Domestic News Updates – February 14, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. The National Unity Government Declares Non-Recognition and Dissolution of the Military Junta’s Myanmar National Human Rights Commission
February 13
Radio NUG
According to the announcement released on February 13, the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, which was restructured by the military junta after forcibly seizing state power, is neither an independent nor a credible institution. It does not align with the Paris Principles and operates solely under the directives of the military regime.
Furthermore, instead of standing for the rights of the people who are suffering from human rights violations, the commission has remained silent on the international crimes committed by the military junta.
Therefore, the National Unity Government (NUG) has officially declared that it does not recognize and has dissolved the military junta’s Myanmar National Human Rights Commission. It also urges international governments and organizations not to recognize, engage with, or invite this commission to meetings and discussions.
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๐๐ 2. Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee Meeting Led by Prime Minister
February 13
Radio NUG
The National Unity Government’s (NUG) Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee held its 6th meeting of 2025 on February 13.
At the meeting, Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann, who is also the chairman of the committee, delivered the opening speech. Following that, members of the Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee provided progress updates on tasks outlined in the 5th meeting of 2025 and discussed the remaining activities that need to be carried forward. Additionally, responsible officials from various ministries presented reports on their respective operations and engaged in in-depth discussions.
The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann and was attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Union Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, and other relevant officials from various departments. The meeting successfully concluded at 2:00 PM.
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๐๐ 3. Union Minister Dr. Sasa to Meet Myanmar Ethnic Communities in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
February 13
Radio NUG
It has been announced that on March 8, Union Minister Dr. Sasa, from the Ministry of International Cooperation, will hold a special meeting with Myanmar-born ethnic communities residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
The event will be held at The Other Side Hall, and all Myanmar ethnic communities residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas are warmly invited to attend and participate in this gathering.
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๐๐ 4. The People’s Affairs Committee and International IDEA Distribute Federalism, Rights, and Constitutional Books to Restricted Areas
February 13
Radio NUG
According to a press release on February 13, the People’s Affairs Committee under the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) has been working to provide emergency assistance to CDM civil servants while also promoting public awareness of federalism. As part of this effort, with the support of International IDEA, 100 books covering federalism, rights, and constitutional matters were distributed to restricted areas where internet access is cut off.
The People’s Affairs Committee aims to ensure that the public in Myanmar’s democratic movement gains equal knowledge and awareness regarding federalism, rights, and constitutional matters. Among the books published by International IDEA, 28 books were deemed particularly relevant to Myanmar’s current situation. These, along with a total of 100 selected books, were printed and distributed.
The distribution targeted regions and states under strict military control and internet restrictions, including Kachin State, Kayah (Karenni) State, Karen State, Chin State, Sagaing Region, Tanintharyi Region, Bago Region, Magway Region, Mandalay Region, and Shan State. The books were provided to members of local administration groups, People’s Defense Forces (PDF), public security teams, teachers and students from ground-level federal schools, displaced persons in refugee camps, CDM groups, members of safe houses in border areas, MPs, university faculty councils, unions, and other local organizations.
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๐๐ 5. Thai Lawyers Council Accepts Case of Myanmar National Ko Aung Ko Ko, Killed by Thai Military
February 13
Radio NUG
The Lawyers Council of Thailand has accepted a case submitted by Fortify Rights seeking justice for Ko Aung Ko Ko, a Myanmar national who was beaten to death by Thai soldiers, according to a statement from Fortify Rights.
The Chairman of the Lawyers Council of Thailand stated that they would push for legal action, whether as a civil or criminal case.
“We don’t know how long the process will take, but we hope the Lawyers Council will quickly conduct its own investigation and urge the Special Investigation Department to take swift action. It has been nearly 400 days since Ko Aung Ko Ko was killed in Thailand. We hope that authorities will promptly take action against the soldiers responsible for this horrific crime,” said Matthew Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fortify Rights.
On January 12, 2024, around 11:00 AM, four Thai soldiers detained Ko Aung Ko Ko near a small wooden bridge in Rai 70, Tak Province, Mae Sot District. Subsequently, three of the soldiers severely beat him to death using long wooden sticks. His body bore multiple deep wounds and signs of excessive bleeding, with severe bruises on his forehead, cheekbones, and nose. His back was extensively injured, and his right upper arm had a deep laceration nearly an inch long.
Ko Aung Ko Ko had been seeking medical treatment for malaria in Myawaddy, Myanmar. On his return to Mae Sot, he was stopped at a security checkpoint and taken into custody, where he was beaten during interrogation, ultimately leading to his death.
Ko Aung Ko Ko had been residing in Thailand and was a former volunteer of Chor Ror Bor, a Thai community-based security force trained by Thai authorities. Reports indicate that the Thai soldiers initially detained him because he was wearing a Chor Ror Bor uniform jacket, which is typically worn only by Thai nationals.
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๐๐ 6. Three People, Including a Local Administrator, Set on Fire in Dagon Township During Military Conscription Registration
February 13
Radio NUG
On February 12, in Dhamma Yeiktha Lane, Kyisu Ward, Dagon Township, three individuals, including a local administrator responsible for registering eligible conscripts, were doused in gasoline and set on fire by a man who had come to register, according to local reports.
Residents quickly intervened to extinguish the flames, and the victims sustained injuries but survived.
"They came to collect data for the household registry, asking if people were at home and gathering information. Suddenly, the man poured gasoline on them from the front and back and set them on fire. At first, we thought it was water, but when the fire ignited, we realized it was gasoline. The wife of the ten-household administrator was severely burned," said a social worker from Dagon Township.
The victims include the local administrator of Kyisu Ward, the wife of the ten-household administrator, and a clerk. Both the administrator and the wife of the ten-household leader suffered extensive burns.
All three were transferred to Yangon General Hospital and, as of February 13, were being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack.
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๐๐ 7. 7 Million MMK Donated to People’s Kindness Refugee Camp Housing 86 Displaced Families
February 13
Radio NUG
Leaders of the People’s Administration Team from Pale Township, along with humanitarian and legal affairs officials, visited the People’s Kindness Refugee Camp in Yinmarbin District, where 86 displaced families are sheltering. During their visit, they provided words of encouragement and shared updates on the political and military situation. Additionally, they handed over a donation of 7 million Myanmar Kyats (MMK) contributed by donors.
During discussions with camp residents, it was revealed that children in the camp were suffering from skin infections and required urgent medical supplies. The camp also urgently needed water pumps for agricultural use.
The camp requires approximately 110 baskets of rice and 100 viss (about 163 kg) of cooking oil per month, and residents expressed concerns about dwindling food supplies.
The Pale Township People’s Administration Team expressed deep gratitude to the donors and urged continued support to sustain the refugees.
This report was contributed by Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel from Radio NUG.
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