August 1
The Japanese government called for the immediate release of detained leaders, including activist Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and an end to violence ahead of the election.
Source: DVB
The U.S. revised tariff rates on imports ahead of the deadline: most ASEAN countries will pay around 20%, while Myanmar will face a 40% tariff.
Source: DVB
UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews condemned the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on arms brokers supplying the Myanmar military council.
Source: DVB
Direct Relief, a U.S.-based humanitarian aid organization, announced continued medical assistance for Myanmar earthquake recovery.
Source: DVB
August 3
Mindat Township in Chin State was hit by a military airstrike, destroying 10 houses but causing no casualties. The strike occurred three days after martial law was declared in 63 townships.
Source: Myanmar Now
August 4
A special ASEAN-led meeting on Myanmar was held in Kuala Lumpur with representatives from the NUCC, CRPH, NUG, and ethnic armed groups to address political and military issues.
Source: Myanmar Now
Adidas Sourcing Limited (Myanmar Branch) announced its dissolution starting August 4.
Source: Myanmar Now
The junta-backed Union Election Commission granted registration to the Rakhine Nationalities Party (RNP), led by veteran politician U Ba Shein.
Source: DVB
August 5
China provided Myanmar with US$3.3 million for projects under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund (2025).
Source: DVB
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) stated that the upcoming military-led election will not produce a government representing the people.
Source: DVB
Political parties reported uncertainty over the electoral system for the upcoming election, which will use a combination of first-past-the-post and proportional representation (PR).
Source: DVB
August 6
The Karenni Interim Administrative Council (IEC) reported that 53% of tax revenue collected from January to June 2025 was shared among various departments, while 46% of international revenue and 1% of other revenue was allocated to IDPs and projects.
Source: DVB
August 7
Acting President U Myint Swe died in hospital after suffering from a nervous breakdown for over a year.
Source: Myanmar Now
The junta hired a Washington, D.C.-based Republican-affiliated lobbying firm for $3 million to rebuild relations with the U.S. government.
Source: Myanmar Now
The daughter of former Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu, previously released on parole, was arrested again on a new terrorism charge.
Source: Myanmar Now
August 8
The Chin Brotherhood (CB) met separately with the NUG and KIA/KIO at Laiza headquarters to discuss forming an alliance.
Source: Myanmar Now
The Political Prisoners Network of Myanmar (PPNM) reported that seven political prisoners were killed in a bombing at Mandalay’s Obo Prison men’s dormitory. The military denied responsibility.
Source: Shwe Phee Myay
August 10
Fears of the Myanmar civil war spilling into Thailand grew after the Kawthule Army seized control of a natural gas pipeline supplying Thailand.
Source: DVB
Junta forces re-entered Demoso town in Karenni (Kayah) State to retake it from resistance forces. The KNDF warned the public to avoid the Loikaw-Demoso-Fruso road due to ongoing artillery fire.
Source: Myanmar Now
August 11
The Arakan Army (AA) said it will not surrender the towns and villages it controls under pressure from China and will continue its goal of taking over the entire state.
Source: Myanmar Now
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the Thai government to allow over 100,000 Burmese refugees in Thailand to work and travel outside the camps.
Source: DVB
August 12
Military leader Min Aung Hlaing emphasized that security must be ensured from the campaign period to the voting period, warning that political party members and candidates could be assassinated.
Source: DVB
International IDEA stated that the upcoming military-led election is illegal and could increase violence.
Source: DVB
TNLA Secretary General Gen. Tar Phone Kyaw said China’s influence and control is among the main challenges facing the current revolution.
Source: DVB
A UNDP report found that four in 10 young people in Myanmar would leave the country if given the chance due to conflict, economic collapse, and military service.
Source: DVB
August 13
KIO Vice Chairman Lt. Gen. Gun Maw held meetings with multiple resistance groups, including the Yao Army, NUG interim President Duwal Shila, Chin Nyi Naung group, and Myingyan District Battalion 7 Zero guerrilla force.
Source: DVB
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, and some regional partners will send a joint delegation to Myanmar to push for peace and support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Source: DVB
The Myanmar Military and Security Studies Institute (MDSI) held the first week of female military service at the No. 4 Officer and NCO Training School in Mawby.
Source: DVB
August 14
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Myanmar’s Foreign Minister U Than Swe, stressing the need to safeguard China’s interests and observing the upcoming election.
Source: DVB
The military and MNDAA Kokang Army held failed talks in Lashio; local residents closed schools fearing airstrikes on Kutkai, northern Shan State.
Source: DVB
Thai goods and large trucks bound for Myawaddy were stranded near the Myanmar-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 2 due to documentation issues at Myanmar customs.
Source: DVB
Public concern rose over potential price increases after the junta’s Foreign Exchange Supervision Committee temporarily banned 35 imports.
Source: DVB
A monastery housing displaced people in Mogok, Mandalay Region, was bombed by an airstrike, killing 21, including children and a pregnant woman, with seven missing.
Source: Myanmar Now
August 18
To cut off resistance revenue from the Myawaddy trade route, the junta planned to block the border trade bridge and prioritize import licenses from the Kawthaung-Ranaung waterway.
Source: Myanmar Now
Leaders of the DKBA and Karen State BGF met to discuss unifying Karen armed groups.
Source: DVB
August 19
The Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC) issued a statement calling on the military to reject and oppose the sham election.
Source: DVB
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that Myanmar’s general election is an internal matter.
Source: DVB
The International Labour Organization (ILO) announced plans to provide livelihood assistance to earthquake-affected residents of Inle Lake.
Source: DVB
August 20
The Union Election Commission, under the military council, announced that 63 parties have been granted registration for the upcoming election.
Source: DVB
U Nay Phone Latt, NUG spokesperson, urged all revolutionary forces to resist and overcome the military junta’s fake election trap.
Source: DVB
The UWSA faces its biggest crisis in 40 years due to Chinese pressure, limiting its ability to provide weapons, financial support, or access to routes for allied ethnic armed groups, according to the vice chairman of the Wa People’s Government.
Source: DVB
August 21
Voters living abroad can start collecting Form 15 from embassies to vote via advance ballots; completed forms must be submitted between August 21 and September 8.
Source: DVB
August 22
Myanmar citizens in Japan submitted a six-point letter to the Japanese Foreign Ministry requesting that Japan reject the military council’s unilateral election.
Source: DVB
UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews met with Bangladeshi leader Prof. Muhammad Yunus to discuss the Rohingya refugee crisis.
Source: YKT News
August 23
The NUCC released its political stance on ending authoritarianism and building a federal democratic union, outlining 8 basic principles and 10 political stances.
Source: DVB
August 24
The NUG announced that anyone pressuring the public to participate in illegal elections in NUG-controlled areas will face arrest and legal action.
Source: DVB
August 25
Justice For Myanmar reported that crony companies such as KBZ and Max have financed the military’s genocide of the Rohingya and contributed to crimes against humanity.
Source: DVB
The military bombed the Daikyi neighborhood in Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, around 11 p.m., killing 12 locals and injuring 21.
Source: Myanmar Nowy
August 26
The Karen National Union (KNU) called on the public to non-violently oppose the military’s general election.
Source: DVB
August 27
The TNLA and representatives of the military commission held ceasefire talks in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, at China’s behest, but no agreement was reached.
Source: Myanmar Now
August 28
Military Commission Chairman Min Aung Hlaing will visit China at the invitation of the Chinese President to attend the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin from August 30 to September 1.
Source: DVB
Telenor, which left Myanmar after the 2021 coup, faces potential prison sentences and fines after JFM and ICJ Norway filed complaints alleging violations of Norway’s Myanmar regulations.
Source: Myanmar Now
August 29
The International Relief Committee (IRC) has welcomed the Thai government’s new decision to allow Burmese refugees to work legally in the country.
Source: DVB
August 30
During a meeting with Min Aung Hlaing, who is in China, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he supports Myanmar’s unity and bringing together many domestic political forces to restore stability and development.
Source: DVB
August 31
Myanmar and China will further accelerate border trade and continue to implement China’s electricity, oil and gas pipeline, and infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars, Min Aung Hlaing said at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Source: Myanmar Now
While in Tianjin, China, to attend the 25th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Myanmar’s military junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and discussed trade, energy and rare earth mining, Modi wrote on his social media account Facebook.
Source: DVB
