Domestic News Updates – February 23, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Union-Level Natural Resources Management Committee Meeting (2/2025) Attended by Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann
February 22
Radio NUG
The Union-Level Natural Resources Management Committee convened its second meeting for the year 2025 on February 21, 2025. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann as the Committee Chair, along with the Vice-Chairpersons and members, including officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Planning, Finance, and Investment, and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The meeting was also attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Secretariat Office of the Union-Level Natural Resources Management Committee.
Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann delivered the opening remarks, followed by a briefing from the committee’s secretariat on the implementation status of resolutions from the first meeting of 2025 and the progress of ongoing projects. Relevant officials presented reports on various aspects of natural resource management, and the chair and committee members engaged in discussions, sharing recommendations based on the reports presented.
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๐๐ 2. NUG Adds 30 Junta-Run Embassies and Consulates to the Blacklist for Collaborating with the Terrorist Military Regime
February 22
Radio NUG
Since the unlawful seizure of power by the terrorist military regime, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the junta has continued to comply with its directives. This includes pressuring civil servants who stand with the people and the truth, concealing ongoing atrocities, and collaborating with the military dictatorship to disseminate false information to the international community. As a result, employees of these junta-controlled embassies and consulates, who actively serve as accomplices to the regime, have been blacklisted by the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Notifications No. (4/2021) and (1/2022), announced on February 22.
Despite the junta’s continued perpetration of war crimes and crimes against humanity against the people, its diplomatic offices continue to spread false propaganda internationally. Instead of fulfilling their duty to assist and protect Myanmar citizens abroad, they actively obstruct the passport renewal process and other consular services, making it increasingly difficult for Myanmar nationals to stay and work overseas.
Given their direct involvement in facilitating the junta’s unlawful oppression and conscription, the NUG has reaffirmed previous blacklisting measures. Additionally, under Notification No. (1/2025) for the third blacklist round, 17 individuals have been added, while Notification No. (2/2025) for the fourth blacklist round includes another 13 individuals.
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๐๐ 3. Meeting Held Between Sagaing Federal Union Parliament and Sagaing Regional Strike Committee
February 22
Radio NUG
The Sagaing Federal Union Parliament and the Sagaing Regional Strike Committee held an online meeting via Zoom on February 22 at 1:00 PM, according to an official statement from the Sagaing Federal Union Parliament.
The meeting was attended by members of the Sagaing Regional Strike Committee, along with the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and parliamentary representatives of the Sagaing Federal Union Parliament. The Chairperson of the Federal Union Parliament delivered opening remarks and provided an update on future plans and activities.
Following this, representatives from the Sagaing Regional Strike Committee shared their perspectives and exchanged views in an open discussion. The meeting concluded successfully at 3:35 PM.
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๐๐ 4. Third Convocation Ceremony of Kachin State University of Science and Technology Held Successfully
February 22
Radio NUG
The third convocation ceremony of Kachin State University of Science and Technology was successfully held on February 22 at the capital hall in Laiza.
The ceremony awarded degrees to students who successfully completed final-year examinations from various programs offered by the affiliated University of Science and Technology. It also recognized graduates who completed online-based programs initiated by interim university councils.
The convocation was attended by the university’s rector, Brigadier General Gun Maw, who personally conferred degrees upon the graduates.
A total of 205 students received their degrees in various disciplines, including:
- 22 graduates in Medicine,
- 1 Master of Science in Physics,
- 1 Master of Science in Geography,
- 1 Master of Applied Geology,
- 3 graduates with a Diploma in Philosophy,
- 1 graduate in Mathematics (day program),
- 1 graduate in Physics (day program),
- 2 graduates in Geology,
- 5 graduates in Mathematics,
- 2 graduates in Physics,
- 1 graduate in Chemistry,
- 1 graduate in Biology,
- 10 graduates in Myanmar Literature,
- 56 graduates in English,
- 21 graduates in Geography,
- 6 graduates in Law,
- 21 graduates in History,
- 16 graduates in Philosophy,
- 43 graduates in Psychology.
During the ceremony, the rector emphasized the university’s mission of fostering competent graduates with strong moral values, encapsulated in the guiding principle: “Turning murky water clear, making rough grass smooth.”
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๐๐ 5. FATF Maintains Myanmar on the Blacklist for Money Laundering Concerns
February 20
Radio NUG
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that Myanmar will remain on its blacklist during its meeting held in Paris, France, from February 17 to 21.
"Myanmar has seen an increase in money laundering and terrorist financing, while significant strategic deficiencies persist in its countermeasures," FATF stated in its official announcement.
The meeting was attended by the junta-appointed Central Bank Governor, Daw Than Than Swe, who claimed that the regime had amended anti-terrorism laws, laws related to evidence management, and was in the process of revising the anti-money laundering law. However, FATF concluded that Myanmar had not yet fully complied with the required measures and decided to keep it on the high-risk jurisdiction list.
Since the military coup, FATF has categorized Myanmar as a high-risk country (blacklist) alongside North Korea and Iran, starting in 2022.
As a result, Myanmar ranks among the worst in Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, standing at 12th from the bottom out of 180 countries.
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๐๐ 6. Renowned Jim McNallis' Sculptural Artwork Featured in Special Calendar for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th Birthday
February 22
Radio NUG
A special calendar commemorating Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday will feature an exquisite sculpture by renowned artist Jim McNallis, according to an announcement by her son, Ko Htein Lin.
"Jim has always been a staunch supporter of my mother. In his book, he wrote that musicians and artists play a crucial role in society, as they possess a unique ability to captivate and inspire people," Ko Htein Lin stated.
The calendar was created in tribute to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi with the assistance of Burmese artists.
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๐๐ 7. Actor Paing Phyo Thu Expresses Gratitude to All Participants in the Academy Figure Campaign
February 22
Radio NUG
Actor Paing Phyo Thu has expressed deep gratitude to everyone who participated in the Academy Figure Campaign.
"Our Academy Figure Campaign has concluded. Over the 20-day campaign period, we managed to raise approximately USD 287,226 in donations from supporters worldwide. This amount is nearly three times what we originally estimated before launching the campaign. I am incredibly moved by the kindness and generosity of everyone involved. After more than four years of revolution, I deeply appreciate all my fellow brothers, sisters, and friends who continue to contribute tirelessly," she stated.
The lottery draw for the Academy Figure Campaign took place on February 21, with a Kayin ethnic individual residing in Japan winning the prize.
The above reports were contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan and Khur Shel.
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