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Shan State Pleads for Urgent Aid After Devastating Earthquake

Myanmar is reeling from the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Sagaing Region on March 28, killing at least 4,212...

Junta Defies Ceasefire, Continues Bombings Amid Earthquake Recovery Efforts

Despite a declared ceasefire to aid recovery from Myanmar’s devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, the State Administrative Council (SAC) has intensified airstrikes and drone attacks across...

Earthquake Kills Two Children in Pinlaung Township, Shan State

The deadly 28 March 2025 earthquake that struck Sagaing Region also hit southern Shan State and killed two children in Panglong (ပၢင်လွင်း) Township and...

Chinese-Licensed Trucks Increase Coal Shipments from Hsipaw to China via Chinshwehaw Border

Since September 2024, Chinese-licensed trucks have been steadily transporting coal from the Namma coal mine in Hsipaw Township, Shan State, to China through the...

Inle Lake Dries Up, Stranding Villages and Causing Water Shortages

Residents of Inle Lake in Nyaung Shwe Township, Southern Shan State, are facing a worsening crisis as severe drought paralyzes transportation and depletes water...

Illegal Chinese Miners Arrested Amid Mining Dispute in Shan State

Seven Chinese nationals living illegally in Baw Hseng village tract, Kalaw Township, southern Shan State, were arrested by military police amid rising tensions over...

Water Shortages Hit Hsihseng Town in Shan State

The junta is having difficulties delivering enough water to the residents of junta-controlled Hsihseng Township in Shan State, due to budget and power shortages. The...

MNDAA Forces Land Leases in Hsenwi Township for Banana Plantations

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), also known as the Kokang Army, is forcibly leasing public land in Hsenwi Township, Shan State, for...

Rice Shortages and Famine Threaten Villagers in Kengtung Township

Severe rice shortages are gripping Kengtung Township in Eastern Shan State, leaving villagers struggling to find enough food and raising alarm over a worsening...

Difficulties reaching flood affected villagers in Paikhun Township, southern Shan State

Because of ongoing flooding there are difficulties getting food to flood-affected villages around Paikhun (aka Pekon) and Mongpai (Mobye) towns in Paikhun Township in...

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