Hello everyone. Welcome to today’s m.CDM Domestic News.
Today’s headlines:
- Death toll from the military airstrike on Kyauktaw rises to 49; AA says it will retaliate against those responsible.
- Death toll from flooding in Dawei rises to 32, with many still missing and more than 260 buildings damaged or destroyed.
- ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights condemns the Kyauktaw airstrike that killed 49 civilians and calls for accountability.
- Malaysia begins repatriating Myanmar nationals aboard Myanmar military vessels one day after the deadly Kyauktaw airstrike.
1. Kyauktaw Airstrike Death Toll Rises to 49; AA Vows Retaliation
The death toll from the Myanmar military’s airstrike on Kyauktaw, Rakhine State, has risen to 49 civilians, while 58 others were injured, including some critically, according to the Arakan Army (AA).
The AA said it would retaliate against those responsible for the attack.
On the afternoon of September 28, military aircraft bombed areas near India Market and the Kissapanadi Bridge in Kyauktaw. The strikes reportedly killed large numbers of civilians, including shoppers, vendors and cargo workers.
The AA warned that the death toll could rise further because some of the injured remain in critical condition.
On the same day, military aircraft also struck Swun Ye village in Minbya Township and the Ngapali Beach area in Thandwe, reportedly injuring nine civilians.
In its statement, the AA accused the military leadership of escalating air attacks and alleged that such strikes constitute serious war crimes.
The AA strongly condemned attacks on densely populated civilian areas, including markets, schools and residential buildings, and said it would take retaliatory action against individuals and organizations it holds directly responsible.
2. Dawei Flood Death Toll Rises to 32; More Than 260 Buildings Damaged
At least 32 people have died in floods and landslides across the Dawei region of Tanintharyi Region, while dozens remain missing, according to the Dawei Nationalities Liberation Force.
The flooding began around September 26 following severe weather associated with a low-pressure system moving in from Thailand.
Launglon, Dawei, Thayetchaung, Yebyu and Myeik townships have been affected, with more than 260 buildings damaged or destroyed.
Launglon and Thayetchaung are among the worst-hit areas.
In Alel Su village in lower Thayetchaung Township, floodwaters had still not receded as of September 29 and reportedly remained as high as the roofs of monastery buildings.
Although rain began easing on the evening of September 28 and water levels declined in some areas, authorities warned that saturated soil continues to pose a landslide risk.
Residents have also been warned about landmines and unexploded ordnance that could have been displaced by floodwaters.
Because drinking-water sources may have become contaminated, residents have been advised to boil water before drinking it. People returning to flooded villages have also been urged to inspect their homes and surrounding areas for hazards before moving back in.
The Democracy Movement Strike Committee–Dawei appealed for more emergency assistance and called on the military authorities not to obstruct rescue workers.
Meanwhile, Strategy 33 of the Tanintharyi Region military command instructed local resistance forces to cooperate with humanitarian and rescue operations.
3. APHR Condemns Kyauktaw Airstrike and Calls for Accountability
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has strongly condemned the military airstrike on Kyauktaw that reportedly killed 49 civilians and injured more than 60 others.
APHR called for those responsible to be held accountable.
APHR Chair and Indonesian lawmaker Mercy Chriesty Barends said the military, increasingly unable to control territory on the ground, has been using airstrikes and drones against densely populated areas and called for such attacks to end.
Citing United Nations figures, APHR said that military airstrikes killed 982 civilians during 2025 alone. It also referred to previous attacks on a school in Kyauktaw and a hospital in Mrauk-U that reportedly killed more than 50 civilians.
APHR also called for military representatives to remain excluded from the 49th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to be held in Manila in November.
It urged the United Nations to reject attempts by the military authorities to represent Myanmar internationally and called on governments to stop supplying weapons and aviation fuel to the military.
APHR further called for international support for accountability mechanisms, including proceedings involving the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC), and urged unhindered humanitarian access to communities affected by airstrikes.
The organization expressed condolences to the families of those killed in Kyauktaw and said it would continue standing with the people of Myanmar.
4. Five Civilians Reportedly Killed in Kantbalu and Kyaikto; Passenger Killed by Landmine
Four women, including two young children, were reportedly killed in a military airstrike on In Lel Gyi village in Kantbalu Township, Sagaing Region.
The attack took place on the afternoon of September 28 and reportedly involved bombs and rockets.
The victims included two children aged two and four, as well as two women in their 30s. Several other civilians were reportedly injured, some seriously.
The report says military aircraft have also recently carried out repeated attacks in Katha, Kawlin, Indaw, Wuntho, Pinlebu and Homalin townships.
Separately, the Karen National Union (KNU) said military artillery fire into villages in Kyaikto Township, Mon State, killed one civilian and injured two others, including a child.
The KNU said troops from Light Infantry Battalion 207 and Artillery Battalion 310 fired artillery on September 22, with shells landing near Zee Pyaung 4 village and a rubber plantation near Kanyin Ai village.
A 35-year-old rubber plantation worker, U Than Soe, who had come from Ayeyarwady Region, was reportedly killed.
A 52-year-old man from Pado Plaw village was injured.
Another artillery strike on September 24 reportedly injured a nine-year-old boy in Shan Su village.
Meanwhile, a landmine exploded near a bridge beyond Htee Saung village on the Monywa-Mandalay highway in Myinmu Township on September 28.
A female passenger traveling in an AD Van was killed, while the driver and a Buddhist monk were injured. The report does not identify who planted the mine.
5. Resistance Groups Report Mine Attacks in Myingyan and Okpho; Fighting Intensifies on Laungshay-Kyindwe Road
Resistance forces say they carried out a mine attack against a military column of around 200 troops advancing through Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region.
According to the People’s Star group, eight military personnel were killed and others injured.
The operation was reportedly carried out jointly by the People’s Star group, Myingyan Township People’s Defense Organization and MYINGYAN 35.
The resistance groups said their fighters withdrew without casualties.
In Okpho Township, Bago Region, the Hero Guerrilla Force also said it carried out a mine attack against a military patrol vehicle at Chauk Tin Kwin junction on the morning of September 27.
The group said its members withdrew safely, but military casualties could not be independently confirmed.
Meanwhile, fighting has intensified along the Laungshay-Kyindwe road between Saw Township in Magway Region and Kanpetlet Township in Chin State.
A military force of more than 500 troops reportedly advanced from Laungshay toward Kyindwe and came under attacks from allied resistance forces.
Resistance sources claimed the military suffered significant casualties and transported wounded troops back toward Laungshay under cover of darkness.
From September 26 through 28, military aircraft reportedly bombed villages along the road for three consecutive days, forcing entire communities to flee.
On September 29, military troops stationed in Taung Bo Gyi village, Saw Township, reportedly set fire to the village, destroying at least 10 homes.
6. Malaysia Begins Repatriating Myanmar Nationals Using Myanmar Military Vessels
Malaysia began repatriating Myanmar nationals on September 29 using vessels belonging to the Myanmar military, according to ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR).
The repatriation began one day after the Kyauktaw airstrike that reportedly killed 49 civilians.
APHR said approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals were transported under police escort by bus from Lumut in Malaysia’s Perak State for transfer to two Myanmar military vessels and a military hospital ship.
The group is reportedly among more than 10,000 Myanmar nationals being held in Malaysian immigration detention centers.
Malaysia has reportedly agreed with Myanmar authorities to repatriate 5,000 people, with this group representing the first phase.
APHR Co-Chair and former Malaysian parliamentarian Charles Santiago questioned whether people being held in immigration detention could genuinely make a free choice about returning.
He argued that choosing between indefinite detention and return to Myanmar should not be regarded as genuinely voluntary repatriation.
APHR also warned that returnees could face forced military recruitment after arriving in Myanmar. The organization cited figures claiming that as many as 120,000 people have been recruited for military service.
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has said conditions in Myanmar are not currently conducive to safe, dignified and sustainable returns because armed conflict and violence continue.
According to the report, UNHCR declined to participate in the repatriation program.
7. Myanmar Military Representatives Excluded From ASEAN Study Visit to Europe
Myanmar military authorities’ representatives will not be permitted to participate in an upcoming ASEAN study visit on carbon pricing in Brussels, Belgium, according to Defend Myanmar Democracy.
The organization said the European Union decided to exclude the representatives following appeals from more than 100 civil society organizations.
The EU had announced during the 8th ASEAN-EU High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change on August 12 that it would organize a carbon-pricing study visit for ASEAN representatives.
On September 9, Defend Myanmar Democracy submitted an open letter on behalf of 123 civil society organizations asking the EU not to allow representatives of Myanmar’s military authorities to participate.
According to the organization, the EU’s climate directorate responded on September 21 and reaffirmed the EU’s support for the people of Myanmar in their pursuit of peace, democracy and human rights.
Defend Myanmar Democracy characterized the exclusion as a limited but meaningful result, saying it was the second such development within two months.
In August, the same coalition of 123 civil society organizations had urged ASEAN, Japan and the EU not to allow Myanmar’s military authorities to host the 37th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on the Environment.
The meeting was subsequently hosted by the Philippines, the current ASEAN chair, and held online instead of in Myanmar.
That concludes today’s m.CDM Domestic News.
Today’s reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.
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