October 1
The Sagaing Federal Unitary Hluttaw has approved the selection commission for the formation of a federal unitary government in Sagaing Region. The interim commission has 35 members, including 5 representatives from each of the 7 political parties.
Source: Myanmar Now
At least four garment factories in Yangon’s Shwe Pyi Thar and Hlaing Tharyar townships have closed since the US imposed a 40% tariff on Myanmar’s exports on August 1. Some factories have cut workers and suspended overtime since the tariffs took effect.
Source: Myanmar Now
The military council announced that it is providing military training to university training staff and students, stating that participation is voluntary.
Source: DVB
The Thai government has begun implementing a program allowing refugees living in displacement camps on the Myanmar border to work outside the territory.
Source: DVB
The military has recaptured five of the 16 political prisoners released on parole from Thayarwady Prison in Bago Region. The recaptured individuals, arrested in early 2021, had been sentenced under Section 17(1) of the Terrorism Act.
Source: Myanmar Now
The military has regained control of Kyaukme, a district-level town on the Myanmar-China trade route in northern Shan State, previously captured by the TNLA in August 2024.
Source: Myanmar Now
October 2
The “Building the New Myanmar: Democracy, Justice, and Peace for the People of Myanmar” discussion was held at the UN Church Center in New York, attended by Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Htun, NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung, Deputy Minister U Moe Zaw Oo, and Deputy Minister for Human Rights U Aung Kyaw Moe.
Source: DVB
The military council announced that it will provide an additional 30,000 kyats to retired personnel and soldiers under its command starting in October, though employees say the increase is insufficient.
Source: DVB
A UNDP report states that Myanmar’s youth—more than a third of the population—face unprecedented learning challenges and worsening education and income opportunities due to political instability and economic decline.
Source: DVB
October 6
At least 20 people, including children, civilians, and resistance fighters, were killed and at least 40 injured when a motorized parachute bomb was dropped during a lighting festival on the full moon of Thadingyut in Chaung U Township, Sagaing Region.
Source: Myanmar Now
Telenor faces a lawsuit in Norway for allegedly handing over sensitive user data to the Myanmar military, potentially enabling human rights abuses after the coup. The case is supported by the Center for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) and the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI).
Source: Myanmar Now
October 7
Between October 2 and 7, airstrikes on Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA)-controlled towns: Hsipaw, Namtu, and Namsan in northern Shan State reportedly killed eight people, including two children, and injured around 20.
Source: Myanmar Now
October 8
Daw Thet Thet Khaing, chairwoman of the People’s Pioneer Party, stated that detained leaders President U Win Myint and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi are not political prisoners but were imprisoned for corruption.
Source: DVB
Three students and a disabled woman were killed, and over 20 injured, when airstrikes hit two schools in Mindat Township, southern Chin State.
Source: Myanmar Now
October 9
During a visit to Myanmar, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister met the junta leader to discuss ASEAN’s Five-point consensus. ASEAN clarified it did not agree to cooperate with or observe the junta’s planned elections.
Source: Myanmar Now | DVB
Thirteen people, including 7 children, were killed and 16 injured t in military airstrikes on Moe Myit Township (northern Shan) and Bilin Township (Mon State).
Source: Myanmar Now
October 10
The British and Australian embassies condemned the military’s bombing of civilians in Chaung U Township, Sagaing Region, calling it unacceptable.
Source: DVB
U Myint Kyaing, junta-appointed Minister of Immigration and Population, admitted that the voter lists for the planned elections were incomplete and contained discrepancies.
Source: Mizzima
October 11
Resistance groups called on ASEAN to reject the junta’s planned elections and to demand the release of political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Source: DVB
The Malaysian Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on International Relations called for clarification over reports suggesting Malaysia supported the junta’s election plans, saying this could be misinterpreted as ASEAN endorsement.
Source: The Malaysian Reserve
October 13
Six ethnic armed groups (KNU, ABSDF, CNF, NMSP-AD, PNLO, and LDU) jointly urged the UN, ASEAN, and diplomats not to attend the junta’s 10th anniversary ceremony for the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA).
Source: Myanmar Now
The NUG Humanitarian and Disaster Management Department reported spending nearly 7,000 million kyats on disaster relief using public donations, marking the International Day for Disaster Reduction.
Source: DVB
October 14
The Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) declared that the junta is preparing a sham election and said this is ASEAN’s last chance to act after over four years of military rule.
Source: DVB
At the 29th Forum 2000 Conference in Prague, participants called for global pressure to secure the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners in Myanmar.
Source: DVB
October 15
At the 10th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) in Nay Pyi Taw, Min Aung Hlaing said that since some points have been agreed upon to amend the 2008 Constitution, ethnic groups and relevant individuals should ask for only the possible and not the impossible.
Source: DVB
The Chinese government’s special representative for Asian affairs said during a speech at the NCA ceremony that China is ready to provide assistance for the upcoming elections.
Source: DVB
The Myanmar Bar Council (BLC) announced that the military coup’s upcoming elections in December are not in line with any law enacted in Myanmar, including the 2008 Constitution.
Source: DVB
The Union Election Commission announced that rallies and campaigns will be allowed for 60 days for the first round of the military coup election, which will begin on December 28.
Source: DVB
A spokesperson for the United Wa State Army (UWSA) said it will support the upcoming election by the regime, responding to media inquiries at the NCA anniversary.
Source: DVB
October 16
The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) stated that the military’s control of the country has halted the peace process.
Source: DVB
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) is planning to allow new mining permits more than a year after it seized control of the Chipwe and Panwa regions, home to billions of dollars worth of mineral deposits on the northern border with China.
Source: Myanmar Now
The military has regained control of Thibaw, a district-level town on the Myanmar-China trade route in northern Shan State. The TNLA captured Thibaw on October 13, 2024.
Source: Myanmar Now
October 18
The junta announced that Daw Thuzar Maung, founder of the Myanmar Muslim Refugee Community (MMRC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and her family have been arrested after they illegally re-entered Myanmar. Daw Thuzar Maung and her family were abducted in Malaysia on July 4, 2023, according to Human Rights Watch.
Source: DVB
October 19
The regime’s military raided and arrested members of “KK Park,” a group operating money-laundering and online scam businesses near Lay Kay Kaw, Kayin State.
Source: DVB
October 20
The military council continued to bomb at least six townships in northern Shan State controlled by the TNLA, resulting in 42 civilian deaths in October.
Source: Myanmar Now
STUM leader Daw Myo Myo Aye, along with imprisoned labor activists Ko Thet Hnin Aung and Ma Thet Thaw Swe, were released after all charges against them were dropped by the military council.
Source: DVB
October 21
Eight people, including children, were killed and more than 20 injured when the military bombed Mogok and Thabeikkyin towns in Mandalay Region.
Source: Myanmar Now
October 22
The military bombed five townships in Kachin State in a single day: Khaung Lan Phu, Sok Lau, Bhamo, Waing Maw, and Hpakant.
Source: Myanmar Now
October 23
The military commission will implement a “non-voting system” for its civilian employees in the upcoming December elections, according to staff in Nay Pyi Taw.
Source: Myanmar Now
The 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Executive Council meeting in Geneva decided to continue recognizing the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) as a key dialogue partner.
Source: DVB
Over 2,500 Starlink devices suspected of being used by money-laundering gangs in Myanmar have reportedly been shut down.
Source: DVB
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Myanmar’s military leaders will not attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.
Source: DVB
Mae Sot officials estimated that around 1,000 members of the tycoon gang fled to Mae Sot, Thailand, after the junta raided a money-laundering operation in the KK Park compound in Myawaddy Township, Karen State.
Source: DVB
October 24
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announced that it will tighten scrutiny of special residence visa (G1-99) applications from Burmese workers, citing employers’ complaints about workers leaving their original jobs after obtaining asylum visas.
Source: DVB
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamed Hassan said it is not difficult to implement ASEAN’s common agreement for peace in Myanmar and urged the military council to comply and allow humanitarian aid distribution.
Source: DVB
Thai media reported that preparations are underway to extradite Shi Zhijiang, a key leader in online fraud operations and founder of Shwe Kokko, to Chinese authorities.
Source: DVB
Justice For Myanmar (JFM) issued a statement ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, urging ASEAN to oppose the junta’s illegal election attempt to gain political legitimacy.
Source: DVB
October 25
The military-backed Union Election Commission removed 86 candidates, including People’s Pioneer Party (PPP) chairwoman Daw Thet Thet Khaing, for violating parliamentary election regulations.
Source: DVB
On the 65th anniversary of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), KIO/KIA Chairman General Nban La expressed concern that the junta’s December election could prolong the ongoing civil war.
Source: DVB
October 27
The ASEAN East Asia Summit held in Kuala Lumpur focused on the conflict in Myanmar and regional cooperation. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged the United Nations to continue engaging with Myanmar, provide humanitarian assistance, and support cooperation among ASEAN member states.
Source: DVB
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that a credible path back to civilian rule must be found to end the ongoing violence against civilians in Myanmar.
Source: DVB
October 28
The Philippines, which will assume the rotating ASEAN chairmanship next year, described the Myanmar crisis as an “unhealed wound” for ASEAN and pledged to continue engaging with all stakeholders, according to the country’s president.
Source: DVB
October 29
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) announced that it had reached a ceasefire agreement with the military council during talks held in Kunming, China, on October 27–28 at the invitation of the Chinese government. The agreement includes the withdrawal of Ta’ang forces from Mogok and Moeik Townships, a halt to military airstrikes and attacks in the Ta’ang region, and a mutual ceasefire by both sides.
Source: Myanmar Now
October 30
The military council responded to a request from the ASEAN Chair’s Special Representative to meet detained State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, stating that it could not allow meetings with individuals serving criminal sentences.
Source: DVB
The military arrested four people, including film directors, for allegedly criticizing an election propaganda short film and its actors, and is reportedly seeking further action against additional critics.
Source: Myanmar Now
October 31
The National Unity Government (NUG) announced that its forces will continue defending Mogok despite the planned withdrawal of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) from the area.
Source: Myanmar Now
