An innocent civilian injured in a heavy weapon attack by a combined group of Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) terrorists and so-called PDF terrorists in Nyaungcho Township of Shan State.
Security news / Security-Local news - Thu, 17-Jul-2025

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.

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. 

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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. 

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100-Household Elder Abducted by So-Called PDF Terrorist Group in Taungoo Township of Bago Region
Security news / Security-Local news - Wed, 16-Jul-2025

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.

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. 

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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. 

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 Two innocent civilians injured in an improvised rocket attack by a so-called  PDF terrorist group in Madaya Township of Mandalay Region.
Security news / Security-Local news - Wed, 16-Jul-2025

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.

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

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.

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    Destruction of the Village Administrator’s Office by a so-called  PDF terrorist group in Thegon Township of Bago Region.
Security news / Security-Local news - Wed, 16-Jul-2025

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.

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. 

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. 

MOHA

An innocent civilian injured after stepping on a land mine planted by a so-called  PDF terrorist group in Salin Township of Magway Region.
Security news / Security-Local news - Wed, 16-Jul-2025

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.

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

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

Pacific Regional and National Security Conference in Suva, Fiji

The 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference is being held in Suva from 14-16 July. During the first session on July 14, senior Pacific political leaders have called for urgent regional unity, a stronger homegrown security framework, and peace rooted in Pacific values.

The 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference is being held in Suva from 14-16 July. During the first session on July 14, senior Pacific political leaders have called for urgent regional unity, a stronger homegrown security framework, and peace rooted in Pacific values.

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated that external conflicts, illegal fishing, climate change, transnational crime, and growing economic problems are all harming the region’s environment and people. Rabuka believes that Pacific Regionalism is the only effective way to tackle these widespread issues.

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The 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference is being held in Suva from 14-16 July. During the first session on July 14, senior Pacific political leaders have called for urgent regional unity, a stronger homegrown security framework, and peace rooted in Pacific values.

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated that external conflicts, illegal fishing, climate change, transnational crime, and growing economic problems are all harming the region’s environment and people. Rabuka believes that Pacific Regionalism is the only effective way to tackle these widespread issues.

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Ceremony of handing over: Mon State CM attended the ceremony
Security news / Security-Local news - Wed, 16-Jul-2025

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.

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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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 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

Opening of Military Training: Mon State CM attended the ceremony
Security news / Security-Local news - Tue, 15-Jul-2025

The opening ceremony for Mon State People's Military Service Training Course No. 15 was held on July 14, at the No. 4 Advanced Military Training School in Wae Keli Village, Thanbyuzayat Township.

The opening ceremony for Mon State People's Military Service Training Course No. 15 was held on July 14, at the No. 4 Advanced Military Training School in Wae Keli Village, Thanbyuzayat Township.

Attendees included Chairman of the State People's Military Service Conscription Committee and Chief Minister of Mon State U Aung Kyi Thein, Vice Chairman (2) of the Committee and Minister for Security and Border Affairs Colonel Kyaw Swer Myint, Committee Secretary, departmental officials, officers and other ranks from the No. 4 Advanced Military Training School; and the military service trainees.

First, the Acting Principal of the No. 4 Advanced Military Training School, Colonel Wunna Aung, delivered the opening speech. After that, the Chief Minister and officials extended warm greetings and encouragement to the trainees.

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The opening ceremony for Mon State People's Military Service Training Course No. 15 was held on July 14, at the No. 4 Advanced Military Training School in Wae Keli Village, Thanbyuzayat Township.

Attendees included Chairman of the State People's Military Service Conscription Committee and Chief Minister of Mon State U Aung Kyi Thein, Vice Chairman (2) of the Committee and Minister for Security and Border Affairs Colonel Kyaw Swer Myint, Committee Secretary, departmental officials, officers and other ranks from the No. 4 Advanced Military Training School; and the military service trainees.

First, the Acting Principal of the No. 4 Advanced Military Training School, Colonel Wunna Aung, delivered the opening speech. After that, the Chief Minister and officials extended warm greetings and encouragement to the trainees.

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So-Called PDF Terrorists Abduct Natogyi Township Education Officer and Three Female Teachers from Natmauk Township, Disrupting Education Sector
Security news / Security-Local news - Tue, 15-Jul-2025

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.

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

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