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Parties Have to Compete with Limited OpportunitiesCNI News19 September 2025Due to restrictions, prohibitions, and requir...
19/09/2025

Parties Have to Compete with Limited Opportunities

CNI News

19 September 2025

Due to restrictions, prohibitions, and requirements imposed by the Union Election Commission (UEC), political parties will have to compete in the upcoming elections with only limited opportunities, said Myanmar political analyst Dr. Aung Myo in an interview with CNI News.

On September 9, the UEC announced the dissolution of three parties for failing to meet the required number of members and offices to qualify for nationwide competition.

The UEC had earlier stated to CNI News on September 10 that any political party which fails to field candidates in all 417 constituencies nationwide will be dissolved.

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Political parties

Tatmadaw Possibly Prioritizes Election Security Over Annihilation CampaignsCNI News19 September 2025The Myanmar military...
19/09/2025

Tatmadaw Possibly Prioritizes Election Security Over Annihilation Campaigns

CNI News

19 September 2025

The Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) will not launch large-scale military operations targeting any specific area or group during the pre-election period but will instead focus mainly on ensuring election security, said Colonel Khun Okkar, Chairman of the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO-NCA/S), in an interview with CNI News.

He explained that although the Tatmadaw is still conducting heavy offensives in some areas, including central Myanmar, these appear to be part of efforts to secure constituencies where the first phase of elections will take place in 102 townships.

“Before the elections, the battlefront will likely be narrowed as much as possible, and secure pocket areas will be created for holding the elections. What we are seeing now is more like building defensive fences around those areas to prevent disturbances during the elections. It doesn’t look like a campaign to completely annihilate any particular group. Since elections will be held in over 100 constituencies, the main focus seems to be securing those areas—recapturing and protecting them for the elections.”, said Colonel Khun Okkar.

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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing

India’s Fair and Principled Stance Towards Myanmar Appreciated, Says Senior GeneralCNI News18 September 2025The fair and...
18/09/2025

India’s Fair and Principled Stance Towards Myanmar Appreciated, Says Senior General

CNI News

18 September 2025

The fair and principled support of India and its people toward Myanmar represents an invaluable spirit of close brotherhood between neighbors, said Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission.

He expressed this view in a video message of birthday greetings sent on September 17, 2025, to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his birthday.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said: “As a close friend, I am pleased to extend my respect and appreciation for your leadership since you assumed responsibility in India, making efforts for the socio-economic development of the Indian people, strengthening the unity of the great Indian nation, and raising India to become one of the world’s leading countries.”

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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting in China on August 31, 2025.

KIA–PDF Launch Offensive to Capture Banmauk TownCNI News18 September 2025It is reported that the Kachin Independence Arm...
18/09/2025

KIA–PDF Launch Offensive to Capture Banmauk Town

CNI News

18 September 2025

It is reported that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the People’s Defense Force (PDF) have jointly launched an offensive since September 15, 2025, aiming to capture Banmauk town, located at the gateway between the northern Sagaing Region and Kachin State.

KIA–PDF forces attacked in the direction of the Aung Kanbaw Thein Hotel in Banmauk, resulting in clashes with the Shan Nationalities Army (SNA).

“There is fighting going on in Banmauk. KIA and PDF are attacking together. Rumors say the KIA troops have orders to capture Banmauk within three days; if not, then within a week. Since Banmauk is a strategic point for reinforcements between Indaw and Bhamo, the Tatmadaw is sending troops there. Maybe that’s why they are trying to cut the route. It’s also an entry point into Kachin State, I think.”, said a local resident of Banmauk.

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KIA–PDF joint forces

India–Myanmar RelationsCNI Articel18 September 2025India and Myanmar share a border of over 1,000 kilometers. In additio...
18/09/2025

India–Myanmar Relations

CNI Articel

18 September 2025

India and Myanmar share a border of over 1,000 kilometers. In addition, the peoples living in India’s northeastern region and the peoples in Myanmar are anthropologically similar in appearance.

India’s Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur states border Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, Kachin State, and Chin State.

Alongside this geographic proximity, India believes that armed groups waging insurgency against it—such as the Meitei, Mizo, Kuki, and Naga—are based and operating in areas inside Myanmar adjacent to the border.

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KIA–PDF Launch Offensive on Banmauk TownCNI News17 September 2025Local residents reported that the Kachin Independence A...
17/09/2025

KIA–PDF Launch Offensive on Banmauk Town

CNI News

17 September 2025

Local residents reported that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the People’s Defense Force (PDF) jointly launched an offensive attack on Banmauk town, Sagaing Region, at around 10 a.m. on September 15, 2025.

The joint KIA–PDF forces attacked towards the Aung Kanba Thein Hotel area in Banmauk, leading to clashes with the Shan Nationalities Army (SNA).

According to local sources, around 80 joint KIA–PDF troops are attacking an SNA-controlled security post.

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KIA–PDF troops

Indaw–Banmauk Road Closed by Indaw PDFCNI News17 September 2025The Indaw–Banmauk strategic road in Sagaing Region has be...
17/09/2025

Indaw–Banmauk Road Closed by Indaw PDF

CNI News

17 September 2025

The Indaw–Banmauk strategic road in Sagaing Region has been closed indefinitely starting from September 15, 2025, according to an announcement by the Indaw PDF.

It was also announced that all other routes in the area have likewise been shut down with no time limit set for reopening.

Currently, joint KIA–PDF forces are engaged in clashes with the Shan Nationalities Army (SNA) in Banmauk Township.

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India may monitor and control Chin armed groupsCNI News17 September 2025After the meeting between Indian Prime Minister ...
17/09/2025

India may monitor and control Chin armed groups

CNI News

17 September 2025

After the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chairman of the National Security and Peace Commission, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, military and political analysts pointed out that India may start monitoring and controlling Chin revolutionary armed groups.

They also noted that it remains to be seen how India might get involved in Myanmar’s security sector.

According to Colonel Khun Okkar, Chairman of the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO-NCA/S), unlike China, India is unlikely to provide Myanmar’s military with direct military support, but it could monitor and control Chin revolutionary groups.

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While Lt-Gen Ko Ko Oo was meeting with Indian Army Chief

Dr. Aye Maung to Run in Sittwe ConstituencyCNI News16 September 2025Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Arakan Front Party (A...
16/09/2025

Dr. Aye Maung to Run in Sittwe Constituency

CNI News

16 September 2025

Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Arakan Front Party (AFP), told CNI News that he will contest as a candidate for the Pyithu Hluttaw from Sittwe, Rakhine State, in the upcoming elections planned to be held in Myanmar.

On September 11, 2025, the National Defense and Security Council announced that Dr. Aye Maung had been granted a full pardon through a temporary presidential order, with no remaining penalties. As a result, he became eligible to run in the elections. Following that, he confirmed that he would stand for election in Sittwe Township under the AFP ticket.

“My target is the Pyithu Hluttaw, of course. I’m aiming for the Sittwe district under the FPTP (First-Past-The-Post) system. AFP will compete in all districts under the FPTP system. We intend to contest the coming election. We are still gathering people. In some townships, families face difficulties relocating. There are people ready to contest, but when consulting with their families, some withdraw while others move forward. It’s still unstable. For now, there are 64 candidates from Rakhine. Since there are 17 townships, I can’t say exactly how many constituencies are filled yet. At the moment, we can only say it’s like passing an exam preliminarily.”, he said.

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While seeing Dr. Aye Maung

Elections Not Related to Armed GroupsCNI News16 September 2025The election is a matter only for political parties and ha...
16/09/2025

Elections Not Related to Armed Groups

CNI News

16 September 2025

The election is a matter only for political parties and has nothing to do with armed organizations, said Colonel Khun Okkar, Chairman of the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO-NCA/S), speaking to CNI News.

He added that some armed groups became extreme in their opposition to the election.

“Elections are not related to armed groups. Elections are only related to political parties. It is the political parties that will contest. In Kachin as well, there are Kachin political parties. If they can participate in their own way, then this could become a step towards reform. But KNU’s Brigade 6 said it will oppose the election. They will oppose those who participate, and they will oppose the political parties competing as well. That’s an example of how opposition to the election could become extreme.”, he said.

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Armed groups

Party Dissolution May Disappoint Political MeansCNI News16 September 2025The dissolution of political parties that were ...
16/09/2025

Party Dissolution May Disappoint Political Means

CNI News

16 September 2025

The dissolution of political parties that were established to resolve national issues through political means and planned to contest in elections may cause people to lose faith in politics and turn toward armed movements, said Daw Sandar Min, Vice Chair of the National Democratic Force Party (NDF).

Daw Sandar Min, who had left the National League for Democracy (NLD) and later joined the National Democratic Force (NDF), said this while noting that although elections are being prepared in Myanmar, the Union Election Commission (UEC) announced on September 9, 2025, that four parties including the NDF had been dissolved.

She stated that, while the government is inviting armed groups—those who are holding weapons and committing acts of violence—to take part in elections and the political process, it has simultaneously dissolved political parties that are willing to participate peacefully through elections. This, she warned, risks discouraging people from the political path.

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Daw Sandar Min, Vice Chair of the dissolved National Democratic Force Party (NDF).

Senior General says to study Nepal riots and learn lessonsCNI News15 September 2025Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chair...
15/09/2025

Senior General says to study Nepal riots and learn lessons

CNI News

15 September 2025

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, said that it is necessary to study the riots in Nepal and draw lessons for Myanmar.

He made the remarks at a coordination meeting between the commission and the Union government on September 12, 2025.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said, "When we study the recent riots in Nepal, we learn that they started with the government's attempt to register social media accounts. However, we also learned that some powerful countries are involved behind the scenes of these riots. We need to study these riots and draw lessons for our country."

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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and the Nepali Prime Minister

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