"Myanmar is now among the world’s largest producers of methamphetamines, fentanyl precursors, and transnational scam operations," writes Alan Clements for DVB English News Opinion. Read more english.dvb.no/a-moment-of-... #whatshappeninginmyamar #Burma #venezuela

At least 1,986 women, including 373 girls under the age of 18, have been killed by the regime since it seized power during a military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar Read more: english.dvb.no/union-electi...

The regime’s Union Election Commission (UEC) states that insulting or defaming rival political parties, or candidates, during the electoral process could be considered a malpractice and even a criminal offence. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar Read more: english.dvb.no/union-electi...

The Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP), also known as the White Tiger Party, won one parliamentary seat in the Pyithu Hluttaw, or lower house, for Langkho Township, southern Shan State. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election2025 Read more: english.dvb.no/the-white-ti...

The regime enacted the new “Election Protection Law” on July 29 that criminalizes criticism of its 2025-26 elections, with polling dates on Dec. 28, Jan. 11, and Jan. 25. The law carries a minimum of three years’ imprisonment up to the death penalty. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

An independent candidate told DVB that the Union Election Commission made indirect threats against candidates for criticizing the military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

In the stairwell of a four-storey building in Kuala Lumpur’s Pudu district, James Bawi Thang Bik, the chairperson of the Alliance of Chin Refugees (ACR), points to a notice stuck on the wall at the entrance of an informal school classroom. Read more: english.dvb.no/political-pr...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared a statement on Saturday to mark Burma’s 78th anniversary of independence from Britain on Jan. 4. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #USA Read more: english.dvb.no/political-pr...

Sources close to Mandalay’s Obo Prison told DVB that no political prisoners were among the 283 inmates released in an amnesty to mark Burma’s 78th Independence Day on Sunday. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #amnesty Read more: english.dvb.no/political-pr...

The agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire is being “gradually” implemented, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday. Read more english.dvb.no/thailand-cam... #China #thailand #Cambodia

The military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party won three seats up for grabs in the Karen State capital Hpa-An, as well as in Myawaddy and Thandaunggyi townships for the Pyithu Hluttaw during the first phase of voting on Dec. 28. Read more: english.dvb.no/union-solida...

Thaik Tun Oo, the Political Prisoners Network Myanmar spokesperson, told DVB that he hasn’t found any political prisoners among those released from prisons in Kachin State, Mandalay and Bago regions either, so far. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #prisoners

The regime’s Union Election Commission stated on Saturday that the military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party won 88 out of 96 seats in the Pyithu Hluttaw, or lower house of parliament, in the first phase of the regime’s 2025-26 elections. Read more: english.dvb.no/independence...

In 2025, Malaysia dramatically escalated immigration enforcement with refugees and migrants from Burma saying that uncertainty and fear now dominate their lives. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Malaysia Read more: english.dvb.no/independence...

Sources close to Yangon’s Insein Prison told DVB that 850 were among a total of 6,186 prisoners released from prisons across the country on Sunday in an amnesty to mark Burma’s 78th Independence Day. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #amnesty Read more: english.dvb.no/independence...

Myanmar’s military regime granted an amnesty to more than 6,100 prisoners and reduced other inmates’ sentences Sunday to mark the 78th anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain. Read more english.dvb.no/over-6100-pr... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #IndependenceDay #Burma

Op-ed: "The junta has not merely ruled through surveillance, and fear. It has ruled by dismantling moral perception itself. Villages are burned in “clearance operations.” Political opponents are imprisoned as 'terrorists'." english.dvb.no/myanmars-cri... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #militarycoup

The regime in Naypyidaw announced that it will release 6,186 prisoners under an amnesty marking Myanmar’s Independence Day, regime media reported on Saturday. Read more english.dvb.no/myanmar-to-f... #whatshappeninginmyamar #amnesty #prisoners

Myanmar refugees in Malaysia face growing uncertainty as a UN refugee agency documentation process is challenged by a new Malaysian initiative during ongoing refugee deportations. Read more english.dvb.no/myanmar-refu... #whatshappeninginmyamar #malaysia #refugees

The regime's Union Election Commission (UEC) has begun announcing the winners of the first phase of its three-part general election, saying that the military-backed USDP has won the majority of seats. Read more english.dvb.no/military-pro... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

Branded one of the deadliest regimes in the world and cast off as an international pariah, Myanmar’s military is trying desperately to rehabilitate its image. Read more english.dvb.no/the-parts-of... #whatshappeninginmyamar #MilitaryCoupInMyanmar #election

Myanmar’s military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is leading after the first phase of an election, regime media reported. Read more english.dvb.no/military-bac... #whatshappeninginmyamar #MilitaryCoupInMyanmar #election

"The countries that officially sent observers read like a roll call of authoritarian enablers: Russia, China, Belarus, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Nicaragua. These are not impartial arbiters; they are partners in repression." english.dvb.no/the-ballot-o... #whatshappeninginmyamar #election

Landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to cause casualties in areas of Myanmar affected by conflict. UNICEF states that 357 individuals have been injured in Myanmar in the first half of 2025. Read more english.dvb.no/survivors-of... #whatshappeninginmyamar #Landmines #UXO

Watch James Bawi Thang Bik, the chairperson of the Alliance for Chin Refugees, joined us in the Newsroom to discuss the situation faced by #refugees and migrants from #Myanmar living in #Malaysia during the "year of enforcement" on DVB English News youtu.be/5ZDEdjoHs5c

Military analysts told DVB that regime forces may escalate their counteroffensive against the PDF in Sagaing’s Khin-U, Shwebo and Wetlet townships once the bridge repairs are completed. Read more english.dvb.no/military-rep... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Burma #conflict

Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai welcomed the New Year on Dec. 31. From Tha Phae Gate in the Old City to the glitzy Nimman Road, a high-energy countdown was the city's way to ring in the new year english.dvb.no/chiang-mai-c... #thailand #chiangmai #newyear

The Myanmar Women Journalists Society (MWJS) told DVB that it will release a new report called the “Myanmar National Report” on how women are portrayed in the media industry in Myanmar later this month. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #MWJS Read more: english.dvb.no/myanmar-nati...

Three civilians were injured and seven homes were destroyed by fire resulting from an airstrike carried out by the Myanmar Air Force on Ward 1 in Thandwe Township on Wednesday. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Airstrike Read more: english.dvb.no/airstrikes-o...

The Myanmar Women Journalists Society (MWJS) told DVB that it will release a new report called the “Myanmar National Report” on how women are portrayed in the media industry in Myanmar later this month. Read more english.dvb.no/myanmar-nati... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #women #media

The Myanmar Women Journalists Society (MWJS) told DVB that it will release a new report called the “Myanmar National Report” on how women are portrayed in the media industry in Myanmar later this month. Read more english.dvb.no/myanmar-nati... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #women #media

Fifteen regime troops and six People’s Defence Force members were killed during fighting over control of four regime outposts in Butalin Township, Sagaing Region, on Dec. 28. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Sagaing

Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian prisoners of war held for five months, fulfilling the terms of a ceasefire agreement the two countries signed to end bitter fighting along their border. Read more english.dvb.no/thailand-rel... #thailand #Cambodia #ceasefire

The Naga National Party beat the military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party in almost all seats available for three townships in the Naga Self-Administered Zone. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

Sources told Myanmar media that the People’s Party and the People’s Pioneer Party lost to the military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party in most constituencies. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

Myanmar’s military regime said slightly more than half of eligible voters cast their ballot in the first phase of a three-stage national election at the weekend, a figure that was markedly lower than the previous two elections. english.dvb.no/myanmar-junt... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Monday, one day after voting began in the first phase of the regime’s 2025-26 elections, that stability has returned to Myanmar. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #China Read more: english.dvb.no/china-says-r...

A resident of Hmawbi Township in Yangon Region told DVB that he had to cast his ballot in the first phase of the regime’s 2025-26 elections on Dec. 28 as he feared the consequence if he didn’t. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

One civilian was killed in Katha Township, Sagaing Region, by a drone attack carried out by an unknown armed group during fighting between the Kachin Independence Army and regime forces on Tuesday. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Monday, one day after voting began in the first phase of the regime’s 2025-26 elections, that stability has returned to Myanmar. Read more english.dvb.no/china-says-r... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #China #election

A renewed ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia over border clashes passed the 72-hour mark on Tuesday, an initial goal the countries set to secure a more lasting peace. Read more english.dvb.no/thailand-cam... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #thailand #Cambodia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday that leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations regional bloc will consider developments in Myanmar following the first phase of its election over the weekend english.dvb.no/asean-to-ass... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election #ASEAN

The political party backed by Myanmar’s ruling military claimed Tuesday it won a commanding lead in the initial round of the first general election in five years, even though the state election body has not named the winners english.dvb.no/myanmars-mil... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election #USDP

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) and members of the European parliament have issued a joint statement rejecting the regime’s 2025-26 elections. Read more english.dvb.no/internationa... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election #ASEAN

The Arakan Front Party and the Rakhine Nationalities Party lost to the military-proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party in Sittwe and Kyaukphyu townships, residents told DVB. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Election

The Karen National Liberation Army attacked a regime office and an outpost in Theizayet town of Kyaikto Township in Mon State on Sunday. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand convened in China on Monday as Beijing, building on its expanding presence in the world diplomatic arena, sought to play a stronger mediating role in the violent border dispute Read more english.dvb.no/top-diplomat... #thailand #Cambodia #china

The National Unity Government stated that its People’s Defence Force attacked regime outposts in six townships of Magway Region on Sunday, as voting got underway on day one of the regime’s 2025-26 elections Dec. 28. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

It is widely expected that Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who has governed Myanmar since the army takeover in 2021, will then assume the presidency. Read more english.dvb.no/voter-turnou... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election

Op-ed: "Yet, calling this charade a “sham” almost gives it too much credit. It implies a failed attempt at imitation, when in reality, the junta is succeeding at something else entirely: a ritual of ratification." english.dvb.no/myanmars-ele... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #election