Domestic News Updates – January 23, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. China Announces Second Phase of Crackdown on Scammers in Collaboration with Myanmar and Regional Countries
January 22, Radio NUG
China has announced plans to launch the second wave of the “Zinyaw” operation this year, focusing on cracking down on scammers (referred to as Kyarpyaint) and illicit arms and ammunition smuggling, in cooperation with countries in the Mekong region, including Myanmar and Thailand, according to a press release by the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar.
The Lancang-Mekong Law Enforcement Cooperation Center (LMLECC) held a meeting on January 21 in Kunming, China, to review its previous law enforcement operations and assess progress, as stated in the report.
The operation, known as Zinyaw, targets online scamming syndicates (Kyarpyaint) and illegal arms smuggling. The operation involves participation from six countries: China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Officials from the interior ministries of these countries first met on August 15–16, 2023, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to discuss strategies. At that time, the launch of a special operation aimed at suppressing scammers was announced.
The National Unity Government (NUG) and its allied revolutionary forces released a statement on January 20 urging neighboring countries to collaborate with the revolutionary forces to effectively eliminate online scamming operations within Myanmar.
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๐๐ 2. Fifth Motivational Event Held by MOCIT Minister and CDM Families
January 22, Radio NUG
The Ministry of Communications, Information, and Technology (MOCIT) Union Minister and CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) families held their fifth motivational event online on January 12, according to a statement.
The meeting was attended by Union Minister U Htin Linn Aung, MOCIT officials, the CDM Focal Team, revolutionary artists, and CDM staff under the ministry.
During the event, the Union Minister acknowledged the contributions of CDM staff to NUG operations, emphasizing that their efforts have played a crucial role in the ongoing success. He noted the active involvement of CDM members across various sectors, including federal armed forces, healthcare, and other fields. He stated that military momentum has been building, with the capacity to carry out operations stretching from Kachin, Rakhine, Karen, and Karenni states to Tanintharyi and the Ayeyarwady region.
The Union Minister encouraged participants to maintain their dedication, saying, "For the past four years, we’ve persevered relentlessly. We’ve worked tirelessly from morning until night. Although there are challenges, I firmly believe we will succeed. The time for victory is near, and there’s no turning back now. If there are difficulties, please bring them to light. Stay strong and continue to push forward."
Additionally, updates were provided by a CDM Focal Team representative, who outlined support initiatives, training programs, collaboration mechanisms, and the annual work report. Revolutionary artists such as U Sein Thee and Ma Thar Htet Htet shared motivational speeches, while Ko Phone Set Thwin and Ko Yone Maung performed songs for encouragement.
CDM staff recited poems to inspire one another, and financial contributions from donors were distributed during the event. The ceremony concluded with heartfelt gratitude expressed among attendees.
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๐๐ 3. Majority of Residents Relocate from Shwe Thaung Yan Due to Lack of Trust in SAC Security
January 22
Despite fortified security measures implemented by the SAC (State Administration Council) in Shwe Thaung Yan Town, Pathein Township, Ayeyarwady Region, many residents have relocated to Pathein due to a lack of trust, according to an announcement by the Pathein Township People’s Defense Force on January 22.
Reports indicate that only a few staunch supporters of the military and financially constrained residents remain in the town.
A local resident commented, “They’ve fortified security, but they know battles are imminent. If they can’t hold the line, they’ll resort to airstrikes. There’s no trust here. If we can, we have to move. When they lose, they’ll flee too. Their base is essentially a battlefield. This is just another example of wasted effort.”
Additionally, on the morning of January 22 at 7:40 AM, a military helicopter was seen patrolling over Pathein and nearby townships.
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๐๐ 4. Blaming Power Outages on PDFs: Lobbyists Spread Propaganda
January 22 – RadioNUG
The Burma Affairs Conflict Study has reported that military lobbyists are spreading propaganda, claiming that the nationwide electricity shortages are caused by local defense forces (PDFs) sabotaging power pylons and killing electricity workers.
Between January 1 and 17, 2025, more than 50 posts were made on 13 military-controlled channels, alleging that revolutionary armed groups were causing power outages. The propaganda primarily targets PDFs, accusing them of destroying power towers and killing electrical workers. Many posts used footage of the destruction of power towers belonging to the military-owned telecom company Mytel, further alleging that PDFs were behind these acts.
Min Aung Hlaing, the military junta leader, also claimed during a recent meeting that electricity shortages stem from protests against the construction of power plants initiated around 2005.
The report suggests that the junta is concealing the real reasons behind electricity production and distribution failures, including conflicts after the military coup, natural disasters, economic decline, currency devaluation, and the loss of foreign investments due to public distrust of the junta. It also highlights the junta's poor management, diminishing human resources, and declining foreign investments as underlying issues.
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๐๐ 5. Civilians Escaping Conflict and Fires Safely Rescued from Peik Sake Village by PDF Forces
January 22 – RadioNUG
On January 21, civilians from Peik Sake Village near the Thit Kauk Taung outpost in Salin Township, who had fled into the forest to escape the fires and conflict, were safely rescued by combined forces from the Daung Nyi Naung Urban Guerrilla Force and the No. 5 Battalion of Minbu District.
According to the report released on January 22, the Daung Nyi Naung Urban Guerrilla Force is currently providing shelter and care for the rescued civilians.
The PDF forces have also called for assistance for displaced civilians while urging the public to avoid traveling on roads such as the Pathein-Monywa highway, as military operations are expected to intensify.
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๐๐ 6. PRF Highlights the Top 20 Fundraising Groups of December 2024
January 22
The People’s Revolutionary Fund (PRF) announced on January 22 the top 20 groups that raised the most funds in December 2024.
The PRF encouraged individuals, whether domestic or abroad, to join the revolution as supporters and collaborators of the PDFs by contributing their resources and energy.
Among the top five fundraising groups for December 2024 are the Citizen Support Center (CSC), We Are One, Nway Oo Ray of Light Group, OFP FR, and Spring Myanmar Society (SMS).
This news was reported by RadioNUG correspondents Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel.
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