The Myanmar Military Council, in coordination with the police, conducted widespread midnight guest-list inspections across multiple townships in Yangon Region on 11 December, according to local residents.
The inspections targeted numerous locations, including North Dagon’s 7/8 junction, Ward No. 9 in East Dagon, Ward No. 8 in Kamayut, Ward No. 10 in Hlaingthaya, Myothit wards (A) and (B) in Insein, Sin Min and Sak-Twin roads in Ahlone Township, as well as Wards 54 and 17 in South Dagon and Kyauk Myaung ward in Tamwe. These operations were confirmed through reports from local monitors and eyewitness accounts.
A Kamayut resident described the scene said, “There were many uniformed personnel on 11 December. They entered the neighbourhood, conducted searches, and even stopped vehicles. My flatmate was questioned while on the road.”
In Hlaing Township, a woman says that while her apartment was not inspected, rented accommodations often face frequent checks.
“Our apartment wasn’t inspected. They searched a nearby building on 11 and 12 December. They comb through entire complexes. These inspections frighten workers, many of whom are from other regions,” she said.
Reports indicate that several young people were detained during the raids, though independent verification from Mizzima is still pending.
A local source suggested that the heightened inspections were in response to recent resistance group attacks in Yangon.
On 11 December, traffic police stationed at North Dagon’s 7/8 junction were reportedly fired upon. The night before, the development office in Tamwe Township was attacked with grenades. Additionally, on 6 December, the Brave Warriors for Myanmar (BWM) coalition launched rocket attacks on the Hmawbi Air Force base.
The inspections, combined with ongoing attacks, have left residents uneasy as security measures tighten across Yangon.
