Domestic News Updates – February 06, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Acting President Emphasizes the Need to Demonstrate Rule of Law During Revolutionary Period
February 5 | Radio NUG
Despite being in a revolutionary period, it is essential to practically enforce legal principles and demonstrate their effectiveness to the people, said Duwa Lashi La, Acting President of the National Unity Government (NUG), during the seventh session of the Union Parliament held on February 5.
He stressed the importance of engaging with the international community to ensure understanding of these efforts. The Acting President noted:
"The enforcement of laws should not be weakened or suspended due to the revolutionary context. Many territories are now under the control of revolutionary forces, and federal units have also been implementing operational processes on the ground. While I understand the limitations posed by the current revolutionary conditions, we must not use this as a justification to entirely disregard legal principles or put them on hold temporarily."
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๐๐ 2. Successful Opening of the First Day of the Seventh Session of the Union Parliament
February 5
The seventh session of the Union Parliament commenced successfully on February 5 at 10:00 AM and will continue for two consecutive days via video conference.
A total of 191 parliamentary representatives participated, accounting for 67.5% of the eligible attendees. The session followed a 13-point agenda in accordance with parliamentary guidelines.
The opening began with a 10-second moment of silence to honor fallen heroes of past democratic movements and the current Spring Revolution.
Following the opening remarks by Union Parliamentary Speaker U Aung Kyi Nyunt, Duwa Lashi La, Acting President of the NUG, and Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than each delivered speeches.
Madam Mercy Barends, Chair of the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR), also addressed the session, followed by a commemorative message from Mr. Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The session continued with discussions on a motion submitted by U Tin Ko Ko Oo of Bilin Constituency, Mon State, which highlighted that the SAC’s planned elections were fraudulent and incapable of resolving the current political crisis. The Union Parliament encouraged diplomatic efforts to clarify NUG’s ongoing efforts toward establishing a Federal Democratic Union and urged diplomatic engagements to resolve various challenges. Daw Nini Dhun from Paungde Constituency, Bago Region, supported the motion.
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๐๐ 3. NUG Delegation Calls for Aviation Fuel Embargo in Meeting with French Parliamentarians
February 5
Dr. Win Myat Aye, NUG Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, along with Nann Su Mon Aung, NUG Representative to France, and other delegates met with Mr. Alain David, Chair of the France-Myanmar Friendship Group in the French National Assembly, and Mrs. Anne Genetet, Vice Chair of the Assembly.
The NUG delegation updated the French lawmakers on the current progress of the Myanmar Spring Revolution and NUG’s strategic roadmap, emphasizing the pivotal role of the people in the revolution.
They urged the French government and international community to reject the SAC's illegitimate elections and called for an aviation fuel embargo to prevent airstrikes on civilians by the junta.
The French parliamentarians expressed continued support for Myanmar, promising to act upon the people’s demands and maintain engagements with the CRPH and NUG representatives despite challenges in French politics.
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๐๐ 4. Karenni Interim Administrative Council Establishes Youth Affairs Department
February 5
The Karenni Interim Administrative Council announced the formation of a Youth Affairs Department on February 5 in accordance with Article 36(b)(6) of the Karenni Interim Governance Framework.
The Ministry of Women, Youth, and Child Affairs welcomed this development, emphasizing its alignment with efforts to establish a Federal Democratic Union. The Youth Affairs Department will focus on youth empowerment, protection, and capacity-building initiatives.
It aims to create inclusive opportunities for youth leadership and participation across various sectors, including politics, governance, social affairs, and education.
The ministry noted that during this critical period, diverse youth from different ethnic groups, religions, genders, and identities are united in the fight for a brighter future, overcoming a dark era together. The ministry expressed its support for the newly established department and reiterated its commitment to work collaboratively until the realization of autonomous and fully democratic federal unions and a Federal Union of Myanmar.
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๐๐ 5. Property No. 54: Auctioned Three Times Without Bidders
February 5, RadioNUG
On the morning of February 5, despite three rounds of public auction, property No. 54—a residence spanning 1.923 acres on University Avenue Road in Yangon, registered under Daw Khin Kyi, wife of General Aung San, and inherited by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her brother U Aung San Oo—remains unsold due to a lack of bidders.
The court initially set the reserve price at MMK 297 billion for the auction. The first attempt was made on March 20, 2024, with a price of MMK 315 billion, followed by a second attempt on August 15, 2024, priced at MMK 300 billion. Neither round attracted any buyers.
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๐๐ 6. Laos Electricity Restores Power to Tachileik After Thai Cutoff
February 5, RadioNUG
On February 5, following an electricity cutoff from Thailand, many neighborhoods in Tachileik, which had transitioned to relying on Laos' electricity supply, regained power starting at 5 p.m., according to the Tachileik News Agency.
The Tachileik Town Power Supply Committee quickly connected and activated Laos' electricity to replace the disrupted Thai supply.
Although some areas, including Maekhong Ward, are still without electricity, officials assured residents that power would be restored shortly and requested their patience.
The Thai authorities reportedly cut off power at five border locations due to activities linked to Chinese criminal operations involving Kyarpyaint schemes. For now, only Tachileik has managed to switch to and distribute power from Laos' electricity grid.
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๐๐ 7. Buddhist Monasteries Prohibited from Ordaining Drafted Individuals
February 5, RadioNUG
Throughout February, local administrative officials and military officers began prohibiting individuals with military draft orders from entering Buddhist monkhood. This restriction applies to men aged 18 to 35 who have received conscription orders and seek ordination at monasteries.
Monasteries are required to verify whether applicants within this age range have conscription orders. If confirmed, they must deny ordination. Regional Sangha Councils have reportedly received formal instructions to this effect.
Additionally, young men in this age group are now allowed only short-term ordination as temporary monks, not long-term monkhood. If anyone attempts ordination outside of traditional periods, such as during non-Thingyan times, prior notification and approval are required.
Guest registries for overnight visitors at monasteries are now mandatory, and visiting monks from other regions must be reported to relevant authorities. Failure to report will prompt communication with township-level Sangha Councils and local administrative bodies.
To maintain proper records, the Sangha Council mandates that novice monks and ordained monks carry registration certificates. Monastery officials must report new ordinations and update records with the cooperation of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Immigration Department, and local administrative offices.
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๐๐ 8. 475 People Arrested in Yangon Region During January; Only 58 Released
February 5, RadioNUG
The Rangoon Scout Network (RSN) reported that the Myanmar military's crackdown during January 2025 led to the arrest of 475 individuals in Yangon Region across 200 incidents, of which 53 are still under investigation.
Out of the 475 detainees, 58 have been released. However, 17 were permanently detained while the fate of 397 others remains uncertain.
The breakdown of arrests includes:
241 people arrested during street inspections (3 of whom managed to escape)
77 apprehended during guest list inspections
58 detained during roadside questioning
51 individuals targeted based on verified information
48 arrested for conscription-related offenses
Additionally, 17 were accused of being Revolutionary Joint Force members, 1 was arrested for online activism, and 2 individuals were detained while riding YBS buses.
The RSN, in collaboration with partner organizations and media, compiled this data while cautioning that the actual situation on the ground could be even more dire.
These reports were prepared by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan and Khur Shel.
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