Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 15, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. NLD Urges International Action Against Min Aung Hlaing's Junta for Ceasefire Violations
May 15
The Central Working Committee of the National League for Democracy (NLD) has called on the international community, including the United Nations and ASEAN, to take action against the military junta led by Min Aung Hlaing for repeatedly violating ceasefire announcements.
According to the NLD, Min Aung Hlaing’s junta has breached declared ceasefires and has instead continued to launch deliberate attacks against large numbers of civilian populations.
The committee urged, in the name of humanity, the United Nations, ASEAN, and the broader international community to intervene and take action to halt the junta’s ongoing perpetration of crimes against humanity and war crimes—including mass killings and other brutal violations committed against civilians.
It noted that after the powerful earthquake on March 28, revolutionary forces had declared a temporary ceasefire in the quake-affected regions to facilitate humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts.
Although the junta had also announced on April 2 that it would suspend military operations, it has continued to carry out airstrikes, artillery shelling, arson attacks, and systematic torture of political prisoners detained unlawfully in various prisons, including those in earthquake-affected areas and throughout Myanmar, the NLD stated.
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๐๐ 2. Junta Attacks During Ceasefire Leave 182 Civilians Dead and Nearly 300 Injured
May 15
The National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Working Committee has reported that, despite a declared ceasefire, 182 civilians were killed and approximately 300 others injured due to violent attacks by the junta’s armed forces.
According to records collected by the NLD’s Human Rights Documentation Committee, from April 3 to May 13, the military council carried out 181 airstrikes across 11 states and regions of Myanmar.
Among the 182 civilians killed were 34 children under the age of 18. Of the 298 reported injured, 76 were under 18 as well.
The statement highlights that the regions most heavily affected by the junta’s attacks were Mandalay Region and Sagaing Region, both of which had already been severely impacted by the recent earthquake.
The NLD clarified that these figures were based on data gathered to the best of the committee’s ability and warned that actual numbers on the ground may be significantly higher.
It reiterated its appeal to the international community—especially the United Nations and ASEAN—to act urgently, in the name of humanity, to halt and hold accountable the Min Aung Hlaing-led junta for its systematic violations of ceasefire commitments and targeted attacks on civilians.
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๐๐ 3. “We Still Stand With the People—The Revolution Will Succeed,” Says Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe
May 15
Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe has affirmed his belief that the revolution will ultimately succeed because the People’s Defense Forces (PDFs) and Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) participants continue to stand alongside the people.
Speaking during a “People-to-People” public outreach program, Dr. Zaw Wai Soe—Minister of Education and Health—said:
“The people are still standing firm with the revolution. The PDFs remain active and engaged with the people. The CDM movement is also still alive, hand in hand with the public. All revolutionary forces are advancing together with shared goals and a common mission. That is why we are hopeful. And because of this unity, I firmly believe we will win this revolution.”
Currently, Dr. Zaw Wai Soe continues to oversee healthcare services and medical education in revolutionary-held territories.
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๐๐ 4. “Due to the Illegitimate Military Coup and Ongoing Airstrikes, Myanmar’s Situation Remains Dire,” Says Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun
May 15
Speaking at the International Vesak Day 2025 commemoration ceremony, Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated:
“Myanmar’s situation continues to deteriorate due to the illegitimate military coup, the junta’s airstrikes, and the ongoing brutalities that followed. The people are suffering under unbearable hardship. Many innocent civilians have lost their lives. The public lives in fear. These miseries have been further exacerbated by the recent powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude.”
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun also underscored the severity of the humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for the international community to recognize and act upon the escalating atrocities being committed by the military regime.
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๐๐ 5. NUGPay to Join the 25th “For Our People” Campaign Alongside the Public in Support of Kachin Region Defense Forces
May 15
NUGPay has announced that it will participate alongside the people in the 25th iteration of the For Our People campaign to support local defense forces in the Kachin region.
NUGPay stated on May 15 that it will join forces with the public in this campaign to assist the defense forces operating in Kachin.
Those wishing to contribute can do so from today until May 28, during which time donations will be collected and delivered directly to the ground, according to NUGPay.
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๐๐ 6. SAC-M: China’s Two-Faced Interference in Myanmar Prolongs Suffering and Undermines Genuine Peace
May 15
China's duplicitous interference in Myanmar’s internal affairs is prolonging the suffering of the Myanmar people and obstructing genuine peace and stability, the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) said on May 15.
Although China frequently reiterates its official stance of non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign nations, its interventions in northern Shan State clearly prioritize its own self-interest, SAC-M pointed out.
SAC-M stated that these actions are damaging prospects for genuine peace and stability for the people of Myanmar.
The Council further criticized the case of Lashio as a direct example of China’s interference in one of the conflicts that escalated following the military coup attempt in February 2021. According to SAC-M, this incident exemplifies China's overt influence in Myanmar’s conflict dynamics.
SAC-M also condemned the decision by the Kokang armed group (MNDAA) to hand over Lashio to the military junta, stating that it amounted to a betrayal of the sacrifices made by the many revolutionaries who gave their lives for the city’s liberation.
China’s military assistance to the brutal junta, coupled with its duplicitous political interference, will not be able to save the regime, SAC-M declared. Instead, these actions will only extend the suffering endured by the Myanmar public and delay the attainment of genuine peace.
The Council warned that the fall of the junta is inevitable, and when that time comes, the people of Myanmar will clearly remember which side China stood on.
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๐๐ 7. France and Canada Condemn Military Airstrike on School in Dipeyin Township
May 15
France and Canada have issued strong condemnations following the Myanmar military’s airstrike on a school in Dipeyin Township, Sagaing Region.
According to a statement released on May 14 via the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France strongly condemns the attack on the school by the Myanmar military.
France emphasized that this brutal incident directly violates the military’s own declared ceasefire and constitutes yet another mass killing of civilians. It highlighted that such actions reflect the junta’s indiscriminate bombing strategy, which has continued in areas recently struck by devastating earthquakes.
France expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and affirmed its unwavering solidarity with the people of Myanmar.
The statement also urged all parties to respect international humanitarian law, end violence, and engage in dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Similarly, the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep shock over the incident, stating that children and teachers were killed in an airstrike during the ceasefire period.
Canada offered heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims affected by what it called a senseless and inhumane tragedy.
The Canadian government further called on the junta to de-escalate its violent campaign, protect civilians, and abide by international law.
On the morning of May 12, the junta's air force carried out an aerial bombardment on the school in Oe Tain Twin Village, Dipeyin Township. The attack resulted in over 20 casualties, with current death toll figures reaching at least 24.
These news reports were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Ko Khant and Tharki.
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