Domestic News Updates – January 22, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Interim President Urges Efforts to Disrupt Regional Diplomacy Supporting the Military Junta’s Financial Lifeline
January 21
Radio NUG
Interim President Duwa Lashi La, during the National Unity Government's (NUG) 3/2025 cabinet meeting, emphasized the need to alter the diplomatic dynamics in the region that currently enable the military junta's financial lifeline.
"We have already passed numerous milestones on this revolutionary journey. To dismantle the oppressive military junta, it is crucial not only to address military and political fronts but also the financial sector. We must exert more efforts to undermine the financial pillars sustaining the junta. In addition to military strategies, we also need to employ political means. Moreover, it is essential to bring about changes in the regional diplomatic landscape that has been supporting the junta’s financial survival. Our government leaders need to prioritize this matter and actively push for results," said the Interim President.
Furthermore, the Interim President reiterated that the ongoing revolution is not merely a resistance movement but also a struggle to dismantle the military dictatorship. He noted that it is not sufficient to focus solely on safeguarding one’s own territory or interests, urging broader efforts for systemic change.
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๐๐ 2. Military Dictatorship Must Be Uprooted Completely, Says Prime Minister
January 21
Radio NUG
Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than stated on January 21, during a government cabinet meeting, that the military dictatorship must be uprooted entirely.
"The reckless actions of a power-hungry group have led to the collapse of the entire socio-political fabric of the nation, which is truly disheartening. Although this revolution has achieved remarkable successes compared to past revolutions, the sacrifices made have been immense. Therefore, this time, we must completely uproot the military dictatorship from its very foundation. Despite the challenges we face, we must persevere without faltering," said the Prime Minister.
He further stressed the importance of inter-ministerial discussions within the NUG, as well as consultations with allied revolutionary forces. Such engagements, whether in meetings or face-to-face discussions, must be outcome-oriented, the Prime Minister emphasized.
The meeting also included discussions on the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, where Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt presented the Commission's report on collaboration between the Union government and federal units. Additionally, the Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children Affairs reported on its recent field visits to Karen and Karenni regions.
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๐๐ 3. Union Minister U Aung Myo Min Attends Human Rights Conference Hosted by Switzerland and Finland
January 21
Radio NUG
Union Minister for Human Rights U Aung Myo Min participated in a human rights conference hosted by the foreign ministries of Switzerland and Finland.
The conference, held in the United Kingdom over three days in January 2025, brought together top officials from the UN human rights mechanisms, diplomats from European governments, foreign ministry representatives, business leaders advocating for human rights, and human rights defenders.
"I attended the conference under the theme of 'Enhancing the Protection of Human Rights Defenders to Strengthen Civil Society.' At the event, I highlighted the human rights situation in Myanmar, including the vulnerabilities of human rights defenders during this period of armed conflict. I also addressed the military junta's ongoing suppression of human rights defenders and the systemic flaws in international mechanisms meant to protect them," stated Union Minister U Aung Myo Min.
Additionally, the Minister urged European Union member states and UN mechanisms to prioritize stronger measures for safeguarding human rights defenders within Myanmar.
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๐๐ 4. GANHRI Expels Myanmar's Military-Controlled National Human Rights Commission
January 21
Radio NUG
The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has formally decided to expel the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC), which operates under the control of the military junta. This decision was announced on January 16, 2025, by GANHRI’s working group and the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI).
Since the junta's attempted coup in 2021, over 6,000 people have died due to its brutal crackdown. Throughout this period, the MNHRC has remained complicit, collaborating with the junta and failing to respond to widespread human rights violations. The MNHRC’s silence and inaction violate the Paris Principles, which set the standards for independent and effective national human rights institutions.
The MNHRC has acted as a mouthpiece for the junta, endorsing its false narratives and enabling impunity for perpetrators of human rights abuses. Ultimately, the commission has become an accomplice to the junta’s crimes.
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๐๐ 5. Myanmar Nationals Caught After Driver Abandons Vehicle in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
January 21
Radio NUG
According to Khaosod English, a vehicle carrying undocumented Myanmar nationals was intercepted on January 20 in Thailand's Kanchanaburi region after the driver fled the scene.
The vehicle had been transporting undocumented individuals attempting to cross the border near Three Pagodas Pass. Reports indicate each individual paid 16,000 baht for the illegal crossing. Authorities apprehended the Myanmar nationals left behind in the abandoned vehicle.
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๐๐ 6. Nearly 28 Million MMK Raised at Refugee Support Film Screening in Chiang Mai
January 21
Radio NUG
A film screening event in Chiang Mai, Thailand, aimed at raising funds for refugees from Sagaing, Magway, and Mandalay regions, successfully raised nearly 28 million Myanmar Kyats (MMK) on January 20.
The event drew large crowds of revolutionary supporters, with participants including actors, artists, and revolutionary figures based in Chiang Mai.
The proceeds, comprising ticket sales and additional donations, will be directed 100% toward supporting refugees in conflict-affected areas.
This report was compiled by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel.
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