A child killed in a heavy weapon attack by a so-called PDF terrorist group in  Natogyi Township of Mandalay Region.
Security news / Security-Local news - Mon, 21-Jul-2025

21 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.

21 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 20 July 2025 at 8:40 AM, a so-called PDF terrorist group fired heavy weapons into Pyin Si Village in Natogyi Township of Mandalay Region. The heavy weapon shells exploded within the village. As a result, Ma Wai Tha Zin Oo (three years old) and resident of the village, died on the spot, while Daw Nyunt Sein (56 years old), also a resident of the village, sustained shrapnel injuries. The injured individual is currently receiving medical treatment, 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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21 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 20 July 2025 at 8:40 AM, a so-called PDF terrorist group fired heavy weapons into Pyin Si Village in Natogyi Township of Mandalay Region. The heavy weapon shells exploded within the village. As a result, Ma Wai Tha Zin Oo (three years old) and resident of the village, died on the spot, while Daw Nyunt Sein (56 years old), also a resident of the village, sustained shrapnel injuries. The injured individual is currently receiving medical treatment, 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

Restoring Normalcy: Naungcho road reopened, aid provided to returning locals
Security news / Security-Local news - Sun, 20-Jul-2025

Tatmadaw has reopened the key road between Naungcho and Taung Kham after regaining full control from TNLA, DPLA, and MDY-PDF terrorist armed groups on July 16.

Tatmadaw has reopened the key road between Naungcho and Taung Kham after regaining full control from TNLA, DPLA, and MDY-PDF terrorist armed groups on July 16.

Local residents who had fled are now returning to their homes. On Saturday, Shan State Chief Minister U Aung Aung and senior officials met in Naungcho to coordinate efforts for restoring the town. Plans include restoring electricity, sanitation, education, healthcare, and local administration. Temporary clinics and schools will be set up, and security will be ensured for civil servants.

The government is also distributing food and supplies including rice, oil, beans and pulses, and fish paste, to each household. Officials visited religious sites, schools, hospitals, and staff housing, reaffirming their commitment to fully restore normal life in Naungcho.

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Tatmadaw has reopened the key road between Naungcho and Taung Kham after regaining full control from TNLA, DPLA, and MDY-PDF terrorist armed groups on July 16.

Local residents who had fled are now returning to their homes. On Saturday, Shan State Chief Minister U Aung Aung and senior officials met in Naungcho to coordinate efforts for restoring the town. Plans include restoring electricity, sanitation, education, healthcare, and local administration. Temporary clinics and schools will be set up, and security will be ensured for civil servants.

The government is also distributing food and supplies including rice, oil, beans and pulses, and fish paste, to each household. Officials visited religious sites, schools, hospitals, and staff housing, reaffirming their commitment to fully restore normal life in Naungcho.

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Providing Assistance: Safe return of displaced locals to Naungcho
Security news / Security-Local news - Sun, 20-Jul-2025

Tatmadaw columns are assisting ethnic locals in safely returning to Naungcho town, following recent operations that regained full control of the area from terrorist armed groups.

After clearing terrorists from Taung Kham and Naungcho on July 16, local residents welcomed the Tatmadaw’s presence and expressed support.

Tatmadaw columns are assisting ethnic locals in safely returning to Naungcho town, following recent operations that regained full control of the area from terrorist armed groups.

After clearing terrorists from Taung Kham and Naungcho on July 16, local residents welcomed the Tatmadaw’s presence and expressed support.

On July 18, efforts began to reopen government offices and restore essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic activities. Security forces and administrative officials have been working together to provide necessary supplies, including food and household items, donated by Shan State Government, Mandalay Region Government, and well-wishers. To ensure safe resettlement, mine clearance and area security operations are being carried out to remove landmines planted by terrorists.

On the morning of July 19, a military column reached Laungphan Village, about 7 miles northwest of Naungcho, and met with displaced ethnic locals who had fled during the terrorist occupation. The returning villagers welcomed the Tatmadaw and requested support for resettlement.

In response, Tatmadaw arranged transport, provided food, and helped move belongings back to their homes. Locals expressed gratitude and joy at being able to safely return to their native villages.

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Tatmadaw columns are assisting ethnic locals in safely returning to Naungcho town, following recent operations that regained full control of the area from terrorist armed groups.

After clearing terrorists from Taung Kham and Naungcho on July 16, local residents welcomed the Tatmadaw’s presence and expressed support.

On July 18, efforts began to reopen government offices and restore essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic activities. Security forces and administrative officials have been working together to provide necessary supplies, including food and household items, donated by Shan State Government, Mandalay Region Government, and well-wishers. To ensure safe resettlement, mine clearance and area security operations are being carried out to remove landmines planted by terrorists.

On the morning of July 19, a military column reached Laungphan Village, about 7 miles northwest of Naungcho, and met with displaced ethnic locals who had fled during the terrorist occupation. The returning villagers welcomed the Tatmadaw and requested support for resettlement.

In response, Tatmadaw arranged transport, provided food, and helped move belongings back to their homes. Locals expressed gratitude and joy at being able to safely return to their native villages.

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Peace and Stability: Twelve DPLA members rejoin legal fold
Security news / Security-Local news - Sun, 20-Jul-2025

Twelve members of the DPLA armed group, including one woman, returned to the legal fold, with weapons and ammunition.

Twelve members of the DPLA armed group, including one woman, returned to the legal fold, with weapons and ammunition.

The group turned in 13 guns including 12 Type-81s and one MA-1, over 1,500 ammunition. They were awarded 6.5 million kyats as a reward. The returnees stated they were ordinary villagers forcibly recruited and mistreated by armed groups. They escaped through villages in Naungcho Township and reported to the military near Nyaung Htauk Village. A handover ceremony was held in Pyin Oo Lwin, with military and local officials present.

The returnees signed pledges and were reunited with their families. Authorities say support will be provided to all who wish to return peacefully and surrender weapons, encouraging others to come forward through local administrators, military units, or police stations.

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Twelve members of the DPLA armed group, including one woman, returned to the legal fold, with weapons and ammunition.

The group turned in 13 guns including 12 Type-81s and one MA-1, over 1,500 ammunition. They were awarded 6.5 million kyats as a reward. The returnees stated they were ordinary villagers forcibly recruited and mistreated by armed groups. They escaped through villages in Naungcho Township and reported to the military near Nyaung Htauk Village. A handover ceremony was held in Pyin Oo Lwin, with military and local officials present.

The returnees signed pledges and were reunited with their families. Authorities say support will be provided to all who wish to return peacefully and surrender weapons, encouraging others to come forward through local administrators, military units, or police stations.

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Nepal bans Telegram app

Nepal on Friday barred access to the Telegram app, citing the use of the social media platform for criminal activities. The Nepal Telecommunications Authority issued a notice ordering telecom service providers to immediately stop access to the app.

Nepal on Friday barred access to the Telegram app, citing the use of the social media platform for criminal activities. The Nepal Telecommunications Authority issued a notice ordering telecom service providers to immediately stop access to the app.

"The number of online frauds has been continuously increasing in Nepal with the use of the Telegram app and it has been understood that the app has been used in serious crimes such as money laundering," the notice said. "Therefore, all telecommunication service providers are instructed to immediately restrict or shut down access to the Telegram app," it added.

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Nepal on Friday barred access to the Telegram app, citing the use of the social media platform for criminal activities. The Nepal Telecommunications Authority issued a notice ordering telecom service providers to immediately stop access to the app.

"The number of online frauds has been continuously increasing in Nepal with the use of the Telegram app and it has been understood that the app has been used in serious crimes such as money laundering," the notice said. "Therefore, all telecommunication service providers are instructed to immediately restrict or shut down access to the Telegram app," it added.

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Rehabilitation in Naungcho: Locals welcome stability and support reconstruction
Security news / Security-Local news - Sat, 19-Jul-2025

Naung Cho town in northern Shan State has been fully regained by the Tatmadaw after previously being under temporary control of terrorist groups.

Local ethnic residents have welcomed and supported the Tatmadaw’s return, expressing happiness and cooperation in restoring peace and normalcy. Many residents who had fled due to conflict are now returning to their homes.

Naung Cho town in northern Shan State has been fully regained by the Tatmadaw after previously being under temporary control of terrorist groups.

Local ethnic residents have welcomed and supported the Tatmadaw’s return, expressing happiness and cooperation in restoring peace and normalcy. Many residents who had fled due to conflict are now returning to their homes.

During the terrorists' control, civilians suffered from displacement, loss of property, human rights violations, and disruption of education, healthcare, and livelihoods. The Tatmadaw is now working to restore essential services, including repairing damaged infrastructure like government offices, schools, hospitals, and religious buildings. Mine clearance operations and security measures are also underway.

Government officials and volunteers have arrived in Naung Cho with food, supplies, and aid to assist returnees. Plans are in place to reopen schools, clinics, and administrative offices to help restore normal life. Local people expressed their desire for lasting peace, the return of education for their children, and full rehabilitation of the town. They also called for similar efforts in other towns still under the control of terrorists groups, so civilians can resume their daily lives in safety.

The public continues to place trust in Tatmadaw to provide security and counter ongoing threats from terrorists.

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Naung Cho town in northern Shan State has been fully regained by the Tatmadaw after previously being under temporary control of terrorist groups.

Local ethnic residents have welcomed and supported the Tatmadaw’s return, expressing happiness and cooperation in restoring peace and normalcy. Many residents who had fled due to conflict are now returning to their homes.

During the terrorists' control, civilians suffered from displacement, loss of property, human rights violations, and disruption of education, healthcare, and livelihoods. The Tatmadaw is now working to restore essential services, including repairing damaged infrastructure like government offices, schools, hospitals, and religious buildings. Mine clearance operations and security measures are also underway.

Government officials and volunteers have arrived in Naung Cho with food, supplies, and aid to assist returnees. Plans are in place to reopen schools, clinics, and administrative offices to help restore normal life. Local people expressed their desire for lasting peace, the return of education for their children, and full rehabilitation of the town. They also called for similar efforts in other towns still under the control of terrorists groups, so civilians can resume their daily lives in safety.

The public continues to place trust in Tatmadaw to provide security and counter ongoing threats from terrorists.

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Germany deports 81 Afghans convicted of crimes

On Friday, Berlin said it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes in Germany in the second such operation to their Taliban-controlled homeland. Germany stopped deportations to Afghanistan and closed its embassy in Kabul following the Taliban's return to power in 2021. Berlin has had only indirect contact with the Taliban authorities through third parties.

On Friday, Berlin said it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes in Germany in the second such operation to their Taliban-controlled homeland. Germany stopped deportations to Afghanistan and closed its embassy in Kabul following the Taliban's return to power in 2021. Berlin has had only indirect contact with the Taliban authorities through third parties.

The previous government of Social Democrat chancellor Olaf Scholz expelled a group of 28 Afghans convicted of crimes on August 30, 2024, marking the first such action since the Taliban's return to power. Friday's operation was carried out with the help of Qatar, the German interior ministry said, adding that such expulsions must be able to continue in the future.

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On Friday, Berlin said it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes in Germany in the second such operation to their Taliban-controlled homeland. Germany stopped deportations to Afghanistan and closed its embassy in Kabul following the Taliban's return to power in 2021. Berlin has had only indirect contact with the Taliban authorities through third parties.

The previous government of Social Democrat chancellor Olaf Scholz expelled a group of 28 Afghans convicted of crimes on August 30, 2024, marking the first such action since the Taliban's return to power. Friday's operation was carried out with the help of Qatar, the German interior ministry said, adding that such expulsions must be able to continue in the future.

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Peace and Reintegration: 25 armed group members rejoin legal fold across Myanmar
Security news / Security-Local news - Sat, 19-Jul-2025

A total of 25 members from various armed groups, including KIA, KPF, DPLA, TNLA, and MDY-PDF, have surrendered their arms and re-entered civilian life under the government’s peace and reintegration program.

Among them, 10 members from KIA and KPF voluntarily returned to the legal fold in Putao, where they were welcomed at a ceremony attended by military officials, civil servants, and their families. They received support items and signed pledges to live peacefully under the law before being handed over to their guardians.

A total of 25 members from various armed groups, including KIA, KPF, DPLA, TNLA, and MDY-PDF, have surrendered their arms and re-entered civilian life under the government’s peace and reintegration program.

Among them, 10 members from KIA and KPF voluntarily returned to the legal fold in Putao, where they were welcomed at a ceremony attended by military officials, civil servants, and their families. They received support items and signed pledges to live peacefully under the law before being handed over to their guardians.

On separate occasion, 15 more individuals, 5 from DPLA and 10 from MDY-PDF, also returned through nearby military camps, expressing trust in the government's peace efforts and a desire to leave behind armed struggle.

Government officials confirmed that those who surrender peacefully and have not committed crimes will be accepted and supported. Additional surrenders are expected, and authorities are encouraging others to contact local administration offices or military units to reintegrate. Rewards will also be given for surrendering arms and ammunition.

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A total of 25 members from various armed groups, including KIA, KPF, DPLA, TNLA, and MDY-PDF, have surrendered their arms and re-entered civilian life under the government’s peace and reintegration program.

Among them, 10 members from KIA and KPF voluntarily returned to the legal fold in Putao, where they were welcomed at a ceremony attended by military officials, civil servants, and their families. They received support items and signed pledges to live peacefully under the law before being handed over to their guardians.

On separate occasion, 15 more individuals, 5 from DPLA and 10 from MDY-PDF, also returned through nearby military camps, expressing trust in the government's peace efforts and a desire to leave behind armed struggle.

Government officials confirmed that those who surrender peacefully and have not committed crimes will be accepted and supported. Additional surrenders are expected, and authorities are encouraging others to contact local administration offices or military units to reintegrate. Rewards will also be given for surrendering arms and ammunition.

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Peru eradicates more than 17,000 hectares of coca crops

Peruvian police eradicated coca plants as part of a national plan that targets more than 17,000 hectares of illegal crops in the first half of 2025, according to the government. Peru, one of the world's top coca leaf producers, aims to eliminate over 34,000 hectares this year, up from 26,475 in 2024.

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Peruvian police eradicated coca plants as part of a national plan that targets more than 17,000 hectares of illegal crops in the first half of 2025, according to the government. Peru, one of the world's top coca leaf producers, aims to eliminate over 34,000 hectares this year, up from 26,475 in 2024.

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Peruvian police eradicated coca plants as part of a national plan that targets more than 17,000 hectares of illegal crops in the first half of 2025, according to the government. Peru, one of the world's top coca leaf producers, aims to eliminate over 34,000 hectares this year, up from 26,475 in 2024.

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Innocent civilian shot dead by so-called PDF terrorists in Sagaing Township of Sagaing Region.
Security news / Security-Local news - Sat, 19-Jul-2025

19 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.

19 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 18 July 2025 at 2:20 PM, a report stated that a woman was shot dead in Pat Ngar Sal Village, Sagaing Township of Sagaing Region. When security personnel conducted further investigation, the victim was identified as Daw Ohn Mar (54 years old), a resident of the village. The incident occurred on 17 July 2025 at 12:00 PM, when the victim was at her house, approximately 20 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by five motorcycles and a car and opened fire on her. As a result, Daw Ohn Mar 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

19 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 18 July 2025 at 2:20 PM, a report stated that a woman was shot dead in Pat Ngar Sal Village, Sagaing Township of Sagaing Region. When security personnel conducted further investigation, the victim was identified as Daw Ohn Mar (54 years old), a resident of the village. The incident occurred on 17 July 2025 at 12:00 PM, when the victim was at her house, approximately 20 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by five motorcycles and a car and opened fire on her. As a result, Daw Ohn Mar 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