"NUG vows to block revived Myitsone Dam, warning project sacrifices Myanmar’s “lifeblood” to China", Mizzima, 9 January 2026

The National Unity Government (NUG) has issued a stern warning against the military junta’s attempts to restart the long-suspended Myitsone Dam project [...].

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 failure could submerge major cities in Kachin State within minutes.