September 26, 2026 — m.CDM Domestic News
Hello everyone. From this point on, we will be presenting today’s m.CDM domestic news.
Today’s reports include:
1. The Arakan Army (AA) captures another Military Commission outpost near Sittwe; one Pyu Saw Htee member killed in Natogyi; three soldiers defect in Kani.
2. Two civilians killed and eight injured in a military airstrike in Kawlin Township.
3. Military aircraft circle Laiza for two consecutive days; KIA says China fired flares as a warning.
4. The military says pro-military artists, their children, and the children of cronies will also be subject to military service; young Myanmar nationals living abroad may also be entered into military-service lotteries and summoned for service.
We will also be presenting other news stories.
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1. AA captures another Military Commission outpost near Sittwe; one Pyu Saw Htee member killed in Natogyi; three soldiers defect in Kani
m.CDM, September 25
Military sources say the Arakan Army (AA) has captured another outpost belonging to the Military Commission during fighting along the border area between Sittwe and Ponnagyun townships in Rakhine State.
The AA reportedly launched a counteroffensive and seized a Military Commission outpost near Wabo Island.
In addition, on September 24, the AA captured another security outpost near Taw Kan village. Since fighting began on September 4, the AA is reported to have seized at least nine Military Commission positions.
During the battles for these positions, the military reportedly suffered significant casualties, while the AA also seized weapons, ammunition, and several prisoners.
Meanwhile, in Natogyi Township, Mandalay Region, three Pyu Saw Htee members who entered an area controlled by resistance forces were fired upon and intercepted, leaving one dead, according to the Myingyan Black Tiger (MBT) force.
The group said the three Pyu Saw Htee members, under the command of Thi Tar Yu Mon, entered the area on September 20. Resistance forces reportedly stopped them and repeatedly ordered them to surrender.
One Pyu Saw Htee member was captured with a pistol after being wounded, but later died from excessive blood loss. The other two escaped.
Separately, in Kani town, Sagaing Region, three soldiers from a Military Commission unit stationed there reportedly defected on September 22, bringing weapons with them.
Sources said resistance organizations are taking good care of the defectors and will help transport them to destinations of their choice.
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2. More than 300 Military Commission troops reportedly killed and four bases captured in August
m.CDM, September 25
According to a report issued by the Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government regarding military developments across the country during August, more than 300 Military Commission troops were killed.
The Ministry of Defence said in its September 25 statement that 344 Military Commission personnel were killed and 101 were wounded.
It also said that up to 10 Military Commission officers were among those killed, wounded, or captured. Resistance forces reportedly attacked military bases 12 times and captured four of them.
According to Ministry of Defence figures, more than 300 Military Commission personnel, including officers, were also killed in July, while more than 470 were wounded and 10 military positions were captured.
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3. Two civilians killed and eight injured in military airstrike in Kawlin Township
m.CDM, September 25
Two civilians were killed and eight others injured after the military carried out an airstrike on Kokkogone village, a civilian-populated area in eastern Kawlin Township, Sagaing Region, despite there being no fighting in the area, according to Kawlin District Battalion No. 1.
The battalion said the military bombed the area from the air and fired rockets shortly after 5 p.m. on September 24, causing civilian casualties.
The military reportedly carried out two aerial attacks on eastern Kawlin Township, dropping two bombs and firing four rockets.
As a result, two civilians were killed and eight injured, including two who were said to be in critical condition. Homes were also damaged, according to Kawlin District Battalion No. 1.
The battalion condemned the attack, saying there had been no military activity by resistance forces in the area and that the location was not a military target.
It also announced that those responsible for the airstrike would face retaliatory action.
According to records compiled by military-related news sources, the military has repeatedly conducted airstrikes on villages in Kawlin Township, causing civilian deaths and damage to homes.
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4. Military aircraft circle Laiza for two consecutive days; KIA says China fired flares as a warning
m.CDM, September 25
The Kachin Independence Organization/Kachin Independence Army (KIO/KIA) information department says Myanmar military Y-12 aircraft flew over Laiza, where the KIO/KIA headquarters is located, for two consecutive days, and that Chinese authorities fired flares as a warning while the aircraft were in the area.
Military Y-12 aircraft reportedly flew over Laiza and other areas along the Myanmar-China border on September 23 and 24.
The KIA said the flights caused fear among local residents, with some people taking shelter in bunkers.
According to local military sources, when Myanmar military aircraft arrived on September 23, aircraft were also seen operating on the Chinese side of the border.
The KIA said that although the military has been trying to reinforce its forces and resupply weapons and provisions in Kachin State by land and river routes, mounting battlefield losses have led it to rely increasingly on fighter aircraft to bomb towns and villages.
On September 24, aircraft reportedly bombed an area near Sinkhan in Bhamo Township. The KIA said it was still investigating whether there were casualties.
The military also reportedly bombed the Shwegu area, within KIA Brigade 11 and Battalion 12 territory, on September 24, injuring four civilians.
In Shwegu Township, the military reportedly dropped four bombs from fighter jets and another 28 bombs from a Y-12 aircraft.
In Hpakant Township, in KIA Brigade 9 territory, three fighter jets reportedly dropped six bombs on September 24, while a Y-12 aircraft dropped 21 bombs.
The KIO/KIA information department said no civilians or civilian homes were damaged in those attacks.
Because the military has continued carrying out airstrikes and military operations in Kachin State, the KIO Central Administration Office issued a notice dated September 22 urging the public to remain especially alert to the threat of airstrikes.
The notice advised people to avoid large gatherings, avoid unnecessary long-distance travel, share information about aircraft movements, and dig bomb shelters at every home.
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5. PNFC urges Pa-O people to join the revolution for political and social transformation
m.CDM, September 25
The Pa-O National Federal Council (PNFC) has urged the Pa-O people to take part in both the struggle against military dictatorship and a broader “Social Revolution” in order to achieve what it describes as full national liberation for the Pa-O people.
The appeal was included in a statement issued to mark the 51st Pa-O Martyrs’ Day on September 24.
The PNFC said that since 1988, Pa-O communities have continued to face oppression by the military and local armed groups, and that human-rights violations have become commonplace because of the lack of rule of law.
As an example, it said that on September 19 in Kyauktalonegyi Subtownship, villagers expelled a 72-year-old man suffering from paralysis into the forest on three separate occasions.
It also said that on September 16 in Taungle village, Pinlaung Township, a 20-year-old woman had her home destroyed and was beaten because she had met with her boyfriend.
In another case, on September 22 in Naungtaya Subtownship, Pinlaung Township, a man named Khun Kyaw Tun was reportedly beaten repeatedly by the PNO after being accused of using drugs.
The PNFC said such actions undermine both the sacrifices of Pa-O martyrs and the dignity of the Pa-O people as a whole, and described them as signs of the revival of an old feudal system.
The group said that although the feudal system had been opposed in the past, a democratic system had not been successfully established in its place, nor had sufficient awareness of basic human rights been developed.
The PNFC warned that similar conditions would continue as long as military dictatorship remained in place, and urged Pa-O people to participate actively in the revolution aimed at establishing a federal union.
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6. Chinland government education ministry warns schools not to be persuaded into linking with military-controlled schools
m.CDM, September 25
The Ministry of Education under the Chinland government has warned the public not to be persuaded by attempts by the military authorities to link local schools with schools under military control.
The ministry issued a statement dated September 24, saying the military was using various methods to seek public legitimacy while particularly targeting schools in resistance-controlled areas with persuasion and threats.
After the 2021 military coup, schools in Chin State were reopened through self-help arrangements organized jointly by Civil Disobedience Movement teachers and local communities, according to the ministry.
Despite many difficulties and challenges, the schools have remained open with public support and are providing education to large numbers of students.
The Chinland Ministry of Education also expressed appreciation for those who had made sacrifices to keep the schools operating, including teachers, parents, and members of the public.
The ministry said the military is currently trying through various means to gain legitimacy among the population and is using deception, threats, and inducements against people living in areas controlled by resistance forces.
It said particular efforts were being made to persuade or pressure schools to establish links with schools under military administration.
The ministry strongly urged the public not to be influenced by those efforts and to respond firmly in accordance with the stance of the resistance movement.
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7. Interim Federal Pharmacy Council announces its formation
m.CDM, September 25
The Interim Federal Pharmacy Council (IFPC) announced on September 25 that it had been formally established with the approval of the Federal Health Professional Council (FHPC).
The IFPC said it was formed on August 7 during the transitional period of efforts to establish what it describes as a free and just federal democratic union.
The council said its purpose is to enable pharmacy professionals who stand “on the side of truth” to provide public healthcare services in accordance with professional ethics and to cooperate in the health sectors of various interim federal units.
The IFPC said it is the first federal pharmacy council established for pharmacy professionals and aims to promote the development of the pharmaceutical sector in all areas while strengthening the role of pharmacy professionals.
The Interim Federal Pharmacy Council consists of pharmacy professionals representing various fields of pharmaceutical practice.
Its structure includes a chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, joint secretary, treasurer, and executive committee members.
The council said it aims to provide safe and high-quality healthcare services to all citizens.
It also plans to ensure legal protection for pharmacy professionals during the interim and transitional periods, while maintaining and continuously improving professional qualifications, skills, and ethical standards across the pharmaceutical sector.
The IFPC said it would also issue pharmacy licenses, cooperate with the FHPC to issue Good Standing Certificates (GSCs) for pharmacy professionals, expand representation of pharmacists, revise and coordinate policies and laws related to the pharmacy profession, and continue working to provide ethical healthcare services to the public.
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8. Sangha Union-Mandalay says it will continue supporting the Spring Revolution until its success
m.CDM, September 25
The Sangha Union-Mandalay announced on September 25, the 19th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, that it would continue supporting the Spring Revolution until its goals are achieved.
September 25 this year marks the 19th anniversary of the 2007 Saffron Revolution.
In its statement, the Sangha Union-Mandalay said it deeply honors and remembers the courage and sacrifices made by Buddhist monks and the public in 2007.
It described those events as an important chapter in Myanmar history in which injustice was peacefully resisted.
The statement said the present Spring Revolution has continued for more than five years.
It accused the military authorities of attempting to obtain legitimacy through what it called a “sham election,” while acting in complete opposition to the will of the people.
The statement also said the military continues to carry out airstrikes and acts of brutality against civilians, and argued that unity among all revolutionary forces is the key to the success of the Spring Revolution.
The Sangha Union-Mandalay said it believes military dictatorship can only be brought to an end through united cooperation among Buddhist monks, the public, students and young people, ethnic armed organizations, and other resistance forces.
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9. Gold-shop robberies and kidnappings continue in military-controlled Kyaukme and Monywa
m.CDM, September 25
Gold-shop robberies and kidnappings of entire families have continued to occur in Kyaukme, Shan State, and Monywa, Sagaing Region, both areas under military control, according to reports.
At around 11 a.m. on September 25, two men reportedly robbed Yati Hman Gold Shop near Yoma Bank in Kyaukme and fled with gold, cash, and mobile phones.
On September 12, Shwe Moe Yadana Gold Shop inside Kyaukme’s main market had also been robbed.
Two people were wounded by gunfire in that incident, and another robbery occurred before it was clear whether the actual perpetrators of the earlier attack had been arrested.
In Monywa, on the night of September 23, a group of people reportedly entered the home of real-estate broker Ko Myo Min Thant in Kwaygyi Ward and abducted him, his wife, and their two daughters.
On September 16, another Monywa real-estate broker, U Maung Oo, was reportedly lured away on the pretext of showing a property and then killed with a knife, while the person accompanying him was abducted.
Local residents said this brought the number of kidnappings involving real-estate brokers in the city to two within a week.
Residents have criticized the Military Commission forces, saying that although kidnappings, extortion, and armed robberies occur frequently, the authorities have failed to make arrests and instead focus on detaining young people for forced recruitment.
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10. Military says pro-military artists, their children, and children of cronies will also be subject to conscription; young people abroad may be included in military-service lotteries
m.CDM, September 25
During what the report described as a “sham parliament” session held by the military authorities on September 24, the military’s deputy defence minister said that artists and the children of prominent cronies would also be subject to military service.
Responding to a question about whether artists and the children of well-known figures would be called up for military service, Major General Aung Myo Thant said:
“Under the People’s Military Service Law, anyone who is not legally exempt may be called up for military service.”
He also said that, according to Myanmar’s 2024 census, more than 6.2 million men between the ages of 18 and 35 fall within the age group eligible for military service.
However, reports from the ground say young people are being forcibly detained and recruited, while people are also being bought and sold as substitutes for military-service quotas.
Veteran artists who have publicly spoken in favor of military service include director and painter Soe Moe, who said, “Serving in the military is something to be proud of,” and actor Nay Aung, who said, “People should be willing to sacrifice their lives for their country.”
Director and painter Soe Moe, who encouraged young people to perform military service, has reportedly sent his own grandson, who falls within the conscription age range, abroad to study.
Members of the public have pointed out that, in practice, young people from ordinary families are being detained and sent for military service, while the children of administrators, businesspeople, and artists have reportedly been able to avoid recruitment.
Resistance-aligned director The Khit Nay told the BBC that raising the issue in what he called the military’s “sham parliament” amounted to a warning that even the children of artists who had promoted and supported the military-service law might no longer be exempt.
In addition, a member of a military-service recruitment committee said the military authorities had instructed local officials to include the names of male Myanmar nationals aged 18 to 35 who are currently living abroad in future military-service lotteries.
According to the source, the names of young people abroad will be entered into upcoming lotteries, with parents or relatives required to draw lots on their behalf.
If a person’s name is selected, he would reportedly be required to return from abroad and perform military service.
The source said legal action could be taken if the person failed to return or if relatives refused to take part in the lottery on his behalf.
At present, the military is also accused of forcibly arresting and recruiting underage people and others who do not meet the legal eligibility requirements, leading many young people to flee abroad.
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That concludes today’s m.CDM domestic news program.
The reports presented today were provided by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.
For the latest news, please subscribe to our channel.
Thank you.
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Hello everyone. From this point on, we will be presenting today’s m.CDM domestic news.
Today’s reports include:
1. The Arakan Army (AA) captures another Military Commission outpost near Sittwe; one Pyu Saw Htee member killed in Natogyi; three soldiers defect in Kani.
2. Two civilians killed and eight injured in a military airstrike in Kawlin Township.
3. Military aircraft circle Laiza for two consecutive days; KIA says China fired flares as a warning.
4. The military says pro-military artists, their children, and the children of cronies will also be subject to military service; young Myanmar nationals living abroad may also be entered into military-service lotteries and summoned for service.
We will also be presenting other news stories.
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1. AA captures another Military Commission outpost near Sittwe; one Pyu Saw Htee member killed in Natogyi; three soldiers defect in Kani
m.CDM, September 25
Military sources say the Arakan Army (AA) has captured another outpost belonging to the Military Commission during fighting along the border area between Sittwe and Ponnagyun townships in Rakhine State.
The AA reportedly launched a counteroffensive and seized a Military Commission outpost near Wabo Island.
In addition, on September 24, the AA captured another security outpost near Taw Kan village. Since fighting began on September 4, the AA is reported to have seized at least nine Military Commission positions.
During the battles for these positions, the military reportedly suffered significant casualties, while the AA also seized weapons, ammunition, and several prisoners.
Meanwhile, in Natogyi Township, Mandalay Region, three Pyu Saw Htee members who entered an area controlled by resistance forces were fired upon and intercepted, leaving one dead, according to the Myingyan Black Tiger (MBT) force.
The group said the three Pyu Saw Htee members, under the command of Thi Tar Yu Mon, entered the area on September 20. Resistance forces reportedly stopped them and repeatedly ordered them to surrender.
One Pyu Saw Htee member was captured with a pistol after being wounded, but later died from excessive blood loss. The other two escaped.
Separately, in Kani town, Sagaing Region, three soldiers from a Military Commission unit stationed there reportedly defected on September 22, bringing weapons with them.
Sources said resistance organizations are taking good care of the defectors and will help transport them to destinations of their choice.
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2. More than 300 Military Commission troops reportedly killed and four bases captured in August
m.CDM, September 25
According to a report issued by the Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government regarding military developments across the country during August, more than 300 Military Commission troops were killed.
The Ministry of Defence said in its September 25 statement that 344 Military Commission personnel were killed and 101 were wounded.
It also said that up to 10 Military Commission officers were among those killed, wounded, or captured. Resistance forces reportedly attacked military bases 12 times and captured four of them.
According to Ministry of Defence figures, more than 300 Military Commission personnel, including officers, were also killed in July, while more than 470 were wounded and 10 military positions were captured.
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3. Two civilians killed and eight injured in military airstrike in Kawlin Township
m.CDM, September 25
Two civilians were killed and eight others injured after the military carried out an airstrike on Kokkogone village, a civilian-populated area in eastern Kawlin Township, Sagaing Region, despite there being no fighting in the area, according to Kawlin District Battalion No. 1.
The battalion said the military bombed the area from the air and fired rockets shortly after 5 p.m. on September 24, causing civilian casualties.
The military reportedly carried out two aerial attacks on eastern Kawlin Township, dropping two bombs and firing four rockets.
As a result, two civilians were killed and eight injured, including two who were said to be in critical condition. Homes were also damaged, according to Kawlin District Battalion No. 1.
The battalion condemned the attack, saying there had been no military activity by resistance forces in the area and that the location was not a military target.
It also announced that those responsible for the airstrike would face retaliatory action.
According to records compiled by military-related news sources, the military has repeatedly conducted airstrikes on villages in Kawlin Township, causing civilian deaths and damage to homes.
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4. Military aircraft circle Laiza for two consecutive days; KIA says China fired flares as a warning
m.CDM, September 25
The Kachin Independence Organization/Kachin Independence Army (KIO/KIA) information department says Myanmar military Y-12 aircraft flew over Laiza, where the KIO/KIA headquarters is located, for two consecutive days, and that Chinese authorities fired flares as a warning while the aircraft were in the area.
Military Y-12 aircraft reportedly flew over Laiza and other areas along the Myanmar-China border on September 23 and 24.
The KIA said the flights caused fear among local residents, with some people taking shelter in bunkers.
According to local military sources, when Myanmar military aircraft arrived on September 23, aircraft were also seen operating on the Chinese side of the border.
The KIA said that although the military has been trying to reinforce its forces and resupply weapons and provisions in Kachin State by land and river routes, mounting battlefield losses have led it to rely increasingly on fighter aircraft to bomb towns and villages.
On September 24, aircraft reportedly bombed an area near Sinkhan in Bhamo Township. The KIA said it was still investigating whether there were casualties.
The military also reportedly bombed the Shwegu area, within KIA Brigade 11 and Battalion 12 territory, on September 24, injuring four civilians.
In Shwegu Township, the military reportedly dropped four bombs from fighter jets and another 28 bombs from a Y-12 aircraft.
In Hpakant Township, in KIA Brigade 9 territory, three fighter jets reportedly dropped six bombs on September 24, while a Y-12 aircraft dropped 21 bombs.
The KIO/KIA information department said no civilians or civilian homes were damaged in those attacks.
Because the military has continued carrying out airstrikes and military operations in Kachin State, the KIO Central Administration Office issued a notice dated September 22 urging the public to remain especially alert to the threat of airstrikes.
The notice advised people to avoid large gatherings, avoid unnecessary long-distance travel, share information about aircraft movements, and dig bomb shelters at every home.
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5. PNFC urges Pa-O people to join the revolution for political and social transformation
m.CDM, September 25
The Pa-O National Federal Council (PNFC) has urged the Pa-O people to take part in both the struggle against military dictatorship and a broader “Social Revolution” in order to achieve what it describes as full national liberation for the Pa-O people.
The appeal was included in a statement issued to mark the 51st Pa-O Martyrs’ Day on September 24.
The PNFC said that since 1988, Pa-O communities have continued to face oppression by the military and local armed groups, and that human-rights violations have become commonplace because of the lack of rule of law.
As an example, it said that on September 19 in Kyauktalonegyi Subtownship, villagers expelled a 72-year-old man suffering from paralysis into the forest on three separate occasions.
It also said that on September 16 in Taungle village, Pinlaung Township, a 20-year-old woman had her home destroyed and was beaten because she had met with her boyfriend.
In another case, on September 22 in Naungtaya Subtownship, Pinlaung Township, a man named Khun Kyaw Tun was reportedly beaten repeatedly by the PNO after being accused of using drugs.
The PNFC said such actions undermine both the sacrifices of Pa-O martyrs and the dignity of the Pa-O people as a whole, and described them as signs of the revival of an old feudal system.
The group said that although the feudal system had been opposed in the past, a democratic system had not been successfully established in its place, nor had sufficient awareness of basic human rights been developed.
The PNFC warned that similar conditions would continue as long as military dictatorship remained in place, and urged Pa-O people to participate actively in the revolution aimed at establishing a federal union.
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6. Chinland government education ministry warns schools not to be persuaded into linking with military-controlled schools
m.CDM, September 25
The Ministry of Education under the Chinland government has warned the public not to be persuaded by attempts by the military authorities to link local schools with schools under military control.
The ministry issued a statement dated September 24, saying the military was using various methods to seek public legitimacy while particularly targeting schools in resistance-controlled areas with persuasion and threats.
After the 2021 military coup, schools in Chin State were reopened through self-help arrangements organized jointly by Civil Disobedience Movement teachers and local communities, according to the ministry.
Despite many difficulties and challenges, the schools have remained open with public support and are providing education to large numbers of students.
The Chinland Ministry of Education also expressed appreciation for those who had made sacrifices to keep the schools operating, including teachers, parents, and members of the public.
The ministry said the military is currently trying through various means to gain legitimacy among the population and is using deception, threats, and inducements against people living in areas controlled by resistance forces.
It said particular efforts were being made to persuade or pressure schools to establish links with schools under military administration.
The ministry strongly urged the public not to be influenced by those efforts and to respond firmly in accordance with the stance of the resistance movement.
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7. Interim Federal Pharmacy Council announces its formation
m.CDM, September 25
The Interim Federal Pharmacy Council (IFPC) announced on September 25 that it had been formally established with the approval of the Federal Health Professional Council (FHPC).
The IFPC said it was formed on August 7 during the transitional period of efforts to establish what it describes as a free and just federal democratic union.
The council said its purpose is to enable pharmacy professionals who stand “on the side of truth” to provide public healthcare services in accordance with professional ethics and to cooperate in the health sectors of various interim federal units.
The IFPC said it is the first federal pharmacy council established for pharmacy professionals and aims to promote the development of the pharmaceutical sector in all areas while strengthening the role of pharmacy professionals.
The Interim Federal Pharmacy Council consists of pharmacy professionals representing various fields of pharmaceutical practice.
Its structure includes a chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, joint secretary, treasurer, and executive committee members.
The council said it aims to provide safe and high-quality healthcare services to all citizens.
It also plans to ensure legal protection for pharmacy professionals during the interim and transitional periods, while maintaining and continuously improving professional qualifications, skills, and ethical standards across the pharmaceutical sector.
The IFPC said it would also issue pharmacy licenses, cooperate with the FHPC to issue Good Standing Certificates (GSCs) for pharmacy professionals, expand representation of pharmacists, revise and coordinate policies and laws related to the pharmacy profession, and continue working to provide ethical healthcare services to the public.
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8. Sangha Union-Mandalay says it will continue supporting the Spring Revolution until its success
m.CDM, September 25
The Sangha Union-Mandalay announced on September 25, the 19th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, that it would continue supporting the Spring Revolution until its goals are achieved.
September 25 this year marks the 19th anniversary of the 2007 Saffron Revolution.
In its statement, the Sangha Union-Mandalay said it deeply honors and remembers the courage and sacrifices made by Buddhist monks and the public in 2007.
It described those events as an important chapter in Myanmar history in which injustice was peacefully resisted.
The statement said the present Spring Revolution has continued for more than five years.
It accused the military authorities of attempting to obtain legitimacy through what it called a “sham election,” while acting in complete opposition to the will of the people.
The statement also said the military continues to carry out airstrikes and acts of brutality against civilians, and argued that unity among all revolutionary forces is the key to the success of the Spring Revolution.
The Sangha Union-Mandalay said it believes military dictatorship can only be brought to an end through united cooperation among Buddhist monks, the public, students and young people, ethnic armed organizations, and other resistance forces.
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9. Gold-shop robberies and kidnappings continue in military-controlled Kyaukme and Monywa
m.CDM, September 25
Gold-shop robberies and kidnappings of entire families have continued to occur in Kyaukme, Shan State, and Monywa, Sagaing Region, both areas under military control, according to reports.
At around 11 a.m. on September 25, two men reportedly robbed Yati Hman Gold Shop near Yoma Bank in Kyaukme and fled with gold, cash, and mobile phones.
On September 12, Shwe Moe Yadana Gold Shop inside Kyaukme’s main market had also been robbed.
Two people were wounded by gunfire in that incident, and another robbery occurred before it was clear whether the actual perpetrators of the earlier attack had been arrested.
In Monywa, on the night of September 23, a group of people reportedly entered the home of real-estate broker Ko Myo Min Thant in Kwaygyi Ward and abducted him, his wife, and their two daughters.
On September 16, another Monywa real-estate broker, U Maung Oo, was reportedly lured away on the pretext of showing a property and then killed with a knife, while the person accompanying him was abducted.
Local residents said this brought the number of kidnappings involving real-estate brokers in the city to two within a week.
Residents have criticized the Military Commission forces, saying that although kidnappings, extortion, and armed robberies occur frequently, the authorities have failed to make arrests and instead focus on detaining young people for forced recruitment.
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10. Military says pro-military artists, their children, and children of cronies will also be subject to conscription; young people abroad may be included in military-service lotteries
m.CDM, September 25
During what the report described as a “sham parliament” session held by the military authorities on September 24, the military’s deputy defence minister said that artists and the children of prominent cronies would also be subject to military service.
Responding to a question about whether artists and the children of well-known figures would be called up for military service, Major General Aung Myo Thant said:
“Under the People’s Military Service Law, anyone who is not legally exempt may be called up for military service.”
He also said that, according to Myanmar’s 2024 census, more than 6.2 million men between the ages of 18 and 35 fall within the age group eligible for military service.
However, reports from the ground say young people are being forcibly detained and recruited, while people are also being bought and sold as substitutes for military-service quotas.
Veteran artists who have publicly spoken in favor of military service include director and painter Soe Moe, who said, “Serving in the military is something to be proud of,” and actor Nay Aung, who said, “People should be willing to sacrifice their lives for their country.”
Director and painter Soe Moe, who encouraged young people to perform military service, has reportedly sent his own grandson, who falls within the conscription age range, abroad to study.
Members of the public have pointed out that, in practice, young people from ordinary families are being detained and sent for military service, while the children of administrators, businesspeople, and artists have reportedly been able to avoid recruitment.
Resistance-aligned director The Khit Nay told the BBC that raising the issue in what he called the military’s “sham parliament” amounted to a warning that even the children of artists who had promoted and supported the military-service law might no longer be exempt.
In addition, a member of a military-service recruitment committee said the military authorities had instructed local officials to include the names of male Myanmar nationals aged 18 to 35 who are currently living abroad in future military-service lotteries.
According to the source, the names of young people abroad will be entered into upcoming lotteries, with parents or relatives required to draw lots on their behalf.
If a person’s name is selected, he would reportedly be required to return from abroad and perform military service.
The source said legal action could be taken if the person failed to return or if relatives refused to take part in the lottery on his behalf.
At present, the military is also accused of forcibly arresting and recruiting underage people and others who do not meet the legal eligibility requirements, leading many young people to flee abroad.
⸻
That concludes today’s m.CDM domestic news program.
The reports presented today were provided by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.
For the latest news, please subscribe to our channel.
Thank you.
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