In an exclusive interview with DVB, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Kelley Currie has outlined her primary operational priorities following extensive engagement with civil society groups since officially assuming the mandate on May 1. Succeeding Tom Andrews, Currie stated she has held consultations with “probably about 50 different organizations” [...] The post UN Special Rapporteur Kelley Currie outlines priorities on situation of human rights in Myanmar appeared first on DVB .
Three gyrocopters and a helicopter bombed a vehicle mechanic shop in rural Ye-U Township, killing six employees and a customer in the resistance stronghold
Regime troops stationed at a village in Mandalay’s Ngazun Township launch drone attacks on three nearby villages, killing four and injuring eight others
The regime’s Union Election Commission (UEC) announced on Tuesday that two elected members of parliament from the People’s Party representing Tanintharyi Region’s Myeik and Launglon townships have been dismissed from their legislative roles. The decision to unseat the lawmakers comes nearly eight months after the conclusion of the regime’s 2025–26 elections, systematically reallocating both parliamentary [...] The post Union Election Commission ousts 2 opposition lawmakers, handing seats to military-backed USDP appeared first on DVB .
Myanmar scraps ‘even-odd’ fuel rationing system The regime’s spokesperson Khaing Khaing Soe announced on Wednesday in Naypyidaw that the new fuel control measure “even-odd” licensing system, launched on March 7, was abolished as of Wednesday. She told regime media that the new quick response (QR) code system to purchase petrol will continue as it is [...] The post Myanmar scraps ‘even-odd’ fuel rationing system; Cluster munition report highlights military bombing campaigns appeared first on DVB .
The Myanmar regime abolished its controversial “even-odd” vehicle license plate fuel rationing system on Wednesday, citing severe transport disruptions suffered by the public. Speaking at a press conference in Naypyidaw, regime spokesperson Khaing Khaing Soe confirmed the immediate cancellation of the vehicular plate rotation while clarifying that the digital quick response (QR) code system used [...] The post Myanmar regime scraps ‘even-odd’ fuel rationing system, retains QR tracking amid energy crisis appeared first on DVB .
Recent signs of increased military activity along a key trade route have raised fears of a resumption of hostilities, despite a Chinese-brokered ceasefire
Exiled Myanmar director Thet Paing Win, known professionally The Khit Nay, released his 2026 feature film RAY The Movie documenting the sacrifices of artists and public figures who joined the armed resistance following the 2021 military coup.. “They traded their crowns, medals, and comfortable lives for a fight that demanded their very souls. From the [...] The post Exiled Myanmar filmmaker The Khit Nay documents Spring Revolution in feature film ‘RAY’ appeared first on DVB .
Search operations are underway for 13-year-old who went missing after being swept away by floodwater in Yangon’s Tamwe Township on Monday after heavy rain since early September has inundated major roads and residential areas across several townships this week. “We have not found his body yet. We are still searching,” a Tamwe resident told DVB [...] The post 13-year-old missing as severe monsoon flooding and municipal power failures inundate Yangon appeared first on DVB .
A major American aid group is promising to deliver more medicines in high-need areas around the world after receiving its largest ever donation. Americares, a nonprofit that supports thousands of health centers globally, announced a $50 million USD gift Wednesday from an unidentified Connecticut family. The contribution represents an unusual expansion at a time when [...] The post An unnamed donor responds to global aid cuts with a record gift for the nonprofit Americares appeared first on DVB .
After a three year hiatus, the UWSA has restarted operations at what was formerly one of the world’s largest tin mines, according to the International Crisis Group
Following a resistance attack on a pharmaceutical factory-turned junta base, regime airstrikes have killed five and displaced thousands in Magway’s Pakokku Township
