Domestic News Updates – January 15, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. Interim President Emphasizes the Importance of Providing Shelter to Those Seeking Refuge Amid the Effort to Dismantle the Military Junta’s Pillars and Overthrow Dictatorship
January 15
Interim President Duwa Lashi La stated during the January 14 government meeting that providing shelter to those seeking refuge plays a crucial role in dismantling the military junta's pillars and the journey toward overthrowing the dictatorship.
In his New Year’s message, the Interim President had invited soldiers serving under the military junta to seek refuge among the people. He reiterated that this effort to shelter those who defect is essential in undermining the junta's foundation and accelerating the journey to ending the dictatorship. He urged effective actions to support this cause.
According to the National Unity Government (NUG), under the leadership of the Ministry of Defense, People's Defense Force (PDF) battalions coordinated with those willing to defect. In November 2024, 33 military personnel, including one officer with the rank of major, defected from the junta to stand with the people.
Similarly, in the first two weeks of January 2025, another 29 military and police personnel reached out to PDF battalions under the NUG’s Ministry of Defense, seeking refuge and alignment with the people’s side.
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๐๐ 2. Violence Against Women and Girls Constitutes a Violation of Human Rights and Must Not Be Ignored, Says Union Minister Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe
January 15
Union Minister Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe declared that acts of violence against women and girls constitute human rights violations and must not be overlooked.
This statement was shared by the Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children Affairs of the NUG on January 15.
The ministry reported that a 16-day campaign against violence targeting women and girls was held on December 6–12, 2024, at 9:00 AM, attended by 88 women and 5 men, totaling 93 participants.
The Union Minister reiterated, “Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation and must not be ignored.”
During the event, Naw Say Phalaw read out the 2024 campaign declaration against violence issued by the Karen Women’s Organization (KWO). Additionally, joint declarations by the Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children Affairs, the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), and the Gender Policy Coordination Committee were read out by Saw Tha Hsa Ree, Director of the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
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๐๐ 3. Min Kin Township Public Administration Team Reports Closing Illegal Checkpoints Within Three Months at Monthly Meeting
January 15
The Min Kin Township Public Administration Team of Kale District, Sagaing Region, held its monthly meeting (1/2025) on January 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM.
During the meeting, the team leader presented the accomplishments over the past three months, which included the reduction and closure of illegal checkpoints along waterways and roads. Additional topics discussed were the progress toward establishing a township-level hospital, the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, the installation of communication systems throughout the township, and the procurement of Starlink devices for educational use.
Support for administrative officials, tax collection departments, and People’s Administration Forces (PAFs) and Local Defense Forces (LDFs) was also reviewed. Financial contributions, equipment provisions, and tax revenues from the past three months were reported, followed by drafting plans for the next quarter.
Various sectoral representatives also presented their activities and progress from the last three months.
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๐๐ 4. Taungtha Township Restricts Road Usage Amid Escalating Military Tensions
January 15
The People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Taungtha Township, Mandalay Region, has imposed restrictions on road usage within the township and neighboring areas, starting January 14.
The measure is a precautionary response to heightened military tensions. Junta forces have reportedly used civilian and cargo vehicles, including Faw trucks, prompting the restriction.
Residents traveling within and between affected areas have been urged to minimize unnecessary travel. Restricted roads include the Taungtha-Myingyan route, Taungtha-Wailon-Kyaukpandaung route, Taungtha-Mahlaing route, Taungtha-Ronezin-Mahlaing route, Taungtha-Nwathoke route, and inter-village roads.
Vehicles are banned from operating between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. For emergencies, vehicles must have their lights on and windows down.
Heavy trucks are advised to avoid using weather covers to ensure transparency for public safety.
Failure to comply with these regulations will be the sole responsibility of violators, the PDF warned.
Given the evolving revolutionary conditions in 2025, residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel and prepare bomb shelters near their residences in case of aerial attacks.
On January 13, revolutionary forces attacked junta troops stationed at Taungtha High School No. 1, killing around 10 soldiers and seizing an MA-1 rifle and ammunition. Additionally, during battles on January 11 and 12 in Narn Myint Taung, over 30 junta soldiers were killed, and revolutionary forces seized 14 weapons, including a drone shooter and a Faw truck.
These updates were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan and Ko Khant.
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