Myanmar’s military carried out repeated airstrikes on villages in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, early on October 12, killing four civilians and injuring 13 others.
A Y-12 aircraft from Tada-U Air Base reportedly conducted 13 bombing runs between 3:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., dropping approximately 35 bombs on villages while residents were sleeping.
Mae Kone village suffered the heaviest casualties, with four residents killed and seven injured. Other casualties were reported in nearby villages, and several homes were damaged.
Local resistance groups warned civilians to remain alert as military airstrikes increasingly target residential areas even where no fighting is taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prominent democracy activists Dr. Tayzar San, Ko Nan Lin, Ko Htet Myat Aung, and the General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB) received the Forum 2000 International Award for Courage and Responsibility.
The award was presented on October 11 at the 30th Forum 2000 Conference in Prague, Czech Republic.
The recognition honors their commitment to democracy, human rights, and nonviolent resistance despite severe military repression.
This marks the first time recipients from Myanmar have received the award. GSCB representatives accepted it on behalf of the honorees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intense fighting continued on Ngapyi Island in Pauktaw Township, Rakhine State, where the Arakan Army (AA) reportedly attacked military vessels attempting to land troops.
On October 8, AA forces reportedly used drones and artillery to set one military vessel ablaze.
More than 10 military personnel were reportedly killed and over 30 captured while attempting to land from another vessel.
Both sides have deployed reinforcements, and fighting remains intense. The island is strategically important because of its proximity to Sittwe and the Shwe Min Gan Naval Base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KNLA and allied resistance forces attacked and captured a military outpost near Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, on October 12.
According to the KNU, approximately 10 military personnel were killed and five wounded during the operation.
Resistance fighters reportedly seized several firearms, a 60mm mortar, and ammunition before destroying the outpost and withdrawing.
The military also reportedly conducted airstrikes on nearby villages the previous day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Myanmar’s parliamentary delegation, led by Daw Zin Mar Aung, held separate discussions with representatives from nine countries during the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference in Arusha, Tanzania.
The meetings included representatives from Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Norway, Indonesia, Poland, Bahrain, the United Kingdom, and Timor-Leste.
The delegation highlighted military airstrikes, forced recruitment, unlawful arrests, and the humanitarian crisis.
It also urged stronger targeted international sanctions against Myanmar’s military authorities over alleged involvement in online scams, human trafficking, and other transnational crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chinland Council has revised its national military service policy, introducing a public mobilization approach emphasizing voluntary recruitment.
The revised policy removes previous age restrictions and eliminates provisions allowing exile as punishment.
Chinland Council Vice Chairman Pu Bawi Kung stated that recruitment would be conducted through public outreach rather than forced detention.
The council also approved new military judicial procedures and policies supporting those who have sacrificed during the resistance movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Myeik District Battalion 1 held a Buddhist ceremony honoring 53 resistance members who died during the five-year revolutionary struggle.
The ceremony included prayers, offerings to monks, and food donations supported by contributions from Myanmar nationals overseas.
Meanwhile, the Danu State National Defense Force (DSNDF) warned individuals allegedly collaborating with military forces in Ywangan Township, southern Shan State.
The organization accused military columns of arbitrary arrests, killings, sexual violence, and property theft, and warned alleged informants and collaborators to stop assisting military operations against civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 65-year-old taxi driver reportedly died after collapsing on a Yangon street on October 12 amid unusually high temperatures.
Another elderly woman had collapsed from suspected heat exhaustion two days earlier but survived.
Meanwhile, the Ma Mya Reservoir embankment in Myanaung Township, Ayeyarwady Region, suffered further damage, raising fears of a possible dam failure.
More than 50 villages in Myanaung and Ingapu townships face potential flooding, prompting emergency evacuations to higher ground.
Local communities and Buddhist monks are assisting displaced residents with food and temporary shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
1. Four Civilians Killed, 13 Injured in Wetlet Airstrikes Myanmar’s military carried out repeated airstrikes on villages in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, early on October 12, killing four civilians and injuring 13 others.A Y-12 aircraft from Tada-U Air Base reportedly…<\/p>\n