Military News Updates – February 23, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Five Political Prisoners Injured as Prison Authorities Open Fire and Assault Detainees in Pyay Prison
February 23
Prison authorities at Pyay Prison opened fire and assaulted political prisoners, resulting in injuries to five detainees, including contusions and head wounds.
On the morning of February 23, an inmate named Lin Htein, who was in charge of the prison's mess hall (kitchen), suddenly punched a political prisoner without any provocation or explanation. In response to this attack, over 100 political prisoners gathered in front of the main office (Maingyi) and peacefully appealed to the prison warden, U Kyaw Aung (Deputy Superintendent), demanding action against the perpetrator, Lin Htein.
Following this, two gunshots were fired from the central security post of the prison. Under the orders of a prison officer named Teza Win, two prison staff members—Ukkar Moe (Pa 2) and another—along with convicted criminal inmates assigned to the prison office, including one known as "Super Pho" and a clerk named Ngati, armed themselves with bamboo sticks, wooden clubs, and knives, and launched an attack on the political prisoners, accompanied by threats.
As a result of the violence, five political prisoners sustained injuries, including contusions, head wounds, and lacerations on their legs. The political detainees have since continued to demand an end to such unjust oppression and have called for legal action to be taken in accordance with the law, as stated in a press release by PPNM.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Fake Extortion Letters Claiming Military Escalation on Pyay-Minjbu Road Circulated, Warns Pyay Township People’s Defense Force (PDF)
February 23
The Pyay Township People’s Defense Force (PDF) has issued a warning about fake extortion letters being circulated, falsely claiming that military operations will be intensified along the Pyay-Minjbu road.
According to the Pyay PDF's statement on February 23, these fraudulent extortion letters, which falsely threaten military escalation, have been sent via Viber, using the PDF's official logo and signature.
The Pyay Township PDF, along with other resistance forces operating in the area, has made it clear that none of their battalions or units have issued such extortion letters, nor will they do so in the future.
As a precaution, the public has been advised not to respond to any such messages received via Viber and to report the phone numbers used for these scams to the relevant battalions and resistance units. The PDF also reassured the public that there is no need for fear or panic regarding these fraudulent extortion attempts.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Karen Youth Organization (KYO) Conducts International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Training in Dooplaya District
February 23
The Karen Youth Organization (KYO) (Central) led an International Humanitarian Law (IHL) training program in Dooplaya District.
The training, organized by KYO from February 20 to 21, 2025, in Dooplaya District, under the administration of the Karen National Union (KNU) and Kawthoolei, aimed to raise awareness among both civilians and those involved in armed conflict. The program sought to reduce the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and ensure that combatants and military personnel understand and adhere to the laws of war.
A total of 46 participants, including KYO members from various townships within Dooplaya District and youth leaders from different organizations, attended the training.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) Donates Over 500 Rice Bags to War-Displaced Civilians
The Mon State Federal Council (MSFC), through its Humanitarian and Rescue Department, has donated over 500 rice bags to war-displaced civilians.
On February 16, the MSFC’s Humanitarian and Rescue Department provided 560 rice bags as humanitarian aid for displaced civilians. These were distributed in collaboration with the Pa Ka Pha (People’s Defense Force) in Thaton District, the KNU, and IDP groups in Bilin Township, reaching affected villagers.
This military news report was contributed by Radio NUG correspondent Min Thihan.
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