Myanmar Military News Updates – May 26, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Eight Individuals Involved in Drug Trafficking and Use Arrested During TNLA’s Surprise Inspection in Mogok
May 26
The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA/PSLF) has confirmed that eight individuals involved in the sale and use of narcotics were arrested during a surprise inspection operation conducted by the Ta'ang-controlled township police force in Mogok, located in the 2nd Military Region under Ta'ang administration.
According to the report, on the night of May 25 at around 11:00 p.m., members of the district and township police forces jointly carried out a surprise inspection within the town. During the operation, three individuals—Ko Naing Min Htet, Sai Ko Ko Aung, and Ko Zaw Thet Htwe—were apprehended with a total of 15 packets and 207 tablets of yaba (methamphetamine), along with three bottles containing two pressed tablets of heroin (referred to as “white opium”).
Following this, five more individuals identified as drug users—Soe Chit Thu, Nyi Min Khant, Aung Zaw Htet, Kyaw Zin Oo, and Apyo—were subsequently arrested by the Ta'ang township police. The TNLA stated that legal action will be taken against all the detained individuals in accordance with the law.
Similarly, on May 21, a male resident from the Thanlwin South Ward in Mogok was arrested by the township police force following reports that he was involved in drug trafficking. A large quantity of narcotics was seized during the investigation.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Justice For Myanmar Exposes 54 ASEAN-Based Companies Supporting Myanmar Military with Taxes, Jet Fuel, and Technology, Complicit in Atrocities
May 26
Justice For Myanmar (JFM) has released a report exposing 54 companies based in ASEAN countries that have supported the Myanmar military junta with tax payments, jet fuel, and various technologies, thereby contributing to grave crimes committed by the regime.
According to the report, these companies from ASEAN member states have maintained business relations with the junta and its military-controlled enterprises even after the attempted coup on February 1, 2021. Some of these companies have been named for the first time.
These businesses are said to be supporting the junta’s violent military operations against civilians through various means—including tax payments derived from military-controlled oil and gas, timber, and land leasing sectors, as well as the provision of jet fuel, telecommunications equipment, and surveillance technologies.
Justice For Myanmar spokesperson Yadanar Maung stated:
“ASEAN’s failure to address corporate complicity has enabled the Myanmar junta to escalate its campaign of terror. During its violent crackdown, the junta has massacred thousands of civilians and displaced millions. ASEAN must take concrete action. It is time to respect the rights and democratic aspirations of the people of Myanmar and end corporate complicity with the junta.”
Among the companies named in the report is Thailand’s partially state-owned PTTEP. The company is working in close collaboration with the junta on two major offshore gas projects, and its parent company PTT is reportedly financing military atrocities and crimes against humanity through revenue from gas sales.
Similarly, Malaysian oilfield service company ENRA Group has been providing infrastructure support—including gas storage and transport facilities—for the junta-linked Yetagun gas project. ENRA's operations in Myanmar were cited as a major revenue source for the company in both 2023 and 2024.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Free Burma Action Committee Holds 157th Protest Rally
May 26
The Free Burma Action Committee (FBAC) has organized its 157th protest rally.
On the afternoon of May 24, a public demonstration was held in front of the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, USA. The protest was led by the FBAC and joined by members of the Burmese community in the United States.
Protesters voiced their opposition to foreign interference in Myanmar’s internal affairs and demanded respect for the will of the Burmese people.
This report was submitted by Radio NUG correspondent Tharki.
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