Domestic News Updates – January 17, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Central Committee for Interim Regional Public Administration Meeting Chaired by Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than
January 16
Radio NUG
The National Unity Government convened the 3rd Central Committee for Interim Regional Public Administration Meeting of 2025 on January 16, 2025.
Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than, Chair of the Central Committee for Interim Regional Public Administration, delivered the opening speech at the meeting.
During the session, members of the Central Committee reviewed the progress of tasks planned in the 2nd Meeting of 2025, addressed unfinished initiatives, and outlined the next steps. Attendees included relevant ministry officials who participated in comprehensive discussions on operational activities.
The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than and attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Union Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, and other officials from various departments.
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๐๐ 2. Discussions on Responses to the Junta’s Sham Election Held by CRPH with Union Parliament Representatives
January 16
Radio NUG
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) held a video conference with Union Parliament representatives from Yangon, Ayeyarwady, and Tanintharyi regions.
The discussions covered:
Current domestic political developments and international perspectives.
The role of the CRPH, its contributions to the ongoing revolution, and planned actions.
Collaboration with international entities.
Coordination between the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Parliament.
Partnerships with revolutionary forces.
Responses to the military junta's sham election and the role of the Parliament in countering it.
Chairperson of the CRPH, U Aung Kyi Nyunt, urged parliament representatives to enhance their contributions in 2025 to accelerate the success of the revolution. He emphasized strengthening organizational structures and operational capacities and encouraged active collaboration among representatives.
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๐๐ 3. CRAH and Township Public Administration Groups in Ayeyarwady Region Hold Discussions
January 16
Radio NUG
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM, the Committee Representing Ayeyarwady Hluttaw (CRAH) held a meeting with Township Public Administration Groups (TPAGs) from Pathein District and Hinthada District in the Ayeyarwady Region.
The meeting, chaired by the CRAH Chairperson, focused on strengthening collaborative efforts across sectors during the revolutionary period. The attendees discussed necessary coordination and planning to ensure effective administration within the region.
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๐๐ 4. Nearly all officials, including the minister, are operating in revolutionary territories, says the Ministry of Defense.
January 16, Radio NUG
The Ministry of Defense stated that nearly all officials, starting from the minister, are serving in revolutionary territories. Deputy Minister of Defense U Maung Maung Swe disclosed this in an interview with a news agency.
He explained:
“From our Ministry of Defense, nearly all officials, starting from the minister, have been operating in revolutionary territories since the beginning. Similarly, officials from MOHAI are also implementing administrative operations in these areas. Likewise, officials from other ministries have been working in revolutionary territories according to their respective sectors for quite some time. There’s a coordinated effort to organize and operate collectively in specific areas.”
The Deputy Minister further mentioned that efforts will be intensified to collaboratively strengthen the revolution and ensure effective governance processes.
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๐๐ 5. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra targeted by a scam impersonating a neighboring country’s leader.
January 16, Radio NUG
A group operating a scam call center attempted to deceive Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra into making a donation by impersonating the voice of a neighboring country’s leader, according to the Chief of Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), as reported by The Nation.
On Wednesday, Paetongtarn revealed that the group used AI to mimic the voice of a neighboring country’s leader to request a donation. She grew suspicious upon noticing that the provided bank account was located abroad.
The CCIB noted that efforts are underway, in collaboration with unnamed foreign authorities, to combat the growing threat of AI-driven scams. A former high-ranking police officer, once renowned for their ability to suppress crime, was also reportedly a victim of a similar AI voice scam.
Border towns in Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar have become regional hubs for telecommunication and other online scams, often linked to human trafficking operations. According to the United Nations, thousands of individuals forced into labor within these scam centers are victims of human trafficking.
Recent reports of scams have surfaced in Myawaddy, a border town in Myanmar, where victims were lured by false promises of employment abroad. In response, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar issued a warning last Friday, urging caution against telecommunications and online scams.
The United Nations further reported that while most victims are from Southeast Asia, others hail from regions as far away as Africa and Latin America.
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๐๐ 6. Military propaganda channels targeting Rakhine region partially suspended or restructured.
January 16, Radio NUG
Some military lobby channels targeting the Rakhine region with propaganda, often using regional towns, commemorative slogans, or individual names, have been suspended, while others have undergone management changes, according to a report from the Burma Affairs Conflict Study.
Following the complete capture of the Western Command Headquarters in December 20 by the AA, certain propaganda channels targeting the Rakhine population temporarily halted regular operations. These include notable channels like Min Chit Oo, May Yu Htar Nay, Western 24 News, and Min Bar Gyi (Min Va Gyi).
Two channels under the name Min Chit Oo last shared a post around 10 PM on December 17, stating, “The military has countered the AA’s attacks and regained control of the situation.” These channels then went silent for approximately 10 days. Reports emerged during this period on social media that administrators behind the channels had either been killed in battle or captured by the AA.
On December 28, channels like Ko Thet and Kyaw Swar announced that Min Chit Oo channels had resumed operations. They have since returned to posting as usual. It is believed that after intense clashes in southern Maungdaw and Ann in November, new administrators were assigned to these channels, with posts resuming on December 28.
Other propaganda channels, such as May Yu Htar Nay and Western 24 News, shared posts on December 19 around 10 PM, claiming, “The AA attacking the regional office has been countered, and the situation is under control.” They then suspended activities for three days before resuming operations on December 23.
Additionally, after the AA launched renewed offensives to drive out military troops from Rakhine State entirely, several propaganda channels like DOROR WADDY MEDIA, Anti-Terrorism Team of Rakhine State, May Yu ThitSar, Rakhine Daily, We Love Sittwe, and Sittwe Hittai have remained completely inactive for an extended period.
Observers believe that the restructuring of these propaganda channels may be linked to battles, arrests of their operators, or other conditions. However, the Burma Affairs Conflict Study noted that while it monitored the situation between January 4 and 10, it remains challenging to confirm the precise circumstances behind these changes.
This report was submitted by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel.
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