people in need of urgent aid; and around 30 political prisoners were reportedly beaten without cause inside Insein Prison.
ABFSU vows to continue the Seven July spirit
The All Burma Federation of Student Unions, or ABFSU, announced that it will continue carrying the spirit of Seven July and fight alongside the people until the struggle against military dictatorship succeeds.
The statement was issued on July 7, 2026, marking the 64th anniversary of the Seven July uprising. ABFSU said the 1962 crackdown, in which hundreds of students were killed and the historic student union building was destroyed, was one of the earliest struggles exposing the true nature of military dictatorship.
Despite heavy security in Yangon, revolutionary youths also carried out Seven July commemorative activities. They wore T-shirts bearing the words “7-7-62 Don’t Forget” in parts of downtown Yangon to honor the fallen students and reaffirm resistance to military rule.
Myanmar ambassador urges ICC action against Min Aung Hlaing
Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, urged the International Criminal Court to seriously act on the prosecutor’s request for an arrest warrant against junta leader Min Aung Hlaing.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York on July 6, he said protecting civilians from atrocities is primarily the responsibility of the state, but when a state fails to do so, the international community must not look away.
He said the junta has destroyed democratic institutions, rule of law, and judicial independence since the 2021 coup, while continuing mass atrocities with complete impunity. He called for the urgent implementation of the Responsibility to Protect, or R2P, principle to help save the lives of Myanmar’s people and the country’s future.
Fighting reported in Ayeyarwady and Sagaing regions
The Arakan Army said it captured two junta outposts at the 227 Point Hill area in Yekyi Township, Ayeyarwady Region, and later pursued junta troops who fled the area.
According to the AA, clashes continued on July 4, and the group seized weapons, ammunition, and military equipment.
Meanwhile, military tensions have increased near Shwe Pyi Aye town in Homalin Township, Sagaing Region. Local sources said junta columns have advanced toward the area, while aerial surveillance and clashes continue nearby.
Phaungpyin airstrikes kill civilian, injure others
In Phaungpyin Township, Sagaing Region, junta fighter jets bombed civilian areas and gold-mining villages on July 6, despite no reported fighting in the area.
Local military sources said one woman, about 20 years old, was killed and around 10 people were injured. Three homes were also damaged. The targeted areas reportedly included gold-mining sites, shops, and civilian residential areas rather than resistance bases.
Local resistance groups urged residents to remain alert to airstrike warnings and prepare shelters and other safety measures.
Villages burned in Chauk; attacks reported in Mindat, Yedashe, and Chaung-U
In Chauk Township, Magway Region, junta columns reportedly raided villages along the Ayeyarwady River, burned homes, detained civilians, used people as human shields, and committed killings.
At least four villages — Su Taw, Nyaung Zin, Lay Pin Tin Kone, and Nyaung Chaung — have reportedly been burned. Nearly 10,000 civilians from nearby villages have fled and urgently need food assistance.
Junta airstrikes were also reported in Mindat Township, Chin State, damaging more than 10 homes and causing civilian casualties.
In Yedashe Township, Bago Region, junta fighter jets reportedly bombed the Gu Taung monastery compound twice on July 7. No civilians were injured, but religious buildings were damaged and livestock were killed or wounded.
In Chaung-U Township, Sagaing Region, junta forces reportedly fired heavy weapons at Nga Yone and Mont Cho villages despite no fighting in the area.
Launglon Steel Butterfly Force reorganized
The Launglon Steel Butterfly Force, a local PDF based in Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region, has been reorganized as a company under Dawei District Battalion 1, according to the Tanintharyi Military Region.
The group said it would continue working with local resistance organizations and ethnic groups to intensify operations under broader strategic plans.
MDY PDF to resume full operations
The Mandalay People’s Defense Force, or MDY PDF, announced that it has completed four months of reorganization, retraining, and capacity-building programs.
The group said it had limited its operations during that period, but will now resume full military operations in cooperation with allied revolutionary forces. MDY PDF has previously fought in operations including Waso, Thapyay Nyo, Operation 1027, and the Shan-Mandalay campaign.
Political prisoners beaten in Insein Prison
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar said around 30 political prisoners were beaten without cause inside Insein Central Prison.
According to the group, the incident took place on the evening of July 5 after prisoners returned from watching an officially permitted football match inside the prison. A prison official identified as Aung Kyaw Sint allegedly questioned and beat them, then ordered others to lie face down while beating them with rubber batons and stepping on their backs.
Some prisoners reportedly suffered serious injuries to the face and head and were unable to get out of bed. PPNM condemned the abuse and said it would continue defending the rights of political prisoners across Myanmar.
Depeyin bridge reopened with restrictions
The People’s Administration Team in Depeyin Township said the Ohn Ta Pin bridge has reopened, but vehicles larger than six-wheel trucks are not allowed to cross.
The bridge had been damaged by overloaded trucks. Local administrative teams, road committees, and residents cooperated to repair it. Authorities warned that vehicles exceeding the bridge’s weight limit would face serious action.
Drug suspects arrested in Kantbalu
In Kantbalu Township, Sagaing Region, local people’s security forces arrested two people accused of transporting stimulant drugs intended for sale to junta troops and Pyu Saw Htee members.
Authorities said 2,140 stimulant tablets were seized as evidence. The suspects are being held and will face legal action.
In Depeyin Township, a separate drug distributor was also reportedly arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison by the township court. Local security forces urged residents to report drug trafficking and use in their communities.
These reports were provided by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.