Hello, and welcome to m.CDM Domestic News. We now begin today’s news roundup.
Today’s main stories include:
- Three people, including a local People’s Administration Team (Pa Ah Pha) official, were shot dead by junta forces in Chaung-U Township.
- A junta battalion commander and numerous soldiers were reportedly killed in clashes in Mindat and Kanpetlet.
- Deputy Customs Director Phyo San from Dawei Township has been detained and is being investigated in accordance with human rights standards.
- Fortify Rights has urged the Thai government not to grant political legitimacy to junta leader Min Aung Hlaing.
We also have several other important developments from across the country.
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- Three, Including Local People’s Administration Official, Killed in Chaung-U Raid
m.CDM | August 1
Three men, including the head of a local People’s Administration Team (Pa Ah Pha), were reportedly shot dead after junta troops raided a house in Khin Mon Village, Chaung-U Township, Sagaing Region.
According to reports, at around 4 p.m. on July 30, junta personnel dressed in civilian clothes stormed a residence after receiving intelligence that the local official and two other men were inside. All three were killed at the scene.
After junta troops withdrew, local residents and resistance groups recovered the bodies and carried out the funeral arrangements.
Khin Mon Village is said to be an area where both junta troops and resistance forces regularly move through, although neither side maintains a permanent presence there.
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- Junta Battalion Commander Among Those Reportedly Killed in Mindat and Kanpetlet Fighting
m.CDM | August 1
The Chin Brotherhood/Public Organization and Chin People’s Army reported that a junta battalion commander and many other soldiers were killed during recent clashes in southern Chin State’s Mindat and Kanpetlet townships.
Fighting continued through late July as junta forces pushed offensive operations into southern Chin State. Chin resistance forces, together with allied groups including YA and YDF from the Yaw region, said they continue to resist the offensive.
According to the statement, Battalion Commander Major Kyaw Set was among those killed. Resistance forces also claimed to have seized weapons and ammunition and captured several prisoners of war.
The group added that junta soldiers who surrendered have been treated properly, while accusing junta forces of using two elderly civilians, both around 70 years old, as human shields during military operations.
One of the civilians was reportedly rescued by allied resistance forces and safely returned to his family. The other was allegedly killed by junta troops.
Resistance groups also said they blocked reinforcement attempts along the Laung She–Saw and Pauk–Kyaukhtu–Htilin road corridors, forcing junta forces to retreat after suffering significant casualties.
They further accused the military of targeting civilians, burning villages, and carrying out more than 600 airstrikes against towns, villages, schools, and hospitals.
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- Two Alleged Robber-Soldiers Killed in Hpakant; Undercover Junta Scout Captured in Moebye
m.CDM | August 1
Two junta soldiers allegedly robbing civilians while dressed in civilian clothes were reportedly killed during an operation by resistance forces in Lone Khin Village, Hpakant Township, Kachin State.
The incident took place at around 9:30 a.m. on August 1. Resistance groups said the soldiers, who were allegedly under the influence of drugs, had been robbing passersby when they were targeted.
Both men were killed at the scene, and two firearms were reportedly seized. Resistance fighters said they withdrew without casualties.
In a separate incident near Moebye in Karenni State, allied resistance forces said they captured a junta soldier conducting reconnaissance while disguised as a civilian.
The soldier was reportedly arrested early on July 31 while scouting routes ahead of a planned military advance toward Daung Ngan Khar. Fighting in the area remains intense.
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- Resistance Forces Raid Pyu Saw Htee Leader’s Home in Kawthaung
m.CDM | August 1
The Kawthaung Township People’s Defence Team (Pa Ka Pha) announced that it raided the home of Pyu Saw Htee leader Thet Oo on July 30.
Thet Oo had previously been shot and arrested after resisting capture during a Pa Ka Pha operation in October 2025.
During the latest raid, resistance forces said they seized homemade firearms, ammunition for M16, AK, and .22-calibre weapons, magazines, military uniforms, helmets, handcuffs, communication radios, and other military-related equipment.
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- Deputy Customs Director in Dawei Detained and Investigated Under Human Rights Standards
m.CDM | August 1
The Ministry of Defence under the National Unity Government (NUG) announced that Deputy Customs Director Phyo San from Dawei Township has been detained and is being questioned in accordance with international human rights standards.
According to Military Strategy Command 33, troops from Battalion 8003 arrested Phyo San on July 20 during a clearance operation near Maungmagan Beach in Launglon Township.
Authorities said he admitted to inspecting equipment and activities connected to the Dawei Deep-Sea Port project and natural gas operations.
The statement also alleged that the head of Dawei Customs had been involved in corruption and abuse of authority in cooperation with business interests.
Following the arrest, junta forces reportedly launched military operations across the area. Military activity has increased along Union Highway No. 8 between Ye and Kawthaung, while tensions around the Dawei Deep-Sea Port project—where Russian companies are involved—have also intensified.
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- Fortify Rights Urges Thailand Not to Legitimize Min Aung Hlaing
m.CDM | August 1
Human rights organization Fortify Rights has called on the Thai government not to grant political legitimacy to junta leader Min Aung Hlaing and instead strengthen engagement with Myanmar’s democratic forces.
The appeal came in a statement released on July 31, ahead of Min Aung Hlaing’s expected visit to Thailand in early August.
Fortify Rights argued that a military responsible for widespread and systematic attacks on civilians should not receive international recognition. The organization urged Thailand to pressure the junta to restore democratic governance and ensure accountability for alleged atrocities.
Thanida Piyachot, Fortify Rights’ Human Rights Specialist, warned that shaking hands with an alleged war criminal could be seen as turning a blind eye to the suffering of Myanmar’s people.
The statement also noted that Min Aung Hlaing declared himself president following elections held in late 2025 and early 2026, elections that have been rejected as illegitimate by the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, Australia, and remain unrecognized by ASEAN.
Fortify Rights further highlighted continuing airstrikes, arbitrary arrests, torture, extrajudicial killings, and attacks on civilian infrastructure. Citing United Nations figures, the organization said nearly 3.8 million people have been displaced within Myanmar, while more than 16 million require humanitarian assistance.
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- ISP-Myanmar Warns of Intensifying Conflict Around Investment and Resource Projects
m.CDM | August 1
ISP-Myanmar has warned that fighting could intensify in resistance-controlled areas where foreign investment projects and natural resource extraction operations are located.
The assessment was published in its Stakeholder Tracker on July 31.
According to the report, since assuming the presidency, Min Aung Hlaing has expanded military operations aimed at regaining control of areas containing strategic foreign investment and resource projects that remain outside full junta control.
ISP-Myanmar said these operations could disrupt resistance supply routes and weaken territorial connections.
The report also noted that the junta has intensified efforts to retake lost territory while simultaneously encouraging People’s Defence Force members to defect and pursuing separate ceasefire discussions with ethnic armed organizations.
According to ISP-Myanmar, the military has lost control of 101 towns since the 2021 coup but has retaken 22 towns between 2024 and the present. While the reclaimed territory is relatively limited, many of these locations occupy strategically important transportation and logistics routes.
The report added that Lashio, Mogok, and Momeik were regained through Chinese mediation, while the remaining towns were retaken through large-scale military offensives.
ISP-Myanmar noted that its analysis is based on publicly available open-source information and may contain limitations due to the availability of data.
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- “The Distant Deities” Fundraising Concert and Satirical Stage Show to Be Held in San Francisco
m.CDM | August 1
The Distant Cafe, a collective of Myanmar pro-democracy artists living in the United States, has announced a fundraising performance titled “The Distant Deities,” featuring live music and political satire in San Francisco.
The event is scheduled for September 12 and will combine musical performances with comedic sketches highlighting what organizers describe as the failures of Myanmar’s military regime.
The satirical play is written by Ko L Min Pyae Myon of Artists’ Shelter and will feature veteran actor Moe Min alongside other Myanmar artists based in the United States.
The Distant Cafe includes well-known artists Yan Yan Chan, Cobra, Linn Htet, DJ Wine, and Linn Htet, who regularly organize fundraising events to support communities inside Myanmar.
Tickets are priced at US$75, US$100, and US$150, with additional performances planned in other U.S. states following the San Francisco event.
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That concludes today’s m.CDM Domestic News.
Today’s news was contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.
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