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Several junta soldiers who ran away from their military base during a battle were arrested by the Karenni National Defence Force (KNDF) after KNDF comrades pursued them in Kayah state of Myanmar.

The junta coup regime's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has officially transferred the Commander-in-Chief role to General Ye Win Oo during a significant ceremony held today in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. This pivotal transition reinforces Myanmar's military grip on power amid the ongoing political crisis. The junta parliament, firmly controlled by the military's Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) that won every contested seat in the election, also nominated Min Aung Hlaing for a Vice Presidential position. This strategic nomination paves the way for an upcoming presidential selection, potentially influencing Myanmar's political landscape. Furthermore, the newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the junta has committed to transforming the Tatmadaw by building modern, advanced weapons and technology under his leadership. Meanwhile, the Senior Vice General Soe Win is left out of the nation's military top role.

Twelve members of the People's Defence Force (PDF) were reported killed following a fierce battle with the junta regime forces in Mogkok town, situated in the northern Mandalay region of Myanmar. Although the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has ceded control of Mogkok town to the junta regime, confrontations between the regime’s forces and the People's Defence Forces continue to occur frequently, underscoring the ongoing conflict in the area. Photo/PDF

Three young men were unjustly arrested by junta soldiers in Hakha, the capital of Chin State, and subsequently subjected to severe torture, which resulted in their brutal death. Three days after their brutal killing at the junta military torture camp, their families were notified but were denied the opportunity to retrieve their bodies in Myanmar's western state. Many local residents suspect that an individual from the Chin community, employed within the junta regime's administration, purposefully reported these young men to the junta authorities, alleging their involvement with the local Chinland Defense Force (CDF-Hakha), which resulted in their arrest and ultimately killings. The individuals identified by The Chindwin are Mr. Thawng Van, Mr. Van Dawt Sang, and their companion, all of whom resided in the New Hakha block. Photo posted on the news is the image of Mr. Thawng.

Major Zin Myo Tun of the junta regime was killed, along with several soldiers under his command on 12 March 2026, during a fierce battle against Chin armed groups in Falam town, located in northern Chin state, Myanmar. The junta's Major Zin Myo Tun was a member of Brigade Regiment - 33 and had been deployed to Falam on 10 March 2026 as part of reinforcements aimed at establishing control over the area. He was killed merely three days following his deployment in Falam, in an engagement with the joint Chin armed groups, who are actively resisting the junta regime forces currently operating in the region.

An old man believed to be 80 year-old collapsed on his motorbike from where he has been waiting in long queue for fuel for more than two hours in Dawei city - the capital of Taningtharyi division in Myanmar’s southern region. Other citizens are providing some hep to get him back up.

The flourishing business interests of Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the Myanmar junta, underscore a troubling disparity following his coup d'état in February 2021. While his family enjoys the luxury of a new apartment in Bangkok, soldiers under his command face dire shortages of food, embroiled in conflict against their own citizens for the benefit of his family's wealth. A thorough investigation by Justice for Myanmar has uncovered that Min Aung Hlaing's family acquired a luxurious apartment valued at nearly USD $3 million, equivalent to approximately Baht 98 million. The family purchased this apartment at Issara Residence Rama 9 through an agent, with the building owned by Charn Issara Development Public Company Limited. The third photo attached to this article shows the current reality of what the junta soldiers are facing across the country. Photo/Internet

Renowned singer Mr. Patrick Tin Tun tragically passed away yesterday in his vehicle while waiting in an extensive queue for petrol in Yangon, Myanmar. At the time of his passing, Mr. Tin Tun was working as a taxi driver. He was discovered deceased in his car while waiting for fuel on the roadway. Photo/CJ

The fuel crisis in Myanmar has reached an alarming level, with citizens standing in line for miles at the crack of dawn, desperately seeking access to fuel in the country's largest city - Yangon. In response, the junta regime is calling on the public to use fuel judiciously as the situation worsens. A concerned netizen has captured compelling video evidence showcasing the severity of this crisis. Video/CJ

The fuel crisis in Myanmar has reached an alarming level, with citizens standing in line for miles at the crack of dawn, desperately seeking access to fuel in the country's largest city - Yangon. In response, the junta regime is calling on the public to use fuel judiciously as the situation worsens. A concerned netizen has captured compelling video evidence showcasing the severity of this crisis. Video/CJ

Junta soldiers clearing the path for the junta's truck transporting weapons and equipment from the military hardware production factory were fallen in the land mine traps set up by the local People's Defence Force, killing over seven junta soldiers at the scene in Sinphyu township of Magway region in Myanmar. The local People's Defence Force of Seinphyu has confirmed this incident, indicating that the junta soldiers were in the process of clearing the road for their convoy originating from the military production factory when the ambush occurred. Video/Sinphyu - PDF

At least six junta soldiers were reportedly killed while gathering as they were hit by a suicide drone launched by a local Chin anti-junta resistance group known as CDF - Civic Defence Militia - Siyin in the northern Chin state of Myanmar. The local Chin Defense Forces (CDF) are actively providing robust resistance against the forces of the junta regime throughout the Falam and Tedim townships in Myanmar's western region. Video/CDF - Siyin

This poignant footage underscores the profound sacrifices made by brave young people in their fight against the junta regime, which unlawfully seized power on 01 February 2021, igniting a wave of civil unrest across the nation. The video captures the cemetery of Battalion 1006 of Pekhon - People Defense Force from Kayah State, Myanmar, serving as a powerful testament to their courage and commitment. Across the country, thousands of young people have sacrificed in the fight against the junta regime.

People Defense Force (PDF) has stormed the junta regime's forces who set up a toll on Magway - Natmauk highway on Monday and collected unjust toll fees from all drivers, confiscating their cars, computers, mobile phones and cash money as the junta forces fled the outpost gate in Magway region of Myanmar. Despite the junta's relentless efforts to tighten its grip on western Magway, resilient local anti-junta resistance groups continue to thrive in the upper regions, effectively asserting control and standing strong against the junta regime. Video/CJ

Iran successfully launched ballistic missiles that circumvented the Israeli Defense shield, striking Arad and Dimona and resulting in the destruction of two buildings, highlighting a critical failure in Israel's air defense system to intercept at least two incoming projectiles. While the US President has temporarily paused military strikes against Iran for five days, Israel remains aggressive in conducting air strikes across Iranian territory. In contrast, Iran's ability to retaliate with ballistic missiles against Israel is restricted, signaling a significant imbalance in military responses. Video/Internet

Daw Tin Tin Nuh, aged 54, who was an elected parliamentary member representing the National League for Democracy (NLD) from Gyobingauk township, was brutally assassinated at her residence by individuals purportedly affiliated with the local Pyu Saw Htee, which serves as the underground militia of the junta regime in the Bago region of Myanmar. The local NDL Committee from Tharyarwaddy distriction says she was a prominent local NLD Committee Chairperson and she was specifically targeted by the regime's forces. The assassination occurred at 12:00 PM on March 22, 2026, read the local NLD Committee statement. Photo/Internet

Over 450 soldiers of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) successfully graduated from the extensive military training program conducted in the Brigade No. 6 area of the Karen National Union (KNU) in Karen state of Myanmar on 21 March, 2026. Amid the escalating political crisis and the rampant propaganda sisseminated by the junta regime on social media, a total of 453 determine soldiers from the KNLA completed the months-long military training provided and commanded by Colonel Saw Yan Naing (aka) Saw Nayda, the commander of Brigade No. 6 of the KNU.

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), known as the Kokang Army, has perpetrated a distressing attack on a medical training school established and run by members of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDMers) in Kutkai town, located in Northern Shan State, Myanmar. The egregious act resulted in the destruction of valuable property belonging to dedicated teachers and students associated with the CDM. The Kokang Army's incursion reflects a troubling escalation of tensions with the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and highlights a troubling trend of violence against civilian entities. Despite the CDMers not affiliating with any military groups such as PDF or TNLA, the Kokang Army unjustly target civilian-owned properties and ransacked their properties and destroyed them in violation of basic human rights. Photo/CJ

Thousands of local residents, representing over 250 households, are facing a dire situation after being demanded that they vacate their lands. This distressing ultimatum comes as a new owner who is believed to have deep connection with the high-level of the junta regime, has asserted a claim to the land that these families have called home for generations in Maha Aungme township of Mandalay, Myanmar. Despite confirmation from the block Administrator, who is part of the junta regime's local Administration apparatus, that these residents have lived here since the time of their great-grandparents and that this land is not illegally occupied, the threat remains. Many residents suspect that the individual who is attempting to claim ownership has connections to influential figures within the junta, raising serious concerns about the legitimacy of this claim. Even the block administrator, an official under the junta, has expressed his astonishment at the unfolding events. The community, consisting of over 1,200 individuals from more than 250 families, is deeply worried about their future. The expanse of land in question significantly exceeds that of numerous villages across the country. The viral video shows the local residents are in deep fear of forcful removal and they are asking the help from authorities and intervene in this troubling matter, as thousands of people stand to face the imminent risk of homelessness. Video/VOM

The airstrike yesterday by the junta regime in Katha, aimed at internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, has tragically led to the deaths of at least 80 innocent civilians and left over 20 others wounded in Katha town, within the Sagaing region of Myanmar. In a brutal escalation, the junta launched heavy air strikes in response to skirmishes between its forces and local People Defence Forces. Alarmingly, these attacks struck a Buddhist monastery that had become a refuge for hundreds of vulnerable individuals seeking safety from surrounding villages. Video/CJ