Nine members of the MDY-PDF group, including 7 men and 2 women, have returned to civilian life under the government’s peace and reintegration program. They expressed trust in the Tatmadaw’s peace efforts and said they no longer wanted to be involved in armed conflict.

Between July 17 to 22, a total of 60 individuals including members from TNLA, DPLA, and MDY-PDF returned to the legal fold along with weapons and ammunition. The returned members stated they had been forced into armed groups and suffered hardship, poor living conditions, and internal discrimination. Due to fear, fatigue, and understanding the negative impact of their actions on civilians, they decided to leave the groups and return to peaceful life.

The returnees will be welcomed, supported, and reunited with their families. Those still wishing to return are encouraged to contact nearby authorities or military units. Rewards will be given for handing in weapons and ammunition.

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24 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 23 July 2025 at 1:00 PM, a report stated that three men with shrapnel injuries were admitted to Pyin Oo Lwin Township Public Hospital of Mandalay Region. When security personnel arrived at the hospital for further investigation, the victim were identified as Sai Aung Thet Paing (19 years old), a resident of Taung Nout Village in Kyaukme Township of Shan State; U Ar Li Ya (aka) Ohn Khine (56 years old), a resident of Ingyin Kone Village in Naungcho Township and Ko Zin Min Htet (33 years old), a resident of Lone Yone Village in Naungcho Township. According to the investigation, on 8 July 2025 at 6:00 PM, a heavy weapon shell exploded in the yard of Sai Aung Thet Paing. On 22 July 2025, at 10:00 AM, another shell exploded in the yard of U Ar Li Ya and later that day, at 7:00 PM, a third shell exploded in the yard of Ko Zin Min Htet. All the heavy weapon shells were fired by Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) terrorist group. As a result of these explosions, the aforementioned individuals sustained shrapnel 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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24 July 2025

Terrorist groups have been engaging in battles, carrying out attacks using heavy weapons, drones to drop bombs and improvised explosive devices across towns and villages in various states and regions. Moreover, they are committing inhumane acts of terror and criminal activities-including abducting and extorting money from local civilians, as well as killings.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 22 July 2025 at 5:30 AM, while U Htay Maung (69 years old), a retired ward/village clerk and resident of Mal Za Le Kwat Village in Seikphyu Township of Magway Region, was at his house, five so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and abducted him. The terrorists took him toward Daw Thar Village located approximately four miles north of the village. Upon reaching an area near Daw Thar Village, the terrorists threatened him, warning not to act as an “informant or decoy” and then released him. As a result, the victim returned to his house at 3:00 PM, it is reported.

Regarding the above incident, security personnel are continuing necessary operations in accordance with standard procedures to identify, apprehend and take action against the terrorists involved, it is reported.

MOHA

Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), oversaw on Wednesday a firing contest involving artillery sub-units of large combined units of the Korean People's Army, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.

The contest examined the sub-units' capability in carrying out a night march, combat deployment and firing attack on an unexpected enemy target in coastal regional environment and summer conditions, the report said. Kim expressed his satisfaction with the contest and its result. Lauding the artillery force as the core arm of the country's armed forces, Kim stressed the need to continuously and rapidly develop DPRK-style artillery tactics and combat methods.

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Tatmadaw has regained full control of Thabeikkyin town in Mandalay Region after an 11-month-long operation against terrorist armed groups. Thabeikkyin, located in northern Mandalay near Kachin and Shan States, had been seized in August 2024 by TNLA and PDF terrorist groups.

During their control, local security bases and villages were attacked, homes were burned, and public properties looted, leading many civilians to flee. Tatmadaw gradually launched counter-attacks supported by air, land, and navy forces, regaining control of several nearby villages by July.

On July 23, the Tatmadaw had recaptured the town completely. It is reported that 17 major battles and 45 skirmishes occurred during these operations, along with the recovery of 51 enemy bodies and 112 weapons. Terrorist groups used schools, hospitals, religious buildings, and civilian homes as defense positions and looted goods from local residents.

Tatmadaw is now clearing landmines and encouraging displaced residents to safely return through official channels, while government departments are working to restore basic services such as schools and hospitals.

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23 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 22 July 2025 at 7:45 PM, a report stated that a woman with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Mandalay Public Hospital in Chanayetharzan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel arrived at the hospital for further investigation, the victim was identified as Daw Khin Mar Cho (46 years old), a resident of Lat Sweat Village in Mahlaing Township. While the victim was at her house, a heavy weapon shell, fired by a so-called PDF terrorist group, exploded nearby, resulting in her 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

Since the Tatmadaw has completely regained control of Naungcho Township, local ethnic residents who had temporarily left their homes are now returning.

To assist them, staff from the Naungcho Township Immigration and Population Department Office began on July 21st to conduct fieldwork at No. 1 Basic Education High School in Naungcho. They are helping residents replace lost or damaged household registration lists and national identity cards, which were misplaced or destroyed during their temporary displacement.

On July 21st and 22nd, during these fieldwork efforts, 60 local residents who returned to Naungcho were assisted with filling out necessary documents and personal information. They were then issued new household registration lists and national identity cards. This process will continue to be provided consistently for the benefit of local residents, it’s learnt.

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23 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 22 July 2025 between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM, a so-called PDF terrorist group carried out a drone-attack by dropping bombs on Ku Taw Village in Saytottara Township of Magway Region. As a result, U Ne Ye (72 years old), U Boe Ngho (66 years old), U Htet Lin (29 years old) and Daw Aye Aye Thin (45 years old), all residents of the village, died on the spot. Additionally, four other villagers, U Thaung Shwe (78 years old), Daw Hnaung (66 years old), Mg Aung Chan Myae (19 years old), U Phoe Ngho (76 years old),  along with two members of the village’s People’s Militia; U Ye Win Aung (37 years old)  and U Tun Myat Naing (50 years old), sustained shrapnel injuries. All deceased and injured individuals were transported to Ngape Township Public Hospital for examination and 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

The collapse of shafts at the Lomera gold mine in the DR Congo's South Kivu province has trapped miners. The number of people underground and fatalities are still not confirmed. The area is controlled by the M23 armed group. Rescue efforts continued at the site and some trapped miners have been pulled out alive with injured.

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A drug trafficking ring that used maritime routes to transport and sell psychotropic substances valued at over 48.4 billion Kyats was apprehended in Insein Township, according to Myanmar Police Force.

The incident unfolded on July 12 at 6:30 PM, when a joint team from the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, acting on a tip-off, raided a rented house in Kyo East Ward, Insein Township, leased by Thein Win Tun and Tun Tun Lin (also known as Ko Tun). There, they arrested Zaw Zaw Lwin and seized 1,875 kilograms of ICE (methamphetamine), with a local value of 46.875 billion Kyats, 1.6 million stimulant tablets (valued at 1.6 billion Kyats), and one TOYOTA DYNA vehicle.

Based on follow-up investigations, Nay Myo Kyaw, who allegedly transferred the seized psychotropic drugs, was apprehended at 7:00 PM on Parami Road in Ward (16), Hlaing Township. On July 15, intelligence indicated that Kyi Phyu (also known as Kyaw Win Htay), responsible for transporting the psychotropic drugs, and Zaw Min Naing had fled towards Dawei.

Operations to apprehend them led to their arrest near Nyaung Khashay Village in Waw Township, along with a KLUGER vehicle. It was discovered that Kyi Phyu (also known as Kyaw Win Htay) was an absconding fugitive wanted in connection with a drug case.

Later that same day, at 4:30 PM, Soe Lin Paing (also known as Lin Lin), who was responsible for transporting the psychotropic drugs by sea to Malaysian territorial waters, was arrested at Nawaday Bridge in Pyay Township. On July 16, at 10:30 AM, Ye Tun (also known as Pae Nin or Poe Thargi ), the owner of the motorized boat used for transportation from the Yangon River estuary to Malaysian territorial waters, was apprehended in Pathein Gyi Township.

Ye Tun was also identified as an absconding fugitive wanted in a drug case. Finally, on July 17, at 4:30 PM, Thein Than Htay (also known as Zaw Zaw Aung or Nga Htay ), the owner of the Aung Yadana motorized boat responsible for transporting the psychotropic drugs to the Yangon River estuary, along with Kyaw Swar Min (also known as Min Min) and Myo Tun (also known as Ko Tun), were arrested in Mingaladon Township.

All arrested individuals are facing legal action under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Further investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in this criminal network. It has been revealed that this drug trafficking ring has repeatedly engaged in the maritime transportation and sale of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to foreign countries.

Consequently, measures are being taken to initiate further action under the Anti-Money Laundering Law to seize the financial proceeds and assets acquired from their drug trafficking activities as public property.

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