Domestic News Updates – January 26, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. NUG Ministry of Health Urges Those Collaborating or Supporting the Brutal Military Junta to Cease Their Actions
January 26
The Ministry of Health under the National Unity Government (NUG) has earnestly urged those collaborating with or supporting the brutal military junta to immediately cease their actions. This statement was released on January 26 in announcement number 3/2025 by the NUG Ministry of Health.
This call comes in response to the junta's airstrikes on civilian hospitals. On January 25, the Kyaukme Public Hospital was bombed, and on January 22, the Phalamtaung Hospital in Htarlak Village, Hpa-An Township, also faced aerial attacks.
The attack on Kyaukme Public Hospital resulted in the deaths of a CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) nurse, a CDM administrative staff member, and a civilian. Over 20 individuals, including hospital staff, CDM healthcare workers, and patients, were injured. The entire hospital was severely damaged.
In the Phalamtaung Hospital bombing, although the hospital was destroyed, healthcare workers and patients were able to evacuate in time, avoiding fatalities.
The NUG Ministry of Health highlighted that, over the past four years, the junta has deliberately targeted hospitals and the healthcare sector as part of its oppressive regime. Such actions are clear violations of the Geneva Conventions, UN Security Council resolutions, international humanitarian laws, and human rights laws.
The ministry expressed profound sorrow over the loss of CDM healthcare workers and civilians and pledged solidarity with those risking their lives to provide public health services. The ministry also condemned the junta’s violent actions in the strongest terms.
The NUG Ministry of Health committed to pursuing justice for the deceased healthcare workers and civilians and vowed to take strict legal action against the military junta and its collaborators. The ministry called on the international community to take swift and effective measures to hold the junta accountable for its war crimes and crimes against humanity, including airstrikes targeting Myanmar's healthcare facilities and innocent civilians.
Despite numerous challenges, the NUG Ministry of Health affirmed its dedication to working alongside heroic healthcare workers, ethnic organizations, local groups, and the public to continue providing healthcare services. The ministry vowed to persevere until the complete eradication of the military dictatorship and the establishment of a Federal Democratic Union of Myanmar.
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๐๐ 2. Healthcare Services Struggle Amid Airstrikes and Losses
January 26
The terrorist military junta continues to target healthcare facilities to suppress the public's resistance against its authoritarian rule. This has severely disrupted the resumption of healthcare services, according to Blood Money Campaign’s report, titled “Healthcare Services Lost to Airstrikes.”
The report highlights the devastating impact of airstrikes, which have destroyed between one and ten healthcare facilities in conflict areas across Myanmar. Restrictions on the transport of essential medicines and medical supplies have further worsened the situation.
Respondents from Chin and Karenni states revealed that ongoing battles and logistical challenges have made it extremely difficult to procure critical medicines and medical supplies. Destruction caused by airstrikes has heightened fears among skilled healthcare workers, as detailed in the Blood Money Campaign’s findings.
The destruction of healthcare facilities has created significant barriers for civilians to access medical care. Rebuilding these facilities and procuring necessary medicines and supplies could take anywhere from one week to six months. Financial constraints further hinder the timely restoration of healthcare services.
According to NUG records, the junta has destroyed a total of 343 hospitals and clinics and killed 104 healthcare workers. These deliberate airstrikes have posed severe threats not only to healthcare workers but also to patients, compromising their ability to deliver and receive medical care in a safe environment.
Healthcare workers, while trying to evade airstrikes, continue to provide services in relocated areas. However, civilians now face challenges in accessing these relocated services, sometimes leading to the suspension of operations.
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๐๐ 3. Compilation of Lists of Women for Military Service in Certain Townships of Yangon
January 26
The military junta recently announced the enactment of the People’s Military Service Law, and within just a few days, they began compiling lists of women eligible for military service in some townships of Yangon, according to sources.
Over the past few days, authorities have started collecting the names of women eligible for military service in Dagon Seikkan and Tamwe Townships, while the Rangoon Scout Network reported that in Thaketa Township, the list of eligible women was posted at the Ward 7 East Administrative Office.
In Ward 94 of Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township, Township Administrator Khin Maung Zinn has been gathering the names of eligible women for military service and reportedly instructed that those registered must remain at home after being enlisted.
Additionally, in Tamwe Township, areas with high population density, such as Kyauk Myaung, have also seen the start of similar efforts to collect the names of eligible women. A local resident from Tamwe confirmed this activity.
However, despite these efforts to compile lists, the authorities collecting the names have not provided any indication of when the women will be required to commence military service, the source added.
The military junta issued the Military Service Law on January 23, mandating that women aged between 18 and 27 years are eligible for conscription. Moreover, skilled professionals such as doctors and engineers, or any women with expertise, aged 18 to 35 years, are also required to serve, according to the law.
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๐๐ 4. Funeral of Popular Rock Singer Marazz Held at Yayway Cemetery
January 26
The funeral of Marazz, a popular rock singer known for his original songs and devoted fan base, was held yesterday, January 25, at Yayway Cemetery, following his passing on the evening of January 23.
At the funeral, his portrait accompanied one of his written reflections: “Do not forget to reap what you have sown, for everything has its time.” This was displayed prominently at the entrance of the hall where mourners gathered to bid their final farewell.
The ceremony was held in the new hall at Yayway Cemetery, which features a private glass chamber for viewing the deceased. Only family members and close friends were allowed access to the chamber, while photos taken from outside the glass were shared widely, showcasing his peaceful appearance in his final moments. Mourners remarked that he appeared to be "resting peacefully."
Marazz was remembered in the music industry as a steadfast artist, someone who stood firmly for his own distinctive rock style and was unwavering in his creative convictions.
In the 1990s, although he did not initially aspire to become a singer, he ended up performing his own compositions, leading to the release of his debut album “Invisible Graffiti” in 1993. This album featured major hits such as "Gravity," "Elephant Ring," and "Mad Love from a Broken Heart," which gained him widespread success. Another notable hit, "Kunza," also contributed to his early fame.
Over the course of his career, Marazz released 14 studio albums, with several unreleased songs still left behind. Known for his original compositions and performance style, he famously stated in a television interview, “Art is not about competition.”
The singer, who suffered from kidney disease, passed away at the age of 58.
The reports for this news were contributed by Ko Khant and Ma Kyay Man, correspondents for Radio NUG.
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