Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 03, 2025 Morning
ππ 1. Prime Minister Says Increased Unity Needed Amid Shifting Revolutionary Landscape
May 2
Radio NUG
Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than stated during a government online meeting that, in light of the evolving revolutionary circumstances, there is an urgent need for greater unity.
“As a government, we have collectively faced and overcome various security challenges over the past four years. We each understand, more than anyone else, how much effort we have exerted from our respective regions and positions to bring the revolution to its current state. Given the shifting conditions, it is now more important than ever to foster unity and ensure more effective action,” the Prime Minister said.
He emphasized that cabinet members must prioritize effectiveness in their work and reflect on how best to contribute—whether domestically or abroad—in ways that will most benefit the revolution. “Ministers should evaluate where their contributions can be most impactful and efficient in supporting the revolution, then strive harder from those appropriate locations or assignments,” he added.
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ππ 2. Fortify Rights Calls on UN Security Council to Impose Arms and Aviation Fuel Embargo on Myanmar Junta
May 2
Radio NUG
Fortify Rights issued a statement urging the United Nations Security Council to impose a ban on aviation fuel and arms exports to Myanmar’s military junta, in order to prevent ongoing targeted attacks on civilians.
Despite declaring a ceasefire, the junta has continued launching deadly airstrikes, including attacks on religious buildings sheltering earthquake survivors, the organization reported.
“Since April 2, the military junta has carried out intense aerial attacks even in earthquake-affected areas, resulting in civilian deaths, including children. These attacks blatantly demonstrate the junta’s disregard for human life and international law,” said Ko Sai Arkar, Fortify Rights’ Investigations Lead.
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ππ 3. Bodies of Women and Children Recovered from Rubble of Collapsed Sky Villa in Mandalay
May 2
Radio NUG
On May 2, search and recovery operations continued at the collapsed Sky Villa apartment complex in Mandalay City. Debris was cleared from buildings B, C, and D using machinery to recover bodies trapped beneath the rubble.
At 10:40 a.m., the body of one deceased individual was retrieved from Room P4 of Building C. At approximately 12:55 p.m., two more bodies—one woman and one child—were recovered from the elevator shaft of the same building.
Further recoveries occurred throughout the afternoon:
- At 4:00 p.m., one body (female) was retrieved.
- At 4:15 p.m., another woman’s body was recovered.
- At 4:20 p.m., yet another female body was found.
The building collapsed as a result of the powerful earthquake on March 28, which struck Sagaing Region and caused the deaths of over 3,000 people. More than 100 individuals were reportedly killed in the collapse of the Sky Villa complex alone.
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ππ 4. Thinking Classroom Foundation Delivers 6-Day RWCT Training for 78 CDM and Volunteer Teachers in Dawei District
May 2
Radio NUG
A six-day “Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking (RWCT)” teacher training course was provided for 78 teachers—both CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) and volunteers—in Dawei District by the Thinking Classroom Foundation, led by Dr. Thein Lwin and Daw Asine.
Dr. Thein Lwin, founder of the Thinking Classroom Foundation, shared:
“We are pleased that children in Dawei’s rural communities now have greater access to education due to the establishment of community-based schools. Our foundation is supporting these teachers by organizing summer teacher training programs. Around 80 teachers participated.”
Although initially planning to travel to Dawei in person, Dr. Thein Lwin stated that the course was ultimately conducted online due to security concerns.
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ππ 5. Winner of 23rd Top Prize (MMK 50 million) in Ta'ang Education Lottery Announced — U Aik Kyain from Hu Kin Village
May 2
Radio NUG
The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has announced that the top prize of MMK 50 million in the 23rd round of the Ta'ang Education Lottery—launched to support education in the Ta'ang region—has been awarded to U Aik Kyain from Hu Kin Village, Namhsan Township.
The 23rd round of the lottery, held to raise funds for Ta'ang education, was officially launched on the morning of May 1 at a location inside the Ta'ang region, under the leadership of the Ta'ang Learning and Education Council (TLEC).
The winning number for the MMK 50 million top prize was A-78097. In addition to the top prize, the following prizes were also awarded:
- MMK 10 million prize – 1 winner
- MMK 5 million prize – 1 winner
- MMK 3 million prize – 2 winners
- MMK 1 million prize – 3 winners
- MMK 500,000 prize – 4 winners
- MMK 200,000 prize – 50 winners
- MMK 50 million matching-last-three-digit consolation prizes – 22 winners
In total, 84 prizes were awarded in this 23rd round.
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ππ 6. Weekly Super 4 Lottery Tickets Now Easily Available for Revolution Supporters via Nway Oo Hti’s Web App at MMK 1,000 Each
May 2
Radio NUG
As announced on May 2, Weekly Super 4 tickets can now be conveniently purchased by supporters of the revolution for MMK 1,000 each through the web application of Nway Oo Hti (Spring Lottery).
Since the pilot phase is scheduled to begin on May 4, those who have not yet created a Nway Oo Hti account are strongly encouraged to register and deposit funds in advance.
Tickets for Weekly Super 4 will be sold at MMK 1,000 each, and the winning numbers will be drawn every Sunday.
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ππ 7. Tickets Now on Sale for Screening of “Cut Off” Film in Paris, France
May 2
Radio NUG
Tickets for the screening of the revolutionary-themed film "Cut Off" in Paris, France, are now officially on sale.
The screening will take place at CinΓ©ma Le Brady in Paris, and attendees are invited to gather and watch together. After the screening, there will be an online meet-and-greet via Zoom with cast and crew members, including lead actor Ko Min Maw Kun.
The film screening, part of a broader film event scheduled for May 25 in Paris, will feature "Cut Off" as one of the main titles, highlighting the revolutionary struggle in Myanmar, according to United Burmese-French Association organizers.
It is also noted that even those who cannot attend in person may still purchase tickets as gifts for friends or associates.
These news reports were submitted by Tharki and Khur Shel, correspondents of Radio NUG.
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