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‘Nothing to Celebrate’: Myanmar’s Abortive Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement Marks 10th Birthday

As civil war rages across Myanmar, the military regime is holding a three-day workshop to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) between the government and ethnic armed organizations.
But today the truce exists only on paper.

Six of the 10 signatories are now fighting against the regime, and three of the co-opted four others have no effective armed force at all.

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BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military has shut down a major online scam operation near the border with Thailand, detaining more than 2,000 people and seizing dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals, state media reported Monday.

Myanmar is notorious for hosting cyberscam operations responsible for bilking people all over the world. These usually involve gaining victims’ confidence online with romantic ploys and bogus investment pitches.

The centers are infamous for recruiting workers from other countries under false pretenses, promising them legitimate jobs and then holding them captive and forcing them to carry out criminal activities.

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Myanmar military raids notorious cybercrime center on the border with Thailand.

Myanmar’s military has detained more than 2,000 people following a raid on the KK Park compound, a well-known online scam center near the Thai border.

Guardian reported, citing local state-run media sources. The operation, launched in early September, targeted online fraud, illegal gambling and cross-border cybercrime activities. KK Park, located on the outskirts of Myawaddy in Kayin State, has been repeatedly linked to cyberfraud operations that traffic foreign workers and force them into online scams.
Myanmar has been embroiled in a civil war since the military coup d’état in 2021, marked by fierce battles with the Karen National Union, an armed group representing the Karen ethnic minority that opposes the junta. Amid this power vacuum, the country has become a haven for criminal syndicates running large-scale scam operations just across the border from tourism-thriving Thailand.
During the raid, Myanmar authorities identified more than 260 unregistered buildings in the area and seized 30 Starlink terminals, all of which were smuggled into the country. Starlink does not provide services in this part of the world, according to the Guardian.

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When insurgents finally gained control of the town of Kyaukme - on the main trade route from the Chinese border to the rest of Myanmar - it was after several months of hard fighting last year. Kyaukme straddles Asian Highway 14, more famous as Burma Road during World War Two, & its capture by the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) was seen by many as a pivotal victory for opposition. It suggested that the morale of the military junta which had seized power in 2021 might be crumbling. This month, though, it took just three weeks for the army to recapture Kyaukme. The fluctuating fate of this little hill town is a stark illustration of how far military balance in Myanmar has now shifted, in favour of the junta.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c051m0jn392o

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Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand
While some scam workers are clearly trafficked into often fortified compounds, experts say others go voluntarily with hopes of earning more in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry than they can at home.

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Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand
While some scam workers are clearly trafficked into often fortified compounds, experts say others go voluntarily with hopes of earning more in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry than they can at home.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/mya...rk-5419521

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Freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi spent her 80th birthday forgotten in a jail cell. Do not forsake her | The Independent. https://share.google/UyQEti2uAZv9lPIw5

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Freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi spent her 80th birthday forgotten in a jail cell. Do not forsake her | The Independent
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A decade ago, as British ambassador to Myanmar, I hosted global leaders, Oscar winners and activists all eager to show their support – and have their photos taken – with the icon of democracy,
Writes Andrew Heyn. Where are they now?.

Sunday 26 October 2025 16:07 GMT
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Rebranded junta' plans Myanmar polls with 30 ex-army as civilian candidates

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Rebranded junta' plans Myanmar polls with 30 ex-army as civilian candidates

Following Malaysia’s optimism over the Myanmar military regime’s professed “cooperation” in peace talks, and its agreement to an immediate ceasefire, insiders are warning not to fall for what they call the junta’s “ceasefire charm offensive”. According to the Myanmar Employers Organisation (MEO), the junta’s strategy to rebrand its rule involves fielding at least 30 senior military officers as election candidates and staging participation in a 27-group dialogue to create the illusion of cooperation before the December polls.

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Hope somethings good can come for the coming Myanmar election.

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A Chinese court has sentenced five top members of an infamous Myanmar mafia to death as Beijing continues its crackdown on scam operations in South East Asia.

In all 21 Bai family members and associates were convicted of fraud, homicide, injury and other crimes, said a state media report published on the court website.

The family is among a handful of mafias that rose to power in the 2000s and transformed the impoverished backwater town of Laukkaing into a lucrative hub of casinos and red-light districts.

In recent years they pivoted to scams in which thousands of trafficked workers, many of them Chinese, are trapped, abused and forced to defraud others in criminal operations worth billions.

Mafia boss Bai Suocheng and his son Bai Yingcang were among the five men sentenced to death by the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court. Yang Liqiang, Hu Xiaojiang and Chen Guangyi were the other three.

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A Chinese court has sentenced five top members of an infamous Myanmar mafia to death as Beijing continues its crackdown on scam operations in South East Asia.

In all 21 Bai family members and associates were convicted of fraud, homicide, injury and other crimes, said a state media report published on the court website.

The family is among a handful of mafias that rose to power in the 2000s and transformed the impoverished backwater town of Laukkaing into a lucrative hub of casinos and red-light districts.

In recent years they pivoted to scams in which thousands of trafficked workers, many of them Chinese, are trapped, abused and forced to defraud others in criminal operations worth billions.

Mafia boss Bai Suocheng and his son Bai Yingcang were among the five men sentenced to death by the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court. Yang Liqiang, Hu Xiaojiang and Chen Guangyi were the other three.

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A Chinese court has sentenced five top members of an infamous Myanmar mafia to death as Beijing continues its crackdown on scam operations in South East Asia. In all 21 Bai family members and associates were convicted of fraud, homicide, injury and other crimes, said a state media report published on the court website. The family is among a handful of mafias that rose to power in the 2000s and transformed the impoverished backwater town of Laukkaing into a lucrative hub of casinos and red-light districts. In recent years they pivoted to scams in which thousands of trafficked workers, many of them Chinese, are trapped, abused and forced to defraud others in criminal operations worth billions. Mafia boss Bai Suocheng and his son Bai Yingcang were among the five men sentenced to death by the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court. Yang Liqiang, Hu Xiaojiang and Chen Guangyi were the other three.

Myanmar crime syndicate sentenced to death by Chinese court after crimes led to deaths of 6 others. Their crimes also reportedly drove one person to suicide.


November 05, 2025,
A Chinese court has sentenced five members of a notorious Myanmar crime syndicate, including its leader, Bai Suocheng, to death on Nov. 4 for their involvement in crimes such as fraud, international homicide, and intentional injury. According to local news agency Xinhua, the group's criminal activities led to the deaths of six Chinese nationals, drove one person to suicide, and injured several others.
https://mothership.sg/2025/11/myanmar-cr...-to-death/

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Morocco jails man for trafficking countrymen to Myanmar scam compound | The Independent https://share.google/ZWOA6c4GAYQDM7Vhj

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Vietnam takes citizen protection measures amid Myanmar’s crackdowns on online scam: MoFA spokesperson. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Vietnamese citizens to remain vigilant against overseas job offers promising 'easy work with high pay' that lack clear information on qualifications, contracts, or recruitment through licensed labour dispatch organisations.

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Vietnam takes citizen protection measures amid Myanmar’s crackdowns on online scam: MoFA spokesperson. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Vietnamese citizens to remain vigilant against overseas job offers promising 'easy work with high pay' that lack clear information on qualifications, contracts, or recruitment through licensed labour dispatch organisations.

https://asianews.network/vietnam-takes-c...kesperson/

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Junta gyrocopter crashes after bombing village in Bago Region. A man was killed in the bombing raid and both pilots died in the crash, according to resistance sources

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Junta column arrived from Shwebo raided Saing Naing Kwayt, a village on the Shwebo-Mandalay road. Junta forces have established strongholds in multiple villages along the road, including Saing Naing Kwayt, Ywar Thar Gyi, and Hla Taw.
The ongoing military operations are part of a broader strategy to expand junta control over key routes and regions in the area. Many villagers in southern Wetlet Township, including those from Ywar Thar Gyi, Htone Bo, and surrounding areas, have been displaced due to the advancing columns. These displaced people are in urgent need of food, medicine, shelter, and clothing. While Wetlet Township is not included in the upcoming elections, neighbouring Shwebo and Sagaing townships will take part in the first phase polls on December 28.
https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/civilian...-township/

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Crowds are returning to the streets of Myanmar to celebrate traditional festivities. Our CNA team takes a look at this renewed public life in Yangon and what it could mean for the country's ongoing crisis and the resistance against military rule.

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Crowds are returning to the streets of Myanmar to celebrate traditional festivities. Our CNA team takes a look at this renewed public life in Yangon and what it could mean for the country's ongoing crisis and the resistance against military rule.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cr...ls-5456136

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Junta escalates nationwide offensives as elections loom. Regime forces have recaptured key outposts in Chin State and Mandalay Region, and intensified air raids in Rakhine. Regime forces have recaptured key outposts in Chin State and Mandalay Region, and intensified air raids in Rakhine. 

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Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 26 as more bodies recovered.

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Myanmar’s Election Fraud Goes Global; Stage Set for ‘Second Coup’. 

November 15, 2025
Also this week, regime put on an explosive show in major scam hub, and made gains in Mandalay after China stepped in.

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Myanmar’s Election Fraud Goes Global; Stage Set for ‘Second Coup’. 

November 15, 2025
Also this week, regime put on an explosive show in major scam hub, and made gains in Mandalay after China stepped in.

https://www.irrawaddy.com/#google_vignette

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The Karen National Union (KNU)’s armed wing and allies on Friday recaptured the Myanmar–Thai border town of Mawdaung in Tanintharyi Region after a hiatus of 35 years, according to resistance fighters.
The hill town is located at the Singkhon Pass border where Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan Province is at its thinnest. It served as HQ of KNU’s Myeik District until junta occupied it in 1990. Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) allied resistance groups launched an offensive to seize the town four days ago & sent last of regime soldiers & administration officials fleeing to the Thai side on Friday morning.

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* Myanmar Junta Steadily Regaining  Some Control of Mandalay

* Karen Rebels Declare Curfew to Stop Flow of Fugitive Scammers

* All I can say right now is that we control the whole town, a fighter from the KNLA’s 4th Brigade told The Irrawaddy. As prisoners of war sit on ground as victorious resistance troops celebrate. / Force for Federal Democracy–FFD

* The KNU’s Myeik District secretary, Saw Ehna Doh, said Mawdaung “is important for border trade and also holds strategic significance.” He said the KNLA seized two military outposts and one public administration office, while an estimated 60 junta soldiers fled to Thailand. During the offensive, the junta bombed Mawdaung with Y-12 utility aircraft in an effort to defend the town, destroying several buildings.
Location of Mawdaung on the Myanmar–Thai border.
Some 1,000 resident were displaced to nearby villages, according to volunteers helping them. By capturing Mawdaung, KNU now controls road from Thai border to Theinkun village 5.4 km away in the lowlands. A defector said junta has been unable to pass area for almost 2-years. KNLA also blocked only main road from Tanintharyi town to Theinkun. Drone Attack at Myanmar-China Border Gate Causes $14m Losses.

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The Karen National Union (KNU)’s armed wing and allies on Friday recaptured the Myanmar–Thai border town of Mawdaung in Tanintharyi Region after a hiatus of 35 years, according to resistance fighters.
The hill town is located at the Singkhon Pass border where Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan Province is at its thinnest. It served as HQ of KNU’s Myeik District until junta occupied it in 1990. Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) allied resistance groups launched an offensive to seize the town four days ago & sent last of regime soldiers & administration officials fleeing to the Thai side on Friday morning.

Related Posts

* Myanmar Junta Steadily Regaining  Some Control of Mandalay

* Karen Rebels Declare Curfew to Stop Flow of Fugitive Scammers

* All I can say right now is that we control the whole town, a fighter from the KNLA’s 4th Brigade told The Irrawaddy. As prisoners of war sit on ground as victorious resistance troops celebrate. / Force for Federal Democracy–FFD

* The KNU’s Myeik District secretary, Saw Ehna Doh, said Mawdaung “is important for border trade and also holds strategic significance.” He said the KNLA seized two military outposts & one public admin office, while an estimated 60 junta soldiers fled to Thailand. During the offensive, the junta bombed Mawdaung with Y-12 utility aircraft in an effort to defend the town, destroying Location of Mawdaung on the Myanmar–Thai border. Some 1,000 resident were displaced to nearby villages, according to volunteers helping them. By capturing Mawdaung, KNU now controls road from Thai border to Theinkun village 5.4 km away in the lowlands. A defector said junta has been unable to pass area for almost 2-years. KNLA also blocked only main road from Tanintharyi town to Theinkun. Drone Attack at Myanmar-China Border Gate Causes $14m Losses.

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