Domestic News Updates – March 15, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung and Deputy Minister for Labour U Kyaw Ni Engage in Dialogue with Myanmar Migrant Worker Organizations in Thailand to Address Labour-Related Issues
March 15
Radio NUG
On March 13, the National Unity Government (NUG) held an online meeting, where Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Daw Zin Mar Aung, Deputy Minister for Labour U Kyaw Ni, and other officials directly listened to and discussed the challenges and difficulties faced by Myanmar nationals in Thailand.
During the meeting, key labour issues were discussed, including:
- Extending work permits without the involvement of the Myanmar embassy under the control of the military junta and instead processing it solely through Thai authorities.
- The systematic arrests of Myanmar migrant workers across Thailand under various pretexts.
- The apprehension of military conscription evaders at border areas and their forced repatriation to the junta.
- Education access for the children of Myanmar migrant workers.
Attendees actively exchanged suggestions and discussions on potential solutions to these pressing concerns.
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๐๐ 2. Canadian MP and Presidential Spokesperson Meet with Myanmar Community in Toronto
March 14
Radio NUG
On March 11, Garnett Genuis, Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of a Democratic Burma (PFODB) and Shadow Minister for International Development from Canada’s Conservative Party, met with NUG Presidential Office Spokesperson U Kyaw Zaw and the Myanmar-Canadian community in Toronto.
During the meeting, U Kyaw Zaw emphasized the urgent need for increased humanitarian assistance, particularly for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar. He also urged the Canadian government to continue recognizing the NUG as Myanmar’s legitimate government.
Additionally, discussions covered support for Myanmar nationals in Canada facing difficulties, with MP Genuis engaging in an open and constructive dialogue with the Myanmar-Canadian community.
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๐๐ 3. WFP to Suspend Food Aid for Over 1 Million People in Myanmar Due to Funding Shortage
March 14
Radio NUG
The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on March 14 that it would be suspending life-saving food assistance for over one million people in Myanmar starting in April due to severe funding shortages.
According to WFP’s statement, without new funding, only 35,000 people—including children under five, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and persons with disabilities—will continue to receive aid.
WFP also highlighted the urgent need for $60 million USD in emergency funds to sustain life-saving food assistance for the people of Myanmar throughout the year.
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๐๐ 4. Defend Myanmar Democracy Condemns Belarusian Dictator’s Support for Myanmar’s Military Junta and Stands in Solidarity with the Belarusian People Fighting for Democracy
March 14
Radio NUG
Defend Myanmar Democracy issued a statement condemning the Belarusian dictatorship under Alexander Lukashenko for its support of Myanmar’s military junta. The statement called on the international community to assist the people of Belarus in their democratic struggle and to reject all sham elections orchestrated by authoritarian regimes.
Lukashenko had invited election observers from Myanmar’s military junta, led by Min Aung Hlaing, to monitor Belarus’ recent illegitimate elections, which he accepted.
The statement further highlighted that Lukashenko has never been a supporter of democracy. Since first assuming power in 1994, international election monitoring bodies have consistently found that elections in Belarus have neither been free nor fair.
In 2020, opposition parties claimed to have won 60% of the votes in Belarus’ general elections. However, following widespread election fraud allegations, opposition leaders faced arrests or were forced into exile, triggering nationwide protests and international condemnation.
In 2025, Lukashenko declared an 87% election victory, sparking mass protests and sanctions from Western nations.
Defend Myanmar Democracy spokesperson Naw Aung stated,
"The military junta’s so-called elections are merely an attempt to legitimize their illegal power grab. We urge the international community to see through this deception."
The statement also condemned Lukashenko’s decision to send election observers to Myanmar, calling it a tactical collaboration between authoritarian regimes to validate each other’s unlawful rule.
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๐๐ 5. 274 People Killed Nationwide by Military Junta, with Magway Region Reporting the Highest Death Toll at 59
March 14
Radio NUG
According to data collected by the Political Prisoners Aid Association, between January 1 and March 14, 2025, a total of 274 individuals—125 women and 149 men—were confirmed by name to have died due to the actions of the terrorist military regime across the country. Among them, Magway Region recorded the highest death toll, with 59 casualties.
Out of the 274 deaths, 184 individuals were killed primarily due to airstrikes conducted by the junta, making aerial attacks the leading cause of fatalities.
Additionally, during the same period, the terrorist military regime arrested a total of 53 individuals—11 women and 42 men—in connection with the Spring Revolution. Yangon Region recorded the highest number of arrests, with 13 individuals detained.
This report was contributed by Min Thihan and Khur Shel, correspondents for Radio NUG.
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