Domestic News Updates – February 16, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Union Minister U Aung Myo Min States that the National Human Rights Commission Was Dissolved Due to Its Failure to Expose the Military's International Crimes
February 15
Radio NUG
Union Minister U Aung Myo Min stated in an interview with Mizzima News in February that the National Human Rights Commission was dissolved because it failed to expose the international crimes committed by the military.
"Although these human rights commissions were established as such, they never stood for the rights of the people. Despite the military committing grave international crimes, the commission failed to expose them. While it existed in name, it did not meet international standards and did not serve the interests of the people. For these reasons, the National Human Rights Commission has been officially dissolved," the minister said.
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๐๐ 2. NUG Union Minister Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe and Ministerial Advisor Daw Shwe Shwe Sein Latt Meet with Japanese Trade Union Leaders
February 15
Radio NUG
On February 7, during their visit to Japan, Union Minister for Women, Youth, and Children's Affairs Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe and ministerial advisor Daw Shwe Shwe Sein Latt met with the leaders and executives of major Japanese labor unions, including the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) and the Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions (JAM), according to a press release from the NUG's representative office in Japan.
The Union Minister expressed gratitude to the labor unions for their continued support of Myanmar's democratic transition. Discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation between the NUG and the labor sector, as well as working together to protect and promote the rights of Myanmar migrant workers in Japan.
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๐๐ 3. Korean MP Lee Yon-soon Meets with Myanmar Representatives in Korea
February 15
Radio NUG
On February 15, Myanmar's NUG representative to South Korea, U Yan Naing Htun, and his delegation met with Lee Yon-soon, Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the South Korean National Assembly, for a working lunch to discuss Myanmar’s political situation.
MP Lee Yon-soon stated that South Korea is expected to undergo political changes soon and expressed his belief that Myanmar would also experience political shifts this year. He reaffirmed South Korea’s commitment to cooperating in Myanmar’s democratic transition.
During the meeting, U Yan Naing Htun provided a briefing on Myanmar's current situation and detailed the difficulties faced by Myanmar nationals in South Korea.
Lee Yon-soon is a veteran politician from the Democratic Party and has been a steadfast supporter of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution since its inception.
The meeting was also attended by MP Lee's secretary Moon Yo-seb, representatives from the NUG's office in Korea—U Soe Moe Thu and U Win Paw Maung—as well as Daw K Thwe Aung, co-chair of the Anti-Coup Committee.
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๐๐ 4. Association of United Nationalities-Japan (AUN) Family Contributes Both Financial and Manpower Support for the Fall of Military Dictatorship
February 15
Radio NUG
The Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children’s Affairs (MOWYCA) of the National Unity Government (NUG) has expressed deep gratitude to the Association of United Nationalities-Japan (AUN) Family for their compassionate contribution of 50,000 Japanese Yen (¥50,000) to support internally displaced mothers and children suffering due to the military dictatorship’s oppression across Myanmar.
Furthermore, MOWYCA extended its best wishes for the well-being and safety of all AUN Family members, encouraging them to continue their dedicated efforts for the benefit of the nation and its people.
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๐๐ 5. IEC Bans Forest Burning to Prevent Smoke Pollution and Fire Hazards
February 15
Radio NUG
The Interim Executive Council (IEC) of Karenni State has imposed a ban on forest burning to prevent smoke pollution and fire-related damages that could affect local residents and internally displaced persons, according to a report by KPV News.
“Farmers sometimes conduct controlled burning of their fields following systematic firebreaks, which is part of their regular practice. However, what we are addressing now is the reckless burning for hunting purposes or unnecessary fires,” stated Ko Byar, Deputy Secretary (2) of the IEC.
The prohibition aims not only to prevent environmental damage, such as deforestation and air pollution, but also to mitigate potential losses and destruction caused by wildfires.
On February 8, a wildfire in Demoso Township led to the burning of a fuel station. On February 14, another wildfire in Kawkareik Township destroyed six houses. Moreover, on the night of February 15, a wildfire was reported in Phaung Township.
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๐๐ 6. 129 Myanmar Nationals Arrested in Thailand Within a Single Day
February 15
Radio NUG
According to Thai news sources, 23 Myanmar nationals were arrested at 11:30 PM on February 14 at the Mae Sot border town along the Thailand-Myanmar border.
Authorities discovered a group of undocumented individuals in Village No. 2 of Mae Sot, leading to the arrest of Myanmar nationals who had illegally entered Thailand.
Among those detained were 13 men and 10 women who had reportedly crossed the Thaung Yin River with the intention of illegally traveling to Bangkok for employment.
Additionally, on the morning of February 14, Thai police arrested another 106 Myanmar nationals—including 49 men, 46 women, and 11 children—who were traveling in a cargo truck along Phetkasem Road in Phetchaburi Province.
The arrested individuals were being transported to Thap Sakae District in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, while the truck driver was charged with human smuggling. The detained Myanmar nationals were set to be deported back to Myanmar.
This news was reported by Radio NUG’s correspondent, Khur Shel.
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