Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 20, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Union Minister U Aung Myo Min Explains Legal Efforts to Prosecute the Military Junta During Community Dialogue with Myanmar Nationals in South Korea
May 19
Radio NUG
Union Minister for Human Rights of the National Unity Government (NUG), U Aung Myo Min, met with Myanmar nationals residing in the Republic of Korea during a public dialogue session held on May 18, 2025, at the Workers’ Welfare Center Auditorium in Incheon, South Korea.
During the event, the Union Minister provided detailed explanations regarding preparations being made to prosecute the terrorist military junta under international law, specifically within the legal framework available in South Korea. He also shared updates on the current state of political developments in Myanmar.
Participants raised a range of questions and concerns relating to human rights, civilian defense and security, interim governance, international humanitarian assistance, and the Rohingya issue. The Union Minister responded to these inquiries and engaged in open dialogue with attendees.
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๐๐ 2. NUG Assists with Legal Complaint After 21 Myanmar Migrant Workers at a Quail Egg Factory in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Are Denied Five Months’ Wages
May 19
Radio NUG
According to the NUG, a group of 21 Myanmar migrant workers employed at a quail egg production factory in Samut Prakan District, Thailand, filed a formal complaint after not receiving five months' worth of wages. In response to their appeal for assistance, the NUG facilitated the filing of a case at the Sawatdee Khan Office in Samut Prakan District.
The NUG also noted that cases involving violations of workers’ rights can be reported via telephone, by email at complaint@molmyanmar.org, or through various social media platforms.
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๐๐ 3. Workers’ Union Leaders Dismissed Amid Labor Dispute at True Green Co., Ltd Factory in Shwepyithar Township
May 19
Radio NUG
Workers’ union leaders at the True Green Co., Ltd factory in Shwepyithar Township were dismissed from their jobs while a labor dispute was still being negotiated, according to an announcement released by the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM) on May 19.
The factory, located at No. 135, Maha Myaing Road, in the Wah Tara Industrial Zone of Shwepyithar Township, employed staff who had raised concerns about the insufficiency of the minimum wage of MMK 6,800, especially in light of rising consumer prices. As a result, workers formally submitted a request for a wage increase through workplace-level negotiation.
During the negotiation process, factory management repeatedly refused to consider the wage increase and ultimately terminated the employment of the union leaders. Despite six rounds of township-level mediation attempts, the issue remained unresolved due to continued resistance from factory management.
The case was then escalated to the regional-level Conciliation Body, and a mediation session was held at the Regional Office on May 12. However, the factory owner and management persisted in rejecting the workers' demands, stating they were unable to comply.
Instead of providing a solution, the factory’s manager reportedly informed the workers that the remaining four members of the Executive Committee (EC) would also be dismissed. When asked for the reason behind the dismissals, management refused to provide an explanation.
In response, 145 union members gathered in front of the factory’s office to demand transparency from the manager regarding the dismissals. The workers stated that dismissing employees during an ongoing negotiation process is a clear violation of labor regulations.
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๐๐ 4. Civilian death toll continues to rise daily due to deliberate attacks by the terrorist military junta
May 19
Radio NUG
The civilian death toll continues to rise daily as the terrorist military junta deliberately targets and attacks civilians. According to data collected by the AAPP up to May 19, a total of 68 confirmed civilian fatalities—with names identified—and an additional 25 unconfirmed civilian deaths were recorded during the week of May 12 to May 18.
On May 12, a military airstrike targeted a school in Ohtaintin Village, Dabayin Township, Sagaing Region, killing approximately two dozen students along with several female teachers, and injuring hundreds more.
In addition, from May 13 onwards, for three consecutive days, the junta conducted airstrikes in Kyauktaw and Rathedaung Townships of Rakhine State, resulting in the deaths of over 20 civilians.
On May 15, the military launched coordinated attacks using airstrikes and heavy artillery in Mandalay Region, Sagaing Region, Rakhine State, and Chin State, killing large numbers of civilians.
On May 18, without any clashes on the ground, the terrorist military conducted an airstrike in Nwae Inn Village, Pale Township, Sagaing Region, killing four people including a child.
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๐๐ 5. Kachin University of Diverse Education calls for CDM students to apply for 2025 Academic Year in Agricultural Studies
May 19
Radio NUG
Kachin University of Diverse Education continues to provide education across various academic fields for students who joined the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) in protest of the military coup that occurred in February 2021.
For the 2025 Academic Year, the university will begin offering courses to CDM students from various batches in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (B.Agr.Sc.).
Applications can be collected starting May 20, and classes will begin on June 16.
Interested applicants can apply in person or through a representative at the Student Affairs Department of Kachin University of Diverse Education, during office hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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๐๐ 6. SUU 80 Birthday Campaign now selling Birthday Cards to send birthday wishes for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday
May 19
Radio NUG
Birthday cards through which people can send their birthday wishes for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday are now available for purchase from fundraisers affiliated with the SUU 80 Birthday Campaign, as announced on May 19.
“These Birthday Cards, through which you can convey your well wishes for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday on June 19, 2025, are now available for purchase from our SUU 80 Birthday Campaign fundraisers. You may choose the card design of your liking and send your heartfelt birthday wishes to Daw Suu,” the announcement stated.
The list of fundraisers by country has been made public via the SUU 80 Birthday Campaign Facebook page.
These news reports were submitted by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki and Khur Shel.
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