Domestic News Updates – March 04, 2025 Morning
Domestic News Updates – March 04, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Union Prime Minister Says Commitment to Fighting Until the Overthrow of the Unwanted Military Dictatorship
March 3
Radio NNUG
Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann stated that the commitment to fighting until the collapse of the oppressive military dictatorship, which the people reject, remains steadfast. He made this remark during the third-anniversary event of the Myanmar Federal Democratic Mission Coalition (MFDMC).
"Our people have been providing support with the sincere desire to bring down the terrorist military council. Because of this support, we strongly feel that we must fight with all our resources until the collapse of this military dictatorship that the people do not want. The revolution incurs enormous expenses. We do not have sufficient resources. However, regardless of the circumstances, we deeply appreciate what we have received," he said.
The Myanmar Federal Democratic Mission Coalition (MFDMC) was established on February 28, 2022, and over the past three years, it has contributed more than 845.73 billion Myanmar kyats in support.
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๐๐ 2. Union Minister for Human Rights: "Trained Individuals Are Now Able to Deliver Human Rights Education in Person, Not Just Online"
March 3
Radio NUG
Union Minister for Human Rights, U Aung Myo Min, stated that there are now trained individuals capable of delivering human rights education in person, rather than solely online.
"It is essential that administrative, defense, and security personnel who hold responsibilities become more knowledgeable about human rights. Various educational initiatives are being conducted. Due to challenges in internet connectivity, traditional in-person training sessions have been conducted to ensure access to human rights education. Now, beyond just online discussions, there are trained individuals on the ground who can deliver lectures and training on human rights, military ethics, humanitarian principles, and international law within the respective regions," he said.
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๐๐ 3. Deputy Minister U Maw Htun Aung: "It’s Crucial to Support the Spring Revolution, Even If It’s Just the Cost of One Cup of Coffee Per Month"
March 3
Radio NUG
Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy, U Maw Htun Aung, emphasized the importance of supporting the Spring Revolution, even if it is just the cost of one cup of coffee per month. He made this statement on March 3, while referring to the Spring CrowdFund (SCF) Website.
"For a long time, we have wanted transparent and open support mechanisms like this. Now, such a system is in place. The most important thing is to contribute at least the cost of a cup of coffee per month," he stated.
The Spring CrowdFund (SCF) Website provides a platform where citizens can conveniently view and contribute to vetted fundraising campaigns. Donors can easily track the amount of funds raised in real time, read detailed descriptions of the campaigns, and securely donate with just a few clicks.
Contributions can be made in MMK currency via the Spring Development Bank (SDB), ensuring a fully secure transaction process.
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๐๐ 4. No Absolute Ban on Logging for Three Years in Arakan Region, Says AA
March 3
Radio NUG
The Arakan Army (AA) has clarified that there has been no official announcement imposing a complete ban on logging in the Arakan Region for the past three years. This statement was made by U Khaing Thukha, the spokesperson for the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA), according to a report by APM.
"I have not come across any official directive stating that logging has been banned for three years. However, to prevent illegal logging, regional orders have been issued to regulate and control logging activities," U Khaing Thukha said.
He stated that large amounts of timber were previously smuggled by paying bribes to the military council through various methods. He particularly noted that vast quantities of illegally felled timber were transported from Gwa Township into the Ayeyarwady Region via main roads.
Some of the timber that was illegally felled in collaboration with the military council has been confiscated by the Arakan People’s Revolutionary Government, which intends to utilize it for regional rehabilitation efforts.
However, privately felled timber is not subject to any movement or business restrictions, as long as appropriate taxation is paid, and the business operates within the prescribed regulations.
U Khaing Thukha further pointed out that successive governments in Rakhine State have historically allowed business elites to engage in large-scale illegal logging operations, which has led to severe deforestation.
Due to deforestation, the people of Rakhine now face serious natural disasters such as flooding and landslides during the monsoon season every year.
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๐๐ 5. DSI Submits Sufficient Evidence to Attorney General’s Office for Arrest Warrant Against Colonel Saw Chit Thu and Associates
March 3
Radio NUG
On March 3, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) submitted sufficient evidence to the Attorney General’s Office to issue an arrest warrant against Colonel Saw Chit Thu of the Myanmar Border Guard Force (BGF) and his associates, according to reliable sources.
The arrest warrants are related to human trafficking operations both domestically and internationally. According to DSI's Anti-Human Trafficking Division Director, Police Colonel Siriwit Kasemsuap, the evidence collected against Police Colonel Maung Chit Thu and his associates is deemed sufficient for legal proceedings.
While the Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the case, additional details remain confidential at this stage.
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๐๐ 6. Political Prisoners Across the Country Face Suppression, Restricted Access to Food and Medicine, and Visitation Bans
March 3
Radio NUG
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) reports that political prisoners across Myanmar are being subjected to increasing oppression, including restricted access to food supplies sent by their families, visitation bans, and inadequate medical treatment.
In Kyaikmaraw Prison, Mon State, authorities have imposed stricter regulations on food parcels sent by families, allowing only limited amounts of supplies into the prison. Additionally, access to books and reading materials has been restricted.
Similarly, in Insein Prison, Yangon, political prisoners such as labor rights leader Thet Hnin Aung, photojournalist Sai Zaw Thike, and Naing Win were reportedly subjected to interrogation and physical abuse by prison authorities. This crackdown followed their testimonies to a human rights commission regarding rights violations inside the prison. After being tortured and beaten, they were placed in solitary confinement.
Furthermore, in February, three political prisoners died in detention due to a lack of adequate medical treatment following their arrest by the military junta.
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๐๐ 7. Actor Paing Phyo Thu’s Academy Campaign Donates Mosquito Nets to Internally Displaced Persons in Sarlingyi Township
March 3
Radio NUG
Mosquito nets donated by actor Paing Phyo Thu’s Academy Campaign were distributed to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in a refugee camp in Sarlingyi Township, Yinmarbin District, Sagaing Region. The distribution was carried out on March 2 by the local township administration team, in collaboration with the strike committee and humanitarian aid organizations.
In addition to the mosquito nets, the township administration and humanitarian aid groups also provided five sacks of rice to the displaced civilians. Awareness pamphlets on aerial attack precautions were also distributed to the refugees.
These reports were sent by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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