NUG vows to block revived Myitsone Dam, warning project sacrifices Myanmar’s "lifeblood" to China

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Mizzima The National Unity Government (NUG) has issued a stern warning against the military junta’s attempts to restart the long-suspended Myitsone Dam project , characterized by NUG spokesperson U Nay Phone Latt as a desperate move to trade the nation’s “heart and lifeblood” for Chinese backing. Speaking on the “ Reporting to the Public and International Community ” program on 6 January 2026, U Nay Phone Latt declared that any international agreements signed by the “terrorist military junta” are legally void and that investors will be held solely responsible for any subsequent financial losses. The spokesperson detailed catastrophic environmental risks, noting that blocking the natural flow of silt would lead to severe soil degradation across the Ayeyarwady Region and allow seawater intrusion to destroy the agricultural viability of the Delta . Furthermore, the NUG highlighted the lethal threat posed by the dam’s location near the Sagaing Fault ; experts warn that a structural failu...
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Myanmar junta airstrike on Khin-U IDP camp kills three civilians and injures ten

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A military airstrike targeting an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in eastern Khin-U Township killed three civilians and left ten others injured on the night of 5 January 2026. 

According to the Khin-U Township People’s Administration, the attack occurred at approximately 8:30 pm when junta aircraft targeted an oil storage yard near the Kongyi Village School. The site, situated along a vital inter-district road, was being used as a temporary shelter for families fleeing conflict in neighbouring townships.

The casualties include one female and two male IDPs, with local officials warning that several of the injured remain in critical condition.

“The deceased were not local residents but displaced people from other townships,” an official from the Khin-U Township People’s Administration stated. “Medical treatment began immediately after the attack, but the severity of the injuries is a major concern.”

In the wake of the strike, local authorities emphasized that the area held no military significance and accused the junta of deliberately targeting defenceless civilians. 

On 6 January, the Township Administration issued an emergency directive urging residents to adopt immediate air-raid precautions. The statement advised the construction of reinforced bunkers and communication tunnels, the use of walkie-talkies for early warnings, and the establishment of neighbourhood air-raid codes to mitigate the impact of ongoing aerial offensives.

“They said we must not stay inside buildings when aircraft are heard. We are being told to seek shelter in pre-dug tunnels as early as possible,” a local volunteer assisting the IDPs mentioned. 

For those without access to bunkers, the administration recommended seeking cover in natural low-lying terrain like ditches and valleys until evacuation to safer zones is possible.


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