November 1
Artists in Myanmar planning to travel abroad are required to notify their township police station and the Myanmar Arts and Culture Association of their residence and must obtain permission before leaving the country.
Source: DVB
November 3
Justice For Myanmar (JFM) called for action against two Thai–Myanmar gas pipeline companies—Andaman Transportation Limited (ATL) and Moattama Gas Transportation Company Limited (MGTC)—for allegedly violating UK sanctions on Myanmar. Both companies are registered in the British overseas territories of the Cayman Islands and Bermuda.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 4
French President Emmanuel Macron again called for the immediate and unconditional release of President U Win Myint and all political prisoners, including detained State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Source: DVB
November 5
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister submitted a motion in parliament stating that the election planned by Myanmar’s military regime is not credible. The motion was approved with the support of members of parliament.
Source: DVB
November 6
Following the mandatory collection of income tax from Myanmar workers abroad, tax revenue increased by more than 1.266 billion kyats in the 2024–25 fiscal year compared to the previous year, according to official figures.
Source: Myanmar Now
The Chin State Council (CC) warned that anyone participating in the military council’s sham elections, opening party offices, or campaigning could face up to five years in prison, a fine of 200,000 kyats, or both.
Source: DVB
November 7
Five people were killed and eight others injured when the military bombed Arakan Army (AA)–controlled Ponnagyun Township in Rakhine State at around 11:30 a.m.
Source: Myanmar Now
Parliamentary staff reported that the military council is using thousands of workers and heavy machinery to repair parliament buildings damaged by the earthquake that struck in March.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 8
The Committee of Representatives of the Union Parliament (CRPH) again called on ASEAN, the United Nations, and the international community to unequivocally reject the results of the military junta’s planned election.
Source: DVB
November 9
Reports said that the military council–appointed Election Commission has allowed U Sai Shwe Htee, a People’s Progressive Party (PPP) regional parliamentary candidate who was previously arrested for murder, to contest the election.
Source: DVB
November 10
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated that free and fair elections cannot be held in Myanmar amid widespread airstrikes and ongoing human rights abuses.
Source: DVB
The Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) announced its opposition to the military-led election, stating it would resist the process before, during, and after the vote.
Source: DVB
November 11
The military bombed a district hospital in Kani Township, Sagaing Region, using a helicopter, killing seven patients and one hospital staff member.
Source: Myanmar Now
Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun, said the International Criminal Court (ICC) should immediately issue an arrest warrant for alleged war criminal Min Aung Hlaing.
Source: DVB
Revolutionary groups in Chin State warned the public not to participate in the regime’s upcoming elections, stating that assets of candidates would be confiscated as public property.
Source: DVB
The Blood Money campaign said Thai companies PTT, PTTEP, and Gulf Petroleum Myanmar continue to support the military by maintaining revenue-sharing arrangements with Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) after major international energy companies exited Myanmar.
Source: DVB
November 12
The US government announced the creation of a Scam Center Strike Force aimed at combating online fraud operations in Myanmar and neighboring countries, particularly along the Myanmar–Thailand border.
Source: DVB
The military council’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefed Yangon-based diplomats and UN agency representatives on recent developments in Myanmar, according to an official statement.
Source: DVB
Hong Kong–based VPower’s two LNG-powered electricity projects in Yangon’s Thilawa and Thaketa townships are reportedly set to resume operations in November to supply power to industrial zones.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 13
Union Election Commission Chairman U Than Soe urged election officials to cooperate to ensure that all stages of the upcoming election are conducted accurately and fairly.
Source: DVB
November 14
The Karen National Union (KNU) captured Maw Taung, a border trade post in Tanintharyi Township on the Thai–Myanmar border, which had been under military control since 1990.
Source: Myanmar Now
The Union Election Commission rejected the appeal of People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Chairwoman Daw Thet Thet Khaing, who was disqualified from contesting the election for allegedly violating election laws.
Source: DVB
November 16
One-fifth of Myanmar’s population is facing severe food insecurity, with more than 400,000 children and pregnant and lactating mothers at risk of severe malnutrition, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA).
Source: DVB
The military council–appointed Election Commission announced it would take action against U Lwin Myint, a People’s Party candidate in Thingangyun Township, for using the word “revolution” in his campaign materials.
Source: DVB
November 17
The Sagaing Federal Parliament approved U Soe Oo as Chief Minister of the interim regional government in Sagaing Region, an area where revolutionary forces are strong. U Soe Oo previously won a 2020 NLD seat in Sagaing Township and served as the region’s Minister of Planning and Finance.
Source: Myanmar Now
National Unity Government (NUG) Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss Myanmar’s political crisis, humanitarian situation, and democratic future.
Source: DVB
November 18
More than 300 people were reportedly arrested during a raid on online scam operations in Shwe Kokko Town, Myawaddy Township, Karen State, following the military council’s pledge to crack down on online fraud.
Source: Myanmar Now
The military bombed a hospital and a detention center operated by the National Unity Government (NUG) in Bhammauk Township, Upper Sagaing Region, killing two people and injuring many others.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 19
The Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) and the Karen National Union (KNU) sent a letter announcing the temporary suspension of their membership in the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC).
Source: DVB
Military council spokesman General Zaw Min Tun claimed that the US government’s Scam Center Strike Force may have motives beyond combating online fraud.
Source: DVB
Military tribunals sentenced two of three young men from Yangon to 49 years in prison and the third to 47 years for opposing the military-led election, according to family members.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 20
Residents reported that five civilians were killed and more than a dozen injured when the military carried out an airstrike on Kangyi village in western Myaing Township, Magway Region, around midnight.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 21
The Karen National Union (KNU) raided an online money laundering operation in Minletpan village on the Thai–Myanmar border, discovering more than 2,000 people detained at the site. The KNU said 230 DKBA members in the village were disarmed.
Source: Myanmar Now
The People’s Defense Army–Mandalay (MDY-PDF) announced that two members of its Central Steering Committee had been arrested for failing to return military assets.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 22
The Union Election Commission announced that it had received advance votes from around 30,000 university and college students.
Source: DVB
The regime reportedly arrested eight traders for allegedly owing more than USD 50 million in export revenues after exporting beans abroad.
Source: DVB
The Karen National Union (KNU) and the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) formally requested the temporary suspension of their participation in the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), while the NUCC announced the formation of a coordination group to negotiate with the groups’ officials.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 23
Fierce fighting between the military council and local People’s Defense Forces near Monhla village in Khin-U Township, Sagaing Region, reportedly killed around 80 military personnel and prompted the use of air support, according to local residents.
Source: DVB
November 24
The US government announced plans to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burmese nationals in the United States who cannot safely return home. The revocation is set to take effect on January 26.
Source: Myanmar Now
The National Unity Government (NUG) announced the temporary suspension of Daw Kyi Pyar, Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, and her husband, pending an investigation into alleged mishandling of public funds and corruption following complaints filed by former office staff.
Source: DVB
November 25
The Belarusian president signed and ratified three cooperation agreements with Myanmar, covering visa-free travel, customs cooperation, and the avoidance of double taxation, according to the Belarusian presidential office.
Source: DVB
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasat Phongkaew stated that the elections scheduled to begin in December will not be free or credible.
Source: DVB
The National Unity Government (NUG) and its Central Counter-Terrorism Center declared 14 individuals, including Min Aung Hlaing, as terrorists, though no specific actions were detailed.
Source: DVB
The NUG Counter-Terrorism Center also declared 25 members of the military council’s Union Election Commission as terrorists.
Source: DVB
November 26
The military council announced the closure of cases against more than 5,500 people charged under Article 505-A and the pardon of over 3,000 political prisoners, stating the move was intended to ensure voter participation in the upcoming elections.
Source: DVB
The UN-established Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) warned that the military could commit serious international crimes in the lead-up to the planned elections.
Source: DVB
November 27
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the military junta’s illegal rule and sham elections, fully rejecting the planned vote, reaffirming the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) as the legitimate representatives of the people, and calling for a global arms embargo.
Source: DVB
The Belarus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) announced that 16 agreements worth USD 9 million were signed between business representatives of Myanmar and Belarus at the Myanmar–Belarus Business Forum held in Yangon.
Source: DVB
The National League for Democracy (NLD) confirmed that U Kyi Toe was released from Insein Prison following the military junta’s release of detainees sentenced under Section 505-A.
Source: DVB
It was announced that the Tigyit coal-fired steam power plant in Naungtha Sub-Township, Pinlaung Township, southern Shan State, will become fully operational.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 28
Military council troops, reportedly moving in a convoy of around 100 vehicles, began entering Mogok in Mandalay Region, which the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has agreed to withdraw from under a ceasefire arrangement.
Source: DVB
During a visit to Nay Pyi Taw, Min Aung Hlaing reportedly requested assistance from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in seeking international acceptance of the planned elections amid global opposition.
Source: DVB
A report by the Swedish Burma Committee, Justice For Myanmar, and Fair Finance Guide revealed that Sweden’s national pension funds AP1, AP2, AP3, AP4, and AP7 have collectively invested more than USD 484 million in 12 companies linked to Myanmar’s military.
Source: DVB
Military spokesperson Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun stated that since the 2021 coup, online money-laundering operations have increasingly established bases along the Thai border in Karen State.
Source: DVB
Six civilians, including children, were killed and at least 10 others injured when the military carried out an airstrike on Kyaw Pho village in Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State, at around 10:30 a.m.
Source: Myanmar Now
November 30
Finland’s Foreign Ministry announced that its embassy in Yangon will close, as part of broader plans to shut down Finnish embassies in Yangon, Islamabad, and Kabul by 2026.
Source: DVB
The Thai military announced the temporary closure of commercial boat gates along the Thaung Rin River for one week after artillery shells landed in Mae Sot, Tak Province, amid clashes between the Myanmar military and resistance forces near the border.
Source: Myanmar Now
Dr. Khin Thu Thu Lwin, former head of the People’s Administration of Minkin Township in Sagaing Region and director of CDM Hospital, was arrested by members of the National Unity Government (NUG) following alleged mishandling of public funds and weaponry, triggering widespread outrage online.
Source: Myanmar Now
