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Not all scam centres look the same. In Myanmar, they range from large urban complexes to hidden forest sites. Our latest video breaks down the 5 common types of scam compounds from Mega-Compounds to Rural Sites, revealing the hidden architecture of forced confinement. Watch the full video below to see how these sites operate, and read our deep-dive analysis here: 🔗info-res.org/myanmar-witnes… #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar #ScamCentres

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💥 Reported attack on the school ☑️ Pwintbyu, Magway 10 July 2026 The Myanmar military allegedly launched a drone attack that hit the Basic Education Sub-High School( B.E.H.S)- Branch in Oke Hpo Village, Pwintbyu Township, Magway Region, at around noon. According to Khit Thit Media, the strike reportedly damaged several school buildings, including a Grade 10 classroom block. Regarding this incident, Myanmar Witness analysed footage circulating on social media and verified the geolocated damage to the school buildings within Oke Hpo Village using Google Earth. Image credit to original owner. Source link in reply. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar

5/5 Case studies indicate that repatriated individuals are frequently routed into military custody rather than being released to their families. Documented instances from Ranong, Thailand, indicate individuals have been transferred to military battalions for training.

4/5 The report also identifies a correlation between regional repatriations and conscription. Between February 2024 and May 2025, over 3,313 Myanmar citizens were reportedly repatriated from neighbouring countries. Thailand accounted for 84.4% (2,500+) of these individuals.

📜Forced Conscription Trends in Myanmar: Data Analysis 1/5 In February 2024, Myanmar’s military authorities activated the People’s Military Service Law to address troop shortages. Data suggests that much of this recruitment is being conducted via unannounced detentions and disappearances rather than formal call-ups. Read the full, detailed analysis here: info-res.org/myanmar-witnes…

(5/5) Two of the sites were also verified as former military bases that were captured and occupied by Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) and resistance forces. Under Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions, captured personnel must be treated humanely regardless of the nature of the conflict.

(4/5) From its investigation, Myanmar Witness only identified reports of nearby clashes at one location (Maungdaw Township) when the incident occurred on 8 March 2026. This means that the remaining six were more likely to be isolated incidents.

NEW INVESTIGATION: @MyanmarWitness has investigated reports of Myanmar Air Force (MAF) airstrikes hitting sites holding captured military personnel across Rakhine, Shan, and Kayah State. Between October 2024 & March 2026, 7 strikes reportedly left over 200 detainees killed or injured. Read the full, detailed investigation and analysis here:👉 info-res.org/myanmar-witnes… #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar

💥 Reported airstrike on Kyauktaw Town ☑️ Kyauktaw, Rakhine 17 June 2026 According to a local source, the Myanmar Air Force (MAF) allegedly carried out around five airstrikes on Kyauktaw Town, Rakhine State, on the afternoon of 17 June. At least five civilians reportedly died, over 10 others were injured, and fires were documented in the area. By matching distinctive landmarks from photos circulating on social media with satellite imagery on Google Earth, Myanmar Witness was able to geolocate and verify one of the locations in Kyauktaw reported to have been bombed. Image credit to original owner. 🔐Source withheld for privacy reasons. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar

New Investigation: Behind the political facade of Myanmar’s March 2026 elections, the reality on the ground remains unchanged. Despite Min Aung Hlaing assuming the presidency, open-source evidence reveals a continuation of violence. In March alone, Myanmar Witness documented around 40 airstrikes, using terrain matching and shadow analysis to geolocate 26 incidents. Watch the video now. 👇 #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar #Airstrikes

🚨Forced labour, physical abuse, and human trafficking @MyanmarWitness has identified over 137 suspected scam compounds with 102 located in Myanmar. As enforcement increases, these illicit hubs are moving to remote areas, using satellite internet and other tools to stay hidden. Watch the teaser and read our full investigation 👇 🔗info-res.org/myanmar-witnes… #Myanmar #OSINT #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #ScamCompounds

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💥 Reported destruction of a school ☑️ Okpho, Bago 23 May 2026 According to Than Lwin Khet News, the Myanmar Air Force (MAF) allegedly launched an airstrike on a school in Tha Yet Hnit Hpyar Lein Village, Okpho Township, Bago Region, at around 9:30 local time on 23 May. Although there were no civilian casualties from the alleged airstrike, one school building was reportedly destroyed. Myanmar Witness analysed the footage on social media and used Google Earth to geolocate and confirm the building damage within Thayet Hnit Phyar Lein Village. Source link in reply. Image credit to original owner. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar

💥 Reported airstrike in Wuntho ☑️ Wuntho, Sagaing 23 May 2026 According to a local source, a Myanmar Air Force (MAF)‘s fighter jet allegedly carried out two bomb drops near a monastery and internally displaced persons’ (IDP) tents in Sar Twin Village, Wuntho Township, at around 17:15 local time on 23 May. It is reported that two 200-lb bombs were dropped during the first incident, followed by another two 200-lb bombs in the second run. As a result, one person was reportedly killed, a buddhist monk and two 14-year-olds sustained injuries. Myanmar Witness analyzed the footage on social media and used Google Earth to geolocate and confirm the location of the building damage within Sar Twin Village. Source link withhelds for privacy reasons. Image credit to original owner. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar