Junta Minister Donates Buddha Statue and TV Antenna Dish in Kyaukme and Hsipaw

The junta’s information minister, U Maung Maung Ohn, visited Kyaukme and Hsipaw in northern Shan State—townships heavily damaged by its airstrikes, including civilian homes—where he donated Buddha statue and MRTV antenna dish.

Vast Hidden Opium Fields Spanning Thousands of Acres Uncovered Near Historic Panglong

Panglong in southern Shan State—the historic town of the Panglong Conference and the signing of the landmark Panglong Agreement—has long stood as a symbol of national unity in Myanmar.

Junta Boss Blames Brotherhood Alliance for Worsening Public Economy

Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing, blamed the Brotherhood Alliance—comprising the Arakan Army (AA), Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA)—which spearheaded the Operation 1027, for worsening the public’s socio-economic conditions.

Millions Kyats of Bribes Keep Gambling Den Running in Lashio, Residents Disturbed

A gambling den on 19 Street in Ward (7) of Lashio, the capital of northern Shan State—currently under junta’s control—continues to operate by paying a total of 30 million Kyats for monthly to related regime departments, according to a resident who spoke to Shwe Phee Myay.

Fears for Safety as Junta Detains 3 Mogok Lisu Residents for 10 Days, Denying Family Access

The junta’s military troops stationed at a checkpoint reportedly detained three Lisu ethnic residents from Pein Pyit Village in Mogok, a township regained control by the junta’s military in Mandalay Region, according to a source close to the families.

Junta Troops at Mogok Hospital Attacked by Drones

Resistance forces carried out a drone bombing attack on the junta’s military troops stationed inside Mogok Hospital, in Mogok, a township in Mandalay Region which recently returned to junta control following intervention by China, ground sources told Shwe Phee Myay.

To Solidify Power, Junta’s ‘Sham Election’ Proceeds Despite Zero Public Interest

For the election, which is only about half a month away, the junta’s military is going door-to-door collecting household registration lists to garner votes.

Villagers Held 4 Hours at SSPP Checkpoint After Returning from Ta’ang New Year Festival

The Shan State Progress Party (SSPP) checkpoint near Sal Lant Village in Muse Township, northern Shan State, blocked the villagers returning from the Ta’ang New Year Festival from passing through the gate, according to accounts from those directly involved.

Junta Troops Expand Presence Outside Momeik, Seeks Control of Key Road

The junta’s military troops, who regained control of Momeik town in northern Shan State following intervention by China, are now stationing in areas outside the town and attempting to secure the Momeik–Twin Nge road section, sources familiar with the situation told Shwe Phee Myay.

Junta Raids SSPP Area, Arrests 28 Scam Operators

The junta’s military regime announced on December 1 that 28 individuals involved in operating online scam businesses were arrested near Tawng Hteik Village, in Kyaukme Township, northern Shan State.