Domestic News Updates – January 29, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. "Interim President Duwa Lashi La Extends New Year Wishes for Chinese New Year"
January 29
On January 29, Interim President Duwa Lashi La conveyed his New Year wishes for the Chinese New Year through social media.
He first extended his heartfelt blessings to not only the Chinese community of Myanmar but also to Chinese descendants around the world, wishing them happiness and peace as they welcome the Year of the Snake according to the traditional Chinese calendar.
The Year of the Snake symbolizes wisdom, resilience, and triumph over challenges. The Interim President remarked that these characteristics resonate deeply with the ongoing revolutionary journey they are collectively undertaking.
Furthermore, he wished for good health, happiness, and success for every citizen of Myanmar. He encouraged everyone to seize the opportunities that lie ahead while facing any difficulties together with unity and determination.
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๐๐ 2. "Neighboring Nations' People Are Watching Nay Pyi Taw Closely," Says Union Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung
January 29
At a press briefing held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government (NUG) on January 29, Union Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung made a striking statement.
"Our neighbors are keeping their eyes on Nay Pyi Taw, more so than on their own citizens," she openly declared.
She highlighted that Myanmar has had longstanding, friendly relations with neighboring countries and that efforts have been made to encourage these nations to side with the people. However, she pointed out that some neighboring states have yet to loosen their ties with the military regime in Nay Pyi Taw.
The NUG Foreign Ministry has recently engaged in discussions concerning Myanmar’s situation with officials from the United States, Germany, France, the European Union headquarters in Brussels, South Korea, and Australia. Ethnic revolutionary groups also participated in these diplomatic engagements.
Additionally, the Minister reiterated the NUG’s strong political commitment to combating human trafficking.
"Since October 2023, we have formed a special task force to tackle transborder organized crimes," Daw Zin Mar Aung stated. "This issue remains a priority for us despite our current revolutionary struggle and limitations in both human and financial resources."
She further emphasized the NUG's ongoing efforts to safeguard refugees found in areas controlled by ethnic revolutionary forces and the People’s Defense Forces (PDF). In some cases, refugees have been repatriated to their home countries through cooperation with relevant foreign embassies.
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๐๐ 3. "NUG to Dissolve Redundant Committees and Commissions for a Streamlined 2025 Strategy," Deputy Minister U Moe Zaw Oo Announces
January 29
At the same press briefing on January 29, Deputy Foreign Minister U Moe Zaw Oo shared NUG’s plans for reform and strategic efficiency.
"We currently have too many committees and commissions. We will dissolve unnecessary ones and consolidate efforts to operate with better coordination and effectiveness. This will allow us to use time more productively," he explained.
The Deputy Minister highlighted that the government has developed a series of strategic plans for the year, aiming to ensure the success of the revolution.
He further noted that NUG ministries have coordinated efforts to establish closer relations with regional countries in 2025. Plans are underway to collaborate with neighboring countries on transborder and trade issues as part of strengthening diplomatic ties.
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๐๐ 4. "We Strived to Prevent the Military Council from Establishing a Presence on the UN Platform," Says Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun
January 29
"The military council has not been able to establish a foothold on the United Nations platform. They tried, but they failed. We defended that platform. We worked tirelessly at the UN General Assembly and the Security Council to ensure the voices of the people continued to be heard," stated Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun during a press briefing organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government on January 29.
He elaborated that they successfully presented Myanmar's situation to the international community, leading to decisions being made regarding Myanmar at forums such as the Human Rights Council and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
It was reported that there were significant challenges in bringing Myanmar's issues to the United Nations level.
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๐๐ 5. Singapore’s Interra Resources Sold 2 Million Barrels of Oil Worth $150 Million to the Junta, Says JFM
January 29
Justice for Myanmar (JFM) revealed today, January 29, that Singapore-listed Interra Resources sold 2 million barrels of oil worth $150 million to the military junta.
Following the unlawful coup in February 2021, the company reportedly supported the junta by supplying fuel essential for its brutal military operations.
It was disclosed that Interra Resources Limited holds a 60% stake in Goldpetrol Joint Operating Company Inc., which supplied approximately 2.3 million barrels of crude oil to Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) between January 2021 and the end of 2023.
The extracted crude oil came from Goldpetrol's inland oil fields in Chauk and Yenangyaung, located in Magway Region.
Finance Uncovered, a UK-based investigative journalism group, along with JFM, examined confidential financial reports revealing that Interra Resources earned over USD 55 million from its operations in Myanmar during that period.
The crude oil extracted from Chauk and Yenangyaung was reportedly refined at the Mann Thanbayakan Refinery, which operates under the military-controlled Ministry of Energy.
The junta, facing international sanctions targeting its supply chains for aviation fuel, has reportedly made desperate attempts to secure fuel to sustain its brutal crackdown on civilians.
According to JFM, the Mann Oil Refinery produces diesel and aviation fuel needed to operate aircraft, trucks, and tanks used in military operations against civilians.
Justice for Myanmar has called on Interra Resources to immediately cease oil sales to the military junta. They urged the Singapore Stock Exchange to take regulatory action against the company for continuing business dealings with a sanctioned entity and abetting the junta’s ongoing international crimes.
Additionally, JFM has appealed to international governments to impose coordinated sanctions on MOGE, MPE (Myanmar Petrochemical Enterprise), and military-controlled banks involved in facilitating transactions between MOGE and Interra Resources.
This report was provided by Min Thihan and Ko Khant, correspondents for Radio NUG.
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