(In English) 23rd May 2025 Evening Myanmar Resistance News

Myanmar Military News Updates – May 23, 2025 Evening



🚩🚩 1. Warm Public Welcome for Yenaungchaung PDF Members Who Participated Alongside AA in the Offensive to Seize the Western Regional Command in Ann

May 23

It has been learned that the People’s Defense Force (PDF) from Yenaungchaung Township, Magway District, Magway Region, participated in joint operations with the Arakan Army (AA) in the military offensive to seize control of Ann Town and the Western Regional Command of the Myanmar military.

According to reports,

“Five comrades from the Yenaungchaung PDF, who were deployed in coordination with the Arakan Army to gain combat experience in the battle for Ann Town and the campaign to capture the Western Regional Command, gave their lives for the future establishment of a Federal Democratic Union.”

The PDF unit stated that the five comrades courageously fulfilled their assigned duties until the end and made the ultimate sacrifice. The force expressed deep condolences and solidarity with the bereaved families.


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🚩🚩 2. Military Airstrikes Drop Four 250-lb Bombs on Oum Matee Village in Naung Cho Township

May 23

The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has reported that the Myanmar military launched an aerial bombing campaign on Oum Matee Village in Naung Cho Township, northern Shan State, which is currently under TNLA control.

According to TNLA,

On May 22 at 11:50 AM, the military conducted two bombing runs,

Followed by another two bombing runs at 11:53 AM,

Dropping a total of four 250-pound bombs on the village.

It was also noted that the bombings occurred in the absence of any active clashes, with the bombs dropped deliberately.

Additionally,

On May 21, the military used a drone to drop 15 conventional bombs and one chemical gas bomb on Oum Matee Village, injuring at least one civilian.

Similarly, on May 20, without any active hostilities, the military carried out a jet fighter strike using a 250-pound bomb on Hoko Village in Naung Cho Township, under the administration of PSLF/TNLA, resulting in the destruction of a civilian home.

Despite declaring a temporary ceasefire from May 6 to May 31, the military continues to launch ground offensives, artillery strikes, drone attacks, and daily aerial assaults on TNLA-administered territories. As a result, TNLA has urged civilians to maintain heightened security awareness and take precautions to avoid harm from airstrikes, drones, and heavy artillery shelling.


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🚩🚩 3. TNLA Relocates Displaced Persons from Kyokham Monastery in Naung Cho Amid Military Targeting of Religious Sites

May 23

Due to repeated and deliberate attacks by the Myanmar military targeting religious sites, displaced civilians taking refuge at Kyokham Monastery in Naung Cho Township were relocated to safer locations, according to the TNLA.

The TNLA clarified that this relocation was part of its effort to protect internally displaced persons (IDPs) from potential harm amid ongoing hostilities. This comes as intensified clashes continue between TNLA and junta forces in villages like Oum Matee and Oum Makhar in Naung Cho Township.

Junta forces have reportedly

Burned homes and religious buildings,

Dropped bombs from the air,

And launched heavy artillery strikes in villages near Taung Kham and across Naung Cho in deliberate, daily attacks.

To safeguard civilians during the fighting, the TNLA had previously issued a formal notification and humanitarian appeal, requesting over 100 displaced persons sheltering at Kyokham Monastery to temporarily relocate to safer areas.

The relocation was carried out swiftly after the warning was issued to ensure their safety. The TNLA further explained that misleading reports suggesting the TNLA had forcibly relocated the IDPs were false and clarified that the move was conducted with the primary aim of protecting civilian lives during the conflict.

According to the PSLF/TNLA Information Department, these actions are part of the group's commitment to ensure the safety and protection of local civilian populations in active combat zones.


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🚩🚩 4. TNLA Township Development Committee Leads Clean Water Project in Zan Phate Village

May 23

The Township Development Committee under the Political and Military Leadership of the PSLF/TNLA has spearheaded a clean water supply initiative for residents of Zan Phate Village, located in Hsipaw Township, Kyaukme District, in the 2nd Brigade area of the Ta'ang region, according to an official announcement.

The project, led by the Township Development Committee in collaboration with local villagers, commenced on February 25 and was completed by May 20.

Previously, villagers primarily relied on dug wells and nearby streams for water. However, this new initiative, under the leadership of the PSLF/TNLA, has effectively resolved the longstanding issue of water scarcity.

According to records from the PSLF/TNLA Department of Information and Public Relations, the project was funded with 30 million MMK contributed by the PSLF/TNLA and over 20 million MMK raised by the villagers themselves.


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🚩🚩 5. Magway Guerrilla Forces Eliminate Informant "Ye Khaing" in Taungdwingyi Township

May 23

On May 23, the Magway Guerrilla Warfare group announced that it had carried out an operation to eliminate Ye Khaing, a notorious informant based in Gwaytauk Khone Village, Taungdwingyi Township, Magway Region.

Ye Khaing, who was reportedly working with junta-aligned police officers to file false legal cases against civilians over local disputes, was neutralized on May 20 at approximately 12:30 PM.

He was also accused of colluding with the junta-appointed administrator known as "Pyan Hlwa" to collect military conscription bribes. These actions prompted the operation, according to the resistance group’s announcement.

The operation was jointly conducted by the Magway Guerrilla Warfare unit and the Taungdwingyi Fighter Force-LPDF.

Gwaytauk Khone Village is located near the Parakyel Police Station and is said to be home to around seven Pyu Saw Htee militia trainees.

Local People's Defense Forces (PDFs) have warned these Pyu Saw Htee trainees to collaborate with the resistance movement operating in the region.

In addition, the Magway Guerrilla Warfare and Taungdwingyi Fighter Force-LPDF urged local junta-appointed administrators, military personnel, and administrative staff in Magway District to cooperate with the People's Defense Forces. They also issued a warning that individuals who remain aligned with the military regime and fail to take the side of the people will be targeted and eliminated.

The two resistance forces reaffirmed their commitment to continue joint operations with allied revolutionary forces until the military dictatorship is completely dismantled, and they urged civilians to avoid areas where junta troops are stationed for their own safety.


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🚩🚩 6. Two Conscripts and One Junta Soldier Defect with Weapons from Pyinbong Village in Nattalin Township

May 23

According to an official statement released on May 23 by Battalion 3801 under the Tharyarwaddy District command, two newly recruited soldiers and one soldier from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 401 have defected from the military junta with weapons and ammunition in Pyinbong Village, Nattalin Township, Bago Region.

The two conscripts—Naing Way Lin from Yekyi Township and Yaza Min from Kyonpyaw Township in Ayeyarwady Region—were allegedly forcibly recruited under the junta’s military conscription law. They defected on May 19, bringing with them their weapons and ammunition.

They reportedly had been tasked with guard duties and logistical work inside their unit. However, after arriving in Pyinbong Village as part of a junta military column, they were ordered to torch civilian homes and detain residents. In protest, they deserted and surrendered to Battalion 3801 of the resistance.

The two defectors brought with them two MA-1 rifles, one hand grenade, one walkie-talkie, and six magazines of ammunition. They declared their intention to join the resistance movement to fight for the complete eradication of the military dictatorship and to achieve lasting peace.

Separately, a junta soldier from LIB 401 based in Dawei Township also defected with weapons and surrendered to the Launglon Township People's Defense Force (Pa Ka Pha) on May 11.

As a preliminary reward, the Launglon Township Pa Ka Pha provided this defector with 3 million MMK in support.

The Launglon Pa Ka Pha, in cooperation with local allied revolutionary forces, previously launched an assault on the Paungtine Bridge checkpoint in Dawei during this May and succeeded in capturing junta informants in San Hlan Village.


These reports were compiled and submitted by Ko Khant and Tharki, field correspondents for Radio NUG.


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(In English) 23rd May 2025 Evening Myanmar Domestic News

 

Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 23, 2025 Evening



πŸ“ŒπŸ“Œ 1. Prime Minister Man Win Khaing Than Urges Stronger Inter-Ministerial Coordination

May 23

Union Prime Minister Man Win Khaing Than has called for stronger and more effective coordination among government ministries.

He delivered this message during Meeting No. 19/2025 of the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Interim Central Committee for Regional Public Administration.

“I deeply respect and appreciate all those who have taken on responsibilities in the National Unity Government despite having no guaranteed protections and facing significant challenges and dangers. I extend special thanks to the ministers, deputy ministers, permanent secretaries, and all levels of the administrative machinery for doing their utmost within their individual responsibilities,” said the Prime Minister.

He acknowledged that constraints are inevitable, given that the government is being built during a time of revolution. However, he emphasized:

“Even within such limitations, effective inter-ministerial coordination remains within our capacity. Therefore, this is something we must strive to achieve.”

He further encouraged the government body to ensure that upcoming meetings are held systematically to facilitate productive planning and implementation of future activities, and to make swift progress on pending operations.


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πŸ“ŒπŸ“Œ 2. Yangon Parliament Passes Law on Drafting Interim Constitution Commission for Yangon Federal Unit

May 23

The 8th session of the Yangon Parliament convened its first meeting on the morning of Friday, May 23, via online video conferencing.

During the session, the Parliamentary Bill Committee submitted the Draft Law concerning the Commission for Drafting the Interim Constitution of the Yangon Federal Unit. The bill was passed unanimously, with no objections raised.

The proposed law comprises 6 chapters and 26 sections, according to parliamentary sources.

Additionally, during this session, the parliament formally recorded a motion of honor and remembrance for U Nay Lin Aung, a Yangon Region MP representing Thanlyin Township Constituency (1), who fell in the line of revolutionary duty on April 27, 2025.

Yangon Parliament Speaker U Tint Lwin also announced that the second day of the 8th session will be held on a later date, which will be announced separately.


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πŸ“ŒπŸ“Œ 3. Professor Miemie Winn Byrd: Myanmar Needs a New Professional Military That Aligns with International Standards and Modern Democratic Values

May 23

Professor Miemie Winn Byrd has expressed on social media that Myanmar is in urgent need of a new professional military that adheres to international norms and modern democratic values.

“In my current teaching session, I feel disappointed that I no longer encounter trainees from Myanmar among the high-ranking military officers, diplomats, and government officials from around the world. While this program includes participants from across Southeast Asia, Myanmar is no longer represented,” she wrote.

She noted that during Myanmar’s democratic transition, it was previously possible to include Myanmar military officers in these training programs, adding:

“Our primary objective is clear: to help foster understanding of the core principles and behavior of a modern, professional military under civilian oversight and in accordance with democratic standards.”

Professor Byrd said she had invested considerable time and effort into this mission, repeatedly offering instruction and guidance with the hope that transformation was possible.

“However, the military coup of February 2021 and subsequent events have starkly illustrated the reality,” she stated.

Reflecting on her 18 years of teaching at the center, she noted that many of her former trainees have gone on to become national leaders, defense chiefs, and ambassadors.

“The issue is not a lack of talent among them. The problem lies in the fact that they have been deeply indoctrinated—rigidly shaped by decades of military dictatorship. As a result, they now lack both the capacity and the will to change. They simply cannot accept change.”

Drawing from these experiences, she concluded:

“It has become increasingly clear to us that the military dictatorship must be dismantled. Myanmar urgently needs a new, professional military that aligns with international standards and modern values.”


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πŸ“ŒπŸ“Œ4. Discovery of Additional Bodies Beneath Sky Villa Building, Where Over 100 Earthquake Victims Had Already Been Found

May 23

It has been reported that the bodies of a man and a woman were newly discovered beneath the Sky Villa building, where over 100 deceased victims had previously been recovered following the powerful earthquake that struck Sagaing City on the afternoon of March 28.

On May 22, a recovery operation was underway involving heavy machinery to clear debris and retrieve remaining bodies from Sky Villa Building (B Block) and (C Block) in Mandalay. At around 10:00 a.m., the body of one male was recovered from Block B. Similarly, at 4:10 p.m., the body of one female was retrieved from Room I9 of Block B.


These updates were reported and submitted by Tharki and Ko Khan, correspondents of Radio NUG.


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