It’s reported that two Thai nationals, wanted in Thailand for drug offenses and arrested in Tachileik, Myanmar, on July 1, have been handed over to Thailand in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding on Myanmar-Thailand Cooperation on Drug Control.

According to the information shared by Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) to Myanmar's Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC), requesting assistance in investigating, identifying, and apprehending Mr. Techin Nowong and Mr. Chamang Kanthawong, two individuals who committed drug offenses in Thailand and fled to Myanmar.

Acting on this intelligence, the Drug Enforcement Division of Myanmar Police Force investigated and arrested the two wanted fugitives on July 1, 2025, in the Pa Sat Ward of Tachileik Township.

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding on Myanmar-Thailand Cooperation on Drug Control, the CCDAC team led by Police Brigadier General Thant Lwin Maung, Joint Secretary of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control and Commander of the Drug Enforcement Division, officially handed over the two wanted individuals to an ONCB team led by Police Lt-Gen. Phanurat Lukoon, Secretary-General of the ONCB, at 2:30 PM Myanmar Standard Time on July 16, at Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge (2).

According to the  Myanmar Police Force, this mutual identification, arrest, and handover of fugitives who commit drug offenses and flee across borders to continue engaging in transnational drug crimes, under the bilateral drug cooperation program, will not only strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries but also enhance the effectiveness and success of regional drug control efforts.

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Nawnghkio Township, located 2,759 feet above sea level, is in Kyaukme district of Shan State (North), and surrounded by Thabeikkyin and Mogok townships to the north, while Kyaukme to the east, Yaksawk to the south and PyinOoLwin to the west. It also possesses good transport connections to Mandalay, PyinOoLwin, Kyaukme, Hsipaw and Lashio with the Mandalay-Lashio Road and railways, while Taunggyi with No 43 Pyidaungsu Road.

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17 July 2025

Terrorists are ruthlessly carrying out abductions, killings and armed attacks, using both heavy and small weapons, on wards and villages, as well as conducting drone strikes, all with the intent to harm civilians and spread fear. They are also indiscriminately planting landmines on public roads, targeting government offices with explosives and engaging in destructive acts without regard for reason or morality.

 Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 16 July 2025 at 8:30 AM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Pyin Oo Lwin Township Public Hospital of Mandalay Region. When security personnel arrived at the hospital for further investigation, the victims was identified as U Phoe Tho (46 years old), a resident of Nghot Kha Lay Village in Naungcho Township of Shan State. On 15 July at 1:00 PM, a heavy weapon shell, fired by a combined group of Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) terrorists and so-called PDF terrorists, exploded in the vicinity of the victim’s village, causing his injuries, it is reported.

It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law. 

MOHA

16 July 2025

Terrorists are ruthlessly carrying out abductions, killings and armed attacks, using both heavy and small weapons, on wards and villages, as well as conducting drone strikes, all with the intent to harm civilians and spread fear. They are also indiscriminately planting landmines on public roads, targeting government offices with explosives and engaging in destructive acts without regard for reason or morality.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 15 July 2025 at 8:50 AM, a so-called PDF terrorist group fired improvised rockets into Si Tine Kan Village in Madaya Township of Mandalay Region. One of the rocket shells exploded within the village. As a result, U Thet Naing Soe (42 years old) and Ko Soe Thu Zar Lin (aka) Phoe Thauk Kyar (16 years old), both residents of the village, sustained shrapnel injuries. They are currently receiving medical treatment at their respective houses, it is reported.

It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law.

MOHA

16 July 2025

Terrorist groups are committing inhumane acts with the intent to disrupt the education system, which is dedicated to improving and advancing children's learning. These acts include the destruction of school textbooks and stationery, the intimidation and abduction of education staff and students, targeted killings, the planting of explosive devices to destroy educational buildings and sending threatening letters to the teachers.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 15 July 2025 at 10:35 AM, a report stated that a 100-household elder was abducted by a so-called PDF terrorist group in Lat Pan Ta Khar Village, Taungoo Township of Bago Region. Upon further investigation by security personnel, it was found that the incident had occurred when U Win Naing (58 years old), a 100-household elder, and resident of the village, was near the boundary of a dam close to his village when six so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles abducted him, on 14 July 2025 at 10:00 PM. The terrorists took him toward Ka Yin Ni Kone Village in Htantapin Township, it is reported.

It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incidents to take effective action in accordance with the law. 

MOHA

16 July 2025

Armed terrorist groups are committing acts of violence: such as armed attacks, mine explosions and arson; targeting administrative buildings, roads, bridges and public areas, with the intent to disrupt governance mechanisms and undermine peace and stability in the country.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 15 July 2025 at 1:00 AM, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived by three motorcycles at Kwin Gyi Village in Thegon Township of Bago Region, coming from the side of Yae Soat Pin Village, located about one mile southeast of Kwin Gyi Village. They set fire to the Village Administrator’s Office. As a result, the building (measuring approximately 15 feet in length, 20 feet in width and 12 feet in height) was completely burned down, it is reported.

It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law. 

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A handover ceremony of PDF members who had attended training in areas previously controlled by ethnic armed groups and had re-entered under the legal framework without committing any crimes was held at the Aung San Hall of the Southeast Command, was held to formally hand over to their parents or guardians on July 16.

The event was attended by Mon State Chief Minister U Aung Kyi Thein, Commander of the Southeast Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Lin Maung, relevant departmental officials, the reintegrated PDF members, and their families.

At the beginning of the ceremony, the Chief Minister and the Commander gave honorary speeches. Five PDF members who had not committed any offenses handed over their weapons to the authorities. The Chief Minister, Commander, and Mon State Ministers received the weapons and presented the youth with commemorative gifts and financial support.

Next, one of the PDF youth representatives expressed their gratitude. The Chief Minister, Commander, and officials then warmly met and encouraged the reintegrated individuals and their families.

The government has announced that members of the PDF and other organizations who surrender their weapons and return to civilian life in accordance with the established rules and within the legal framework will be welcomed. As a result, PDF members from various regions and states who have not committed any crimes have been re-entering under the legal framework, and relevant officials are in the process of handing them over to their parents or guardians.

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16 July 2025

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 15 July 2025 at 8:30 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Jin Ye Tal Teik Village, Mindon Township of Magway Region. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, the victim was identified as U Thura Swe (aka) Ah Kyi Kaung (41 years old), a resident of the village. While he was at his house, six so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by three motorcycles, abducted him, accusing him of being a “decoy”. The terrorists took him to an area near a creek west of the village, where they gunned him down. As a result, U Thura Swe (aka) Ah Kyi Kaung died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the aforementioned case, it is reported. 

MOHA

16 July 2025

In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 15 July 2025 at 1:45 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Sin Phyu Kyun Station Hospital in Salin Township of Magway Region. When security personnel arrived at the hospital for further investigation, the victim was identified as U Zaw Htet (30 years old), a resident of Chaung Phyu Village in Salin Township. The victim had accidentally stepped on a land mine, planted by a so-called PDF terrorist group near a mango tree within the compound of the village clinic. As a result, he sustained severe injuries, it is reported.

 It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law. 

MOHA

15 July 2025

Terrorist groups are committing inhumane acts with the intent to disrupt the education system, which is dedicated to improving and advancing children's learning. These acts include the destruction of school textbooks and stationery, the intimidation and abduction of education staff and students, targeted killings, the planting of explosive devices to destroy educational buildings and sending threatening letters to the teachers.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 14 July 2025 at 4:50 PM, a report stated that an education staff member had been abducted by a so-called PDF terrorist group near Kyun Dauk Village in Natogyi Township of Mandalay Region. Upon further investigation by security personnel, it was found that the incident occurred on 13 July 2025 at 4:00 PM, U Bo Aung Naing (56 years old), the Natogyi Township Education Officer, a resident of Aung Nan Yeik Thar (East) Ward in Chanayetharzan Township, was travelling in a passenger vehicle from Natogyi Town to Kyun Dauk Village. When the vehicle reached an area near Kyun Dauk Village, a so-called PDF terrorist group forced it to stop and abducted U Bo Aung Naing, it is reported.

Similarly, at 6:55 PM, approximately 10 so-called PDF terrorists arrived by 10 motorcycles at Na Nge- Gway Cho Village in Natmauk Township of Magway Region. They abducted Daw Soe Soe Nyunt (43 years old), Daw Mar Mar Swe (35 years old) and Daw Hnin Hnin Wai (26 years old), all junior assistant teachers from the Basic Education Post Primary School in the village. The terrorists took them toward Shaw Taung Village, it is reported.

 It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incidents to take effective action in accordance with the law.

MOHA