Domestic News Updates – January 31, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. Ministry of Defense Sends Message on the 76th Anniversary of the Karen Revolution Day (January 31)
On January 31, the Ministry of Defense proudly issued a statement in honor of the 76th Anniversary of the Karen Revolution Day. In the message, they expressed high respect and admiration for Karen revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives for freedom.
The message acknowledged the Karen National Union (KNU) and Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) for their unity and leadership alongside other revolutionary groups in the ongoing Spring Revolution against oppression in Myanmar.
The National Unity Government (NUG) and the Ministry of Defense emphasized their continued commitment to working together in solidarity with the Karen community and all citizens of different ethnicities in the struggle against military dictatorship. Their shared goal remains building a Federal Democratic Union. The statement concluded by extending warm wishes for this significant day.
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๐๐ 2. Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun Urges UN and International Community to Save Myanmar’s People and Future (January 31)
During a press briefing following a closed-door session of the UN Security Council on Myanmar on January 30, Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun made a heartfelt appeal to the United Nations and the international community.
"I would like to once again urge the UN and the international community to save the people and future of Myanmar. Do not accept the fake election planned by the military council. Please block the military junta from acquiring weapons," said the ambassador.
He also called for preventing the junta from accessing dual-use materials, including aviation fuel and other resources that can serve both military and civilian purposes.
The press conference was held jointly with James Kariuki, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the UN.
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๐๐ 3. KNU Chairman: We Must Oppose the Military’s Effort to Dominate Through Elections (January 31)
KNU Chairman Padoh Saw Kwe Htoo Win stated that efforts by the coup regime to establish dominance through elections must be opposed.
He highlighted the military junta’s disregard for the suffering of the people and resistance forces, while making continuous attempts to cling to power without genuine solutions.
"The junta does not intend to build Myanmar as a federal democratic union. They are focused solely on protecting their power and interests while continuing to cling to the 2008 Constitution," the chairman warned.
He further noted that preparations for nationwide elections were aimed at gaining international recognition as a legitimate government.
However, the KNU strongly opposes this, calling on everyone to resist such actions. Padoh Saw Kwe Htoo Win emphasized the growing resistance from the People’s Defense Forces (PDFs) nationwide, including in urban centers. He pointed out that despite the junta's efforts to maintain control, they face defeats on the battlefield, with soldiers and officers increasingly demoralized and captured.
January 31 marks the 76th Karen National Revolution Day, which has now been celebrated in Manerplaw for the first time in over three decades.
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๐๐ 4. Well-Disciplined Forces Will Achieve Victory for the People, Says PDF Insight (January 31)
PDF Insight reported that disciplined and well-trained forces would be crucial to securing a victory for the people.
"Three years after the formation of the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) and the establishment of the People's Defense Committees, well-trained and structured forces are emerging. Moving forward, it is essential to produce more highly disciplined, well-supported units. Only disciplined forces can achieve swift victories for the people," the report stated.
The PDF is now said to have tens of thousands of members actively fighting for the revolution.
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๐๐ 5. Myanmar Exiles in Milan to Protest on the 4th Anniversary of the Military Coup (January 31)
Myanmar exiles in Milan, Italy, plan to stage a protest on the fourth anniversary of the military coup. Despite the passage of four years, the people of Myanmar continue their unwavering Spring Revolution, vowing to resist dictatorship until it collapses.
The demonstration is scheduled for February 1 at Via Santa Sofia 13, Milan, with invitations extended to all Myanmar families residing in Italy.
This report was provided by Min Thihan and Ko Khant from Radio NUG.
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