Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 10, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. ULA Pays Tribute to Rakhine Politician U Oo Hla Saw
May 10
The United League of Arakan (ULA) has issued a statement honoring and paying tribute to veteran Rakhine politician U Oo Hla Saw, who dedicated his entire life to the cause of his people and his country.
U Oo Hla Saw, a patriotic Rakhine politician and revolutionary, passed away at 11:20 p.m. on Monday, May 5. In its condolence message, the ULA expressed deep sorrow over his passing and stated the following:
“U Oo Hla Saw was a beloved and respected individual, well-regarded by all who knew or interacted with him. He was not only academically outstanding but also politically influential and an accomplished writer,” the statement read.
It further acknowledged that U Oo Hla Saw had been a model citizen of the Arakan region, a dignified individual, and that his passing is a shared sorrow with his family and relatives.
The ULA/Arakan Army (AA) also extended its sincere appreciation to international organizations and foreign allies who have sent condolence and tribute messages following the death of U Oo Hla Saw—a Rakhine politician, revolutionary, literary and artistic figure, and a true son of Arakan.
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๐๐ 2. Pyusawhti Leader in Kan Ni Village Accused of Forcing Young Women into ‘Wives’ Under Threat of Arms
May 10
A Pyusawhti leader from Kan Ni Village in Mying Township, Magway Region, has been accused of coercing young women into becoming his ‘wives’ by threatening them with weapons, according to testimonies from families of Pyusawhti members who recently defected.
The 15th Battalion under Pakokku District confirmed the report, stating that families who fled from the Pyusawhti camp in Kan Ni Pyu Village were taken in and protected on May 7.
According to local defense forces, during the interrogation of these defectors, they confessed that the Pyusawhti leader of Kan Ni Village had been threatening and coercing local unmarried women at gunpoint to become his ‘wives.’
The defectors included two male Pyusawhti members, one female member, and three children.
Local military sources report that many residents continue to flee the village due to severe food shortages—resulting from blockades imposed on the Pyusawhti camp by members of the People's Defense Force (PDF)—and due to their inability to endure ongoing oppression and abuse by Pyusawhti forces under the command of the military junta.
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๐๐ 3. Two Junta Soldiers Defect with Arms During Battle in Thain Khon Village, Myeik-Mawtaung Road
May 10
Two junta soldiers defected with their weapons and ammunition during an ongoing battle in Thain Khon Village, situated along the Myeik-Mawtaung border trade route in Tanintharyi Township, according to an announcement made today by the Khut Daung Taman Special Task Force.
The battle in Thain Khon Village has been ongoing for over four months. The defectors reportedly belong to Infantry Battalion 224, part of the junta’s 22nd Division. Among them are a sergeant and a private.
The two defectors surrendered to the Khut Daung Taman Special Task Force with full weapons and ammunition, including two MA-1 rifles, nine magazines, and 328 rounds of 5.56mm bullets.
The Khut Daung Taman unit, operating under KNLA Battalion 11, warmly received the defectors and announced that they would be awarded honoraria.
The Thain Khon–Mawtaung trade route, controlled by KNLA Battalion 11 under the command of Division 4, has been a persistent conflict zone since December 28 last year. From that date until May 6 of this year, more than 100 battles were fought between junta forces and alliance troops led by the KNLA.
In these battles, 150 junta soldiers—including a battalion commander and a deputy commander—have reportedly been killed, and 12 junta troops defected to the KNLA-allied Black Cobra column, bringing their weapons along.
These reports were submitted by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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