Domestic News Updates – December 28, 2024 Morning
๐๐ 1. Promotion of Human Rights through Distribution of T-Shirts
On December 27, Radio NUG reported that as part of the 2024 Human Rights Day activities, 5,900 T-shirts bearing the slogan "A Land Flourishing with Human Rights and Justice" were distributed in regions under restrictive control. These efforts were led by township human rights officers in collaboration with local defense forces and civil society organizations.
Additionally, activities in 57 townships included public discussions, distribution of human rights educational pamphlets by ministries, educational videos and audio presentations, and protest marches. The Ministry of Human Rights announced these initiatives in their December 27 release.
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๐๐ 2. Mon Youth Urged to Resist the Junta's Manipulative Tactics
On December 27, Radio NUG reported that during the 13th Mon Youth Day, the New Ramanya Federal Forces (NRFF) called on all Mon youth to resist the military junta's deceptive tactics, which aim to co-opt Mon politics into a pseudo-federal framework. Given the Mon region's critical role in the junta's sham elections, the NRFF emphasized learning from past lessons to prevent falling into these traps.
The statement urged Mon youth to contribute actively to the Mon revolutionary forces opposing the military council and to support the Mon people’s fight for independence and self-determination. It also encouraged rejecting authoritarian and ultra-nationalist ideologies infiltrating Mon society and working towards a progressive, free Mon State.
The NRFF also highlighted plans to resist the junta's mechanisms, including the sham elections scheduled for 2025, and reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling authoritarianism and building a federal union. This annual commemoration of Mon Youth Day began in 2012, inspired by the first Mon Youth Conference held on December 28, 1946.
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๐๐ 3. ASEAN Accused of Shielding Myanmar’s Military Junta
On December 27, Radio NUG cited the Blood Money Campaign MM, stating that ASEAN has prioritized protecting Myanmar's military junta rather than resolving the country's political crisis inclusively. Despite adopting the Five-Point Consensus in 2021, ASEAN has failed to enforce its implementation, as the junta has disregarded all commitments.
The report criticized ASEAN's recent actions, such as allowing Myanmar’s junta to host and attend key regional summits, facilitating arms trade worth millions, and enabling the junta’s economic survival through member states like Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. These activities have indirectly supported the junta's continued atrocities and undermined genuine efforts for peace.
Furthermore, the report noted ASEAN’s limited engagement with legitimate Myanmar representatives, including the National Unity Government (NUG), National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), and Ethnic Revolutionary Organizations (EROs). ASEAN’s humanitarian aid has been criticized for being funneled through junta-controlled channels, allowing the regime to manipulate aid for its advantage.
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๐๐ 4. 13 Chinese Projects Under EAO Control in Shan State
Radio NUG reported on December 27 that out of 23 Chinese investment projects in northern Shan State and surrounding areas, 13 projects are fully controlled by Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) and People's Defense Forces (PDFs), according to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar.
These projects include border economic zones, dams, bridges, cement factories, and sugar mills. Key infrastructure like the China-Myanmar oil and gas pipelines, cross-border power lines, and the Muse-Mandalay railway line are also partially controlled by EAOs, highlighting the complexities of Chinese investments in Myanmar's conflict zones.
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๐๐ 5. Kim Aris Commemorates Daw Khin Kyi on Her 36th Death Anniversary
On December 27, Kim Aris, grandson of Daw Khin Kyi, paid tribute to his grandmother, a figure of inspiration for both Myanmar and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Kim shared childhood memories, recalling how his grandmother raised him and guided his family through significant challenges. He reflected on the profound impact of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s sacrifices for Myanmar.
Kim called for sharing photos and memories of Daw Khin Kyi to honor her legacy. He also noted how the people of Myanmar, defying a military-imposed ban on gatherings, participated en masse in Daw Khin Kyi’s funeral in 1988, signifying their deep respect for her and the Aung San family.
These updates were provided by Radio NUG reporters Min Thihan and Khashel.
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