Domestic News Updates – January 14, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. Over 10 Political Prisoners Re-Arrested After Release from Shwebo Prison
January 14
More than ten political prisoners who were recently released after completing their sentences at Shwebo Prison have been re-arrested and detained at the Shwebo Township Police Station, according to reports.
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM) stated that political detainees, who were supposed to be reunited with their families upon their release, were instead taken back into custody at Shwebo Township Police Station.
Most of those re-arrested are male political prisoners, and they have reportedly been denied communication with their families.
This practice of re-arresting released prisoners began in October 2024 and continues into January 2025. Over ten individuals are currently being detained at the township police station without any formal charges filed against them after completing their prison terms.
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๐๐ 2. Public Urged to Support the Revolution by Participating in Lottery Sales
January 14
The Kalay Region Support Center has called on the public to participate in the revolutionary cause by purchasing “Support Lottery” tickets, a statement made on January 14 revealed.
“The primary aim of selling these lottery tickets is not just to ignite fleeting revolutionary sentiments among the people, but to keep the spirit of resistance burning in their hearts continuously,” the statement explained.
It continued, “Only showing passion after a comrade has fallen or during a victorious battle is a misguided approach. We are not urging you to donate impulsively, but rather to contribute consistently, month by month, to the cause. By purchasing a ‘Support Lottery’ ticket for just 2,000 kyats, or contributing what you can monthly, you can sustain the ongoing revolutionary efforts.”
The center emphasized that every lottery ticket purchased represents active resistance against the military dictatorship and instills a sense of revolutionary commitment in the participants.
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๐๐ 3. Over 30 Myanmar Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry into Malaysia
January 14
A total of 31 Myanmar nationals attempting to enter Malaysia illegally were arrested by the Malaysian military on the morning of January 13 near the Thailand-Malaysia border, according to reports cited by RFA.
Among the arrested were three children, 14 women, and 14 men. They were reportedly transferred to the Bukit Kayu Hitam Police Station for further investigation.
A Myanmar national living in Malaysia stated, “Arrests happen every day. They occur almost everywhere. Some of the detained individuals are sent back to Myanmar. Due to the frequent arrests, many of us stay indoors and take precautions.”
On January 9, 12 Myanmar nationals who had entered Malaysia illegally from Thailand were also arrested. Following their sentencing, 102 Myanmar nationals were deported back to Myanmar, according to an announcement made by Malaysia's Immigration Department.
The UNHCR Malaysia office reported that as of November 2024, nearly 180,000 Myanmar nationals in Malaysia had applied for political asylum through the United Nations refugee agency.
These updates were contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Nway Oo Shwe Wah and Min Thihan.
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