Digital investigations. Human stories.

CIR has found that A7 appears to be setting up payment services for international customers through front companies, in a significant and concerning new step. CIR identified three online platforms that allow users to transfer money across borders by exchanging cryptocurrency. These platforms target users in Africa, Asia, the UAE, and Brazil.

On 28 September 2026, a reported airstrike in Kyauktaw town, Rakhine State, caused widespread damage in a civilian area and reportedly resulted in more than 50 deaths. Myanmar Witness investigation examines available evidence relating to the incident, including damage and reported civilian impact.

Myanmar Witness has documented 170 reported landmine and ERW incidents across 12 regions and states between April 2025 and March 2026. Landmines and other types of explosive remnants of war (ERW) continue to affect civilians across Myanmar, not only in areas of conflict but also elsewhere in everyday life.