Domestic News Updates – January 14, 2025 Morning
📌📌 1. Meeting Between Czech Republic Education Ministry Officials and NUG Deputy Minister of Education
Officials from the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports of the Czech Republic met with representatives of the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar on the morning of January 13 at the ministry's office, according to reports.
The meeting included Dr. Sai Khaing Myo Tun, Deputy Minister of Education for NUG, U Lin Thant, NUG’s Representative to the Czech Republic, and representatives from the Czech Ministry of Education: Prof. Radka Wildova (Director General for Higher Education, Science, and Research), Dr. Vratislav Kozak (Head of the Office of the Director General), and Ms. Marie Taltynova from the Department of International Relations and the European Union.
Discussions focused on the issues faced by Myanmar students studying in the Czech Republic and collaboration opportunities between the two nations in the education sector.
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📌📌 2. Recognition of Over 700 Ground-Level Public Education Schools
On January 13, the Ministry of Education announced that 721 community-based schools have been officially recognized and granted an extension of their operational status as "Interim Basic Education Public Schools."
These schools had applied for official recognition and extensions, and the Ministry's School Monitoring and Evaluation Committee carried out thorough inspections of their operations. After evaluating the findings and ensuring compliance with the 11 criteria under the Public Education School Recognition Policy, the ministry approved the extensions.
The ministry emphasized its efforts to ensure uninterrupted education for students who risk losing access to learning opportunities. These efforts include collaboration with ground-level schools and online educational platforms. It also noted plans to continue the recognition process for remaining community-based schools through further inspections and announcements.
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📌📌 3. Support for CDM Medical Staff Affected by Hardship
On January 13, the CDM Medical Network announced that it had provided assistance to medical staff participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) who have faced various hardships.
In December 2024, under "The Promise" campaign, the CDM Medical Network distributed financial aid to healthcare staff based on the specific types of difficulties they encountered. Starting in May 2024, donations collected from campaign supporters were used to assist affected individuals.
In December, the network provided a total of 750,000 MMK to six healthcare workers. The campaign was supported by numerous donors and organizations, including "Never Give Up-D2D" and "With Love Brunei" fundraising groups. The CDM Medical Network expressed deep gratitude to these contributors on behalf of all affected healthcare staff.
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📌📌 4. Arrest of Rakhine Youths in Yangon Linked to Deputy Minister U Zaw Aye Maung
The military council in Myanmar has been arresting Rakhine youths in various parts of Yangon on various pretexts, with direct involvement and instructions from U Zaw Aye Maung, Deputy Minister for Ethnic Affairs of the military regime, according to a report by Western News.
Since December 2024 and January 2025, at least 50 Rakhine youths have been detained in townships such as Mayangone, Hlaing Tharyar, Shwepyithar, North Dagon, South Dagon, North Okkalapa, and Thaketa. Reports indicate that the military council has been conducting detailed checks, including names and identification numbers, during the arrests.
In October, November, and December 2024, U Zaw Aye Maung attended several meetings with the Yangon Regional Government, discussing the increasing presence of Rakhine people in Yangon. During the military leader Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Yangon in December, similar discussions reportedly took place, leading to orders for checks on Rakhine individuals for links to the Arakan Army (AA).
Most of the arrested youths were reportedly preparing to travel abroad for work in countries like Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, while some were engaged in traditional handicraft businesses.
U Zaw Aye Maung, previously the Rakhine Ethnic Affairs Minister under the NLD government, now serves as the Deputy Minister for Ethnic Affairs under the military regime. He is also a former senior leader of the Arakan National Party (ANP).
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📌📌 5. Commemoration of the 4th Anniversary of the Spring Revolution: Public Demonstration and Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes to Be Held in London’s Parliament Square and Outside the Prime Minister’s Residence
The commemoration event for the 4th anniversary of the Spring Revolution, which includes a public demonstration and a ceremony to honor the fallen heroes, will take place on Saturday, February 1, at Parliament Square and in front of the Prime Minister’s residence in London.
The event will be organized at these locations, and all Myanmar-born ethnic communities residing in the UK are invited to participate.
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📌📌 6. Essential Supplies and Personal Items Donated to Fire Victims in Buthidaung
Due to the intense military offensives and violent actions of the oppressive military regime in Buthidaung Township, many residents have lost their homes and possessions. The victims of the fire were provided with essential food supplies and personal items, according to a statement released by the Yangon University Students Union and the Student Defense Force.
The donations included basic food items such as rice, oil, beans, and dried rations, as well as personal hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, and sanitary products for women.
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📌📌 7. The Oppressive Military Group’s Targeted Airstrikes on Innocent Civilians Spread Across Multiple Regions
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has reported that the oppressive military group has been deliberately targeting and attacking innocent civilians through widespread airstrikes.
In the past week alone, the military conducted airstrikes in multiple areas, including on January 11 in Sanglone Village, Tanai Township, Kachin State; Kyauk Taw Township, Rakhine State; and Phiykyut Village, Hsipaw Township, Shan State. These airstrikes reportedly caused the deaths of nearly 40 civilians and injured many others.
Similarly, on the morning of January 13, without any active combat occurring, the military carried out airstrikes on Maswunyan and Sankha villages in the Lonkin Village Tract of Phakant Township, Kachin State, resulting in the deaths of at least eight civilians.
The news presented above has been reported by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel.
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