June 1
U Tin Oo, a founding member of the National League for Democracy (NLD) alongside Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, passed away in Yangon at the age of 98 due to heart failure. A military veteran with 33 years of service, he served as the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar military from 1974 to 1976. His funeral was held on June 5 in Yangon. General Saw Than Hlaing, the commander of the Nay Pyi Taw Regional Military Command, was transferred to the reserve force. General Soe Min, previously the commander of the Coastal Regional Military Command, has been appointed as the new regional commander for Nay Pyi Taw. According to some military observers, General Soe Min’s transfer to the less active Nay Pyi Taw region may be due to recent attacks by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and People’s Defense Forces (PDF) on military council camps in Tanintharyi.
June 2
Brigadier General Min Maung, commander of the No. 1 Military Operation Command, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the military council, according to Irrawaddy news sources. During Operation 1027 by the Three Brotherhood Alliance, he refused to surrender at the Laukkai military headquarters, leading to his continued appointment as commander of MOC 1. In contrast, the five brigadier generals who chose to surrender were arrested, tried, and received life sentence. A skirmish broke out between the regime’s forces and the Arakan Army (AA) near the world-famous Ngapali Beach, located in Thandwe Township, Rakhine State. The skirmish has continued for days, and the junta is said to be using navy ships, ground forces, and aerial attacks.
June 3
The British-based Nuclear Engineering International magazine reported that the Russian government has approved a draft agreement to construct a small nuclear power plant requested by the military council. The two sides are expected to sign the agreement soon. This follows a memorandum of understanding signed in November 2022 between the regime and the Russian state-owned Rosatom Atomic Energy Corporation.
June 4
Since the beginning of the month, news surfaced that the regime is drafting a law to ban the use of VPNs in the country. Although not yet passed or implemented, regime lackeys have been harassing and blackmailing the public by exploiting this pending law. In Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Ayeyarwaddy, and Nay Pyi Taw, soldiers have been stopping people on the streets, checking their phones, and demanding money or confiscating phones if a VPN app is found.
June 6
Thailand’s Ministry of Labor confirmed that undocumented migrants, including those from Myanmar, will be eligible for a new official work permit known as the pink card. This initiative covers migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and aims to address the challenges of both illegal and legal immigration to Thailand amid economic hardships in neighboring countries.
June 7
The British government announced the continuation of sanctions on 39 individuals and 31 companies, targeting key figures in Myanmar’s military leadership. Among those sanctioned are coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, along with top leaders General Mya Tun Oo, Lieutenant General Aung Lin Dwe, Lieutenant General Ye Win Oo, General Tin Aung San, and former Chief of Defense Staff General Maung Maung Kyaw. The sanctions list also includes Htoo Company Group, U Tay Za and his two sons, and Union Attorney General Daw Thida Oo.
June 8
At a press conference, Arakan Army (AA) spokesperson U Khaing Thu Kha appealed for donations to support approximately 500,000 displaced people in Rakhine State who urgently need assistance. The onset of the rainy season exacerbated the need for shelter, food, medicine, and clothing for those displaced by ongoing conflicts. Since November 2023, intensified fighting in Rakhine State has forced many residents to flee their homes.
June 9
The junta’s newspapers reported that the regime had arrested nine members of the Urban Guerrilla Force who had planned to attack the Thanlyin New Bridge opening ceremony in Yangon. They were arrested in Dagon Seikkan Township as they planned to fire a 107 mm rocket toward the ceremony.
June 10
The regime’s forces and Pa-O National Organization (PNO) members arrested about 59 villagers in Ye Phyu Village, Hsi Hseng Township, Shan State – south. Since January, clashes have broken out between the allied forces of the regime and PNO against the Pa-O National Liberation Army in Hsi Hseng, Pinlaung, Hopong, and Nyaungshwe townships. The local populace, including those from Ye Phyu Village, fled to safety.
June 11
At a cabinet meeting, National Unity Government (NUG) Acting President Duwal Shi La emphasized the need to build and strengthen alliances with ethnic armed forces. He stressed the importance of moving beyond partnerships to form a robust and cohesive alliance based on trust and proven collaboration. “Trust is the most important element in an alliance. Therefore, it is crucial for us to build a stronger and more compact alliance by demonstrating our commitment and building trust,” said the Acting President.
June 12
The Arakan Army (AA) reportedly captured the regime’s station on the Myanmar-Bangladesh border in Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State. The station was manned by 300 regime soldiers and regarded as a strategic base for the gateway to the sea and reinforcement routes.
June 13
At least 10 businessmen from Yangon, who increased employee salaries and expenses during a time when the Myanmar Kyats value dropped to a record low and commodity prices skyrocketed, are reportedly under investigation by the regime this week. The businesses involved include a coffee shop, mobile phone shop, restaurant, electronics stores, and construction companies.
June 14
The regime’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the signing of the 2024 Mekong-Lancang Special Fund Project Agreement with China in Nay Pyi Taw. According to the agreement, China will provide $3.6 million to Myanmar for 12 projects to be implemented by six ministries. These projects will focus on agriculture and livestock, forest resource protection and conservation, environmental practices and innovations for small and medium businesses, village-level poverty reduction, information technology innovation, and cultural sector upgrades.
June 15
The coup leader Min Aung Hlaing announced that a general election would be held in 2025 across the country. During his visit to Meiktila Town in the Mandalay Region, he mentioned that a general census will be conducted in the coming October, which will precede the countrywide election the following year. The NUG reported that over 800 children have been killed between February 2021 and May 2024. The highest number of fatalities occurred in the Sagaing Region, with more than 250 deceased children, followed by Shan and Rakhine states. Of the victims, 59.2 percent were boys and 31.5 percent were girls. The remaining 9.2 percent were disfigured beyond recognition, making their gender undistinguishable.
June 16
The Dhaka Tribune reported that Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, joint general secretary of Bangladesh’s main opposition party, BNP, accused Myanmar of smuggling a large amount of contraband weapons into Bangladesh through the border. Rizvi highlighted the severe economic struggles of the Bangladeshi people, noting that even the middle class is facing hardships.
June 17
Several inmates were beaten, and some were placed in solitary confinement following a dispute with authorities in Thayawaddy Prison, Bago Region. The incident occurred after some inmates refused COVID vaccinations due to their health conditions, with some collapsing immediately after the shot. Authorities beat those who refused the vaccine. Three political prisoners, Ko Htoo Aung, Saw Chit Win Tun, and Ko Thet Paing, were chained in ankle shackles and placed in solitary confinement.
June 18
China’s Special Representative for Myanmar, Mr. Deng Xijun, arrived in Myanmar and met with the regime’s Foreign Minister U Than Swe and Mr. Deng Xijun in Nay Pyi Taw. The meeting covered bilateral relations, cooperation in border region stability, and increasing collaboration between the two countries.
June 19
The military has arrested numerous individuals who participated in the “Flower Strike” movement commemorating the 79th birthday of detained leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who is serving a 33-year prison sentence following the military coup. Military propaganda Telegram pages released the names of those involved in the Flower Strike, leading to the arrest of at least a dozen people in one day.
June 20
The Karen National Union (KNU) announced on June 20 that since the military coup in 2021 until May 2024, over 1,000,000 civilians have been displaced from their homes in KNU-administered areas. Out of the total 1,078,505 displaced people, they can only assist approximately 600,000 people currently, and efforts are underway to secure humanitarian aid for the remaining victims. According to The Hindu, as of June 20, more than 5,400 Myanmar citizens have sought refuge in Manipur state due to airstrikes and attacks in Myanmar. The refugees began arriving in Kamjong District in 2023, with Assam Rifles officials noting their arrival and the temporary settlement of over 5,100 individuals across eight villages since November. Local authorities have gathered biometric data including fingerprints and voice recordings from the refugees.
June 21
General Zaw Min Tun, the regime’s spokesperson, admitted that the regime forces shot and killed Bhaddanta Munindabhivamsa, the abbot of Win Neinmitayon Monastery in the Bago region, and announced that an inquiry commission would be formed to investigate the incident. The shooting occurred on June 19, when regime troops fired at the car carrying the senior monk between Myothar village and Panchi Kamma village in Ngazun Township. Businessmen close to commodity markets told Myanmar Now that on June 21, the military arrested and interrogated several owners of the Bayinnaung Commodity market for allegedly selling rice at prices higher than the official rates. Among those detained is U Ye Min Aung, chairman of the Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders Association. Reports indicate that about a dozen rice fair business owners, including U Lu Maw Myint Maung, chairman of the Bayinnaung Rice Commodity Board, are under investigation. Ko Htet Yan Naing @ Htet Htet, a political prisoner held in Mandalay’s Obo Prison, was beaten to death by prison guards. He was targeted for attempting to report a drug dealing case involving prison authorities. A group of guards beat him with wooden bats, metal rods, and vibrators until he lost consciousness. He died from his injuries in Mandalay Public Hospital.
June 22
Around 9:30 pm on June 22, regime forces opened fire on an ambulance, killing a monk on board on Myopat Road, Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region. The victim was Abbot U Ottama from Sakhama Monastery, who was transporting a patient to a hospital when the ambulance was attacked near an inspection gate. Local resistance forces attacked the regime’s Battalion Unit 77’s station in Nanttha Village, Indaw Township, Sagaing Region. In response, regime forces launched aerial strikes, dropping bombs on a monastery and killing several civilians. A total of 13 people, including a monk, were killed in the incident. An additional ten people, including children, were injured.
June 23
On the evening of June 23, the Arakan Army (AA) reportedly seized Thandwe Airport, the only air entry to Ngapali Beach in Rakhine State. Prior to the capture, violent clashes broke out along the beach, forcing residents to flee for safety. Battles continue around Thandwe City, but with the fall of the airport, the regime is unable to send reinforcements and supplies. The AA continues to attack the regime’s light infantry unit 566 and infantry unit 55 near the city.
June 24
The Directorate of Investments and Companies (DICA) under the regime announced the blacklisting of eight companies, including Aya Hintha Company owned by prominent businessman U Zaw Win Shein, since June 24. The companies are accused of fraudulently importing palm oil from overseas. U Zaw Win Shein, who owns A Bank and Aya Hintha Group, and recently acquired Ooredoo Myanmar, was among those affected. Myanmar Now contacted Aya Hintha Company for comment on the blacklisting, but they stated they were unaware of the decision.
June 25
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government (NUG) announced the temporary suspension of Salai Isaac Khen, their representative to India, following a complaint of sexual harassment by a female office worker. The investigation, conducted by the department, has been referred to the Policy Implementation Committee on Protection from Exploitation and Sexual Violence.
June 26
Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, disclosed that he held discussions in New Delhi with the regime’s Minister U Than Swe regarding the protection of India’s interests in Myanmar. Expressing concern over the violence and instability affecting border areas, Jaishankar emphasized the need for engagement with all stakeholders to address these issues. He highlighted challenges such as illegal drugs, arms smuggling, and human trafficking impacting India and expressed India’s readiness to assist its citizens in Myanmar.
June 27
The National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Defense announced that the Shan-Mann operation, involving the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) and their allies, has successfully penetrated Mandalay and is underway. Beginning on June 25, alongside the resumption of Operation 1027 in Northern Shan State and Mandalay, PDF joined forces conducting balanced operations and achieving continuous victories.
June 28
The regime held a completion ceremony for the first batch of military trainees across the country. Following the ceremony, the new graduates were sent to various battlegrounds. The new cadets are transported to the warfronts without being informed of their destination until halfway through the journey. Parents are also kept in the dark by authorities. The Chinese Embassy in Yangon announced that former President U Thein Sein will visit China to attend the 70th anniversary of the publication of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. At 79, U Thein Sein, who regularly meets with Chinese diplomats and the coup leaders, is making his first public appearance in years. The ceremony was set to be held on June 28 and would include former political leaders, academics, journalists, and entrepreneurs.
June 29
Chin resistance forces reportedly seized the last standing regime battalion station in Matupi Township, Chin State, effectively putting the entire township under their control. On June 17, the regime’s light infantry unit 304 fell, followed by the fall of the largest strategic unit in southern Chin State, unit 140, on June 29. The Arakan Army (AA) and Yaw Defense Force (YDF) coordinated the offensive alongside Chin forces.
June 30
Ko Kangyi Maung, leader of the Magwe Guerrilla Force, reported that at around 1:00 p.m., Police Sergeant Hlaing Myint and his wife, Myint Myint Ri, were shot and killed by revolutionary forces on the Magway-Taungdwingyi road in Taungdwingyi Township. The couple, who had challenged the PDF forces, died at the scene.
