Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 24, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. GSCB Urges Indian Government Not to Unilaterally Erect Fences Amid Myanmar's Ongoing Political Instability
May 24
The General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB) has formally urged the Government of India to refrain from taking unilateral actions such as erecting border fences during this period of ongoing political instability in Myanmar.
This appeal was made in a statement released today, May 24, in response to the killing of members of the People's Defense Force (PDF) of Tamu District near the Myanmar-India border. The incident involved the deaths of PDF members under unclear circumstances, allegedly connected to the Indian border security force.
The GSCB called on the Indian government to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the incident, ensure accountability for any wrongdoing, and take concrete measures to prevent such occurrences from happening again.
According to available reports, on May 14, ten members of the Tamu District PDF—who had been temporarily deployed near the village of Kam Magyi on the Myanmar side of the border—went missing. Their bodies were later recovered on May 16 through coordinated negotiation from the 1st Battalion of the Assam Rifles, a unit of India's border security forces.
The GSCB also announced that it stands aligned with the position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the National Unity Government (NUG) regarding this incident.
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๐๐ 2. CDF Matupi Issues Basic Traffic Rules for Residents in Matupi Township
May 24
The Chinland Defense Force (CDF) based in Matupi has issued a set of basic traffic regulations for residents within Matupi Township, released today on May 24.
The announcement outlines 14 key rules that all drivers—of both large and small vehicles—must adhere to within the town limits.
The newly issued regulations include the following directives:
All vehicles must operate only within designated time periods.
Parking is strictly prohibited in areas marked as no-parking zones.
During times of aerial threat, all vehicles must be brought to a stop within 15 minutes.
Large vehicles may not line up or park in groups of three or more within the town.
No vehicle is allowed to park on main roads for more than 30 minutes.
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to drive any vehicle.
The Public Security Department of CDF Matupi has stated that effective enforcement measures will be taken against those who violate these rules.
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๐๐ 3. Pyi University Students’ Union Announces Support for Civilians in Pyi District Seeking to Relocate to Liberated Areas
May 24
The Pyi University Students’ Union (PUSU) has announced that it will provide assistance to civilians from Pyi District who wish to relocate to liberated territories.
According to a statement released by PUSU on May 23, civilians—including both local residents and youth in Pyi District—who wish to escape the military junta’s conscription law and cooperate with revolutionary forces may contact the union for assistance in reaching liberated areas.
PUSU stated that military junta troops have been conducting successive raids in Pyi District, targeting not only civilian homes but also charity organizations and monasteries, where they have been detaining young people. Furthermore, ward and village administrators have been extorting money from residents under the pretext of the conscription law, adding significant pressure on already distressed local communities.
Local residents also report that some young people in Pyi District have been unable to reach revolutionary territories due to lack of connections with resistance groups.
PUSU warned that the junta’s weekly conscription operations have now reached their 13th round, and urged young people to exercise heightened caution for their safety.
As military activity intensifies throughout Pyi District, PUSU has also encouraged civilians to remain alert to potential airstrikes and heavy artillery attacks. The union called on young people at risk of forced conscription to seek protection from the nearest revolutionary forces.
It is reported that in 2025, there has been a noticeable increase in the junta’s arbitrary arrests of youth in Pyi, Paukkhaung, Shwe Taung, and Pantanaw townships in Bago Region.
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๐๐ 4. Drug Dealer Arrested with Large Quantity of Narcotics in Mogok
May 24
According to a statement released by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), a male drug dealer in Mogok Township, under the jurisdiction of TNLA Brigade 2, was arrested along with a large quantity of narcotics.
The arrest took place at approximately 1:40 PM on May 21, in Thanlwin Taung Ward, Mogok. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old U Aung Myo Htein, was apprehended by the Mogok Township police unit.
Acting on intelligence that the suspect was dealing narcotics, the police conducted an operation and discovered a significant cache of illegal drugs in his possession.
Seized from U Aung Myo Htein were:
17 strips of Yaba (methamphetamine) tablets, totaling approximately 3,000 pills,
1 soap cup of white opium (heroin), and
3 peittha (traditional weight unit) of black opium.
Additionally, on May 15, during a preventive inspection in Narlaw Village, Lwel Hsar village tract, police arrested U Zaw Min Htet, who was riding a motorcycle and found in possession of:
4 soap cups of white opium,
11 packets of Yaba pills, and
MMK 400,000 in cash.
The suspects are currently being held in custody and legal action will be taken in accordance with the law, according to the PSLF/TNLA Information and Public Relations Department.
These reports were submitted by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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