Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 12, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. Myanmar’s UN Ambassador: All Future-Oriented Dialogue Must Align with the People's Will and Interests
June 12 —
Speaking at an informal plenary meeting held on June 10 at the UN Headquarters in New York, Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations emphasized that any dialogue relating to Myanmar’s future must reflect and align with the will and interests of the people.
This meeting, convened by the United Nations, was attended by representatives from UN Member States and included a briefing by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, Ms. Julie Bishop.
Ms. Bishop noted that while avenues for dialogue have been opened, broader consensus remains necessary. She stressed the importance of a ceasefire, a reduction in violence, and prioritizing the needs of the people in resolving the Myanmar crisis. She also underscored the goal of establishing a long-term and inclusive peace.
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun further stated that, at this juncture when foundational processes are being laid for a future Federal Democratic Union, internal dialogue has already begun between democratic forces and relevant stakeholders to chart a path toward national unity and transformative reconciliation.
He explained that the people of Myanmar aspire for the military to withdraw entirely from politics and to live under a civilian government, with full enjoyment of fundamental human rights. Therefore, he urged the United Nations not only to provide protection for civilians and safeguard peace and stability, but also to actively engage its principal organs—including the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Human Rights Council—as well as specialized agencies such as the ILO and the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM)—to exercise their mandates decisively and effectively in resolving the Myanmar crisis.
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๐๐ 2. Political Prisoner Dies in Tharyarwaddy Prison Due to Lack of Adequate Medical Care
June 12 —
Another political prisoner has died in Tharyarwaddy Prison as a result of inadequate medical care, according to a statement released today by the Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM).
U Kyaw Soe (aka U Zaw Hnit), who had been arrested in October 2021 under Penal Code Section 505(a) in Hlegu Township and sentenced to 10 years in prison, died on May 23 due to complications from heart disease and hypertension. PPNM reported that his death was directly linked to the prison's failure to provide sufficient medical attention.
According to PPNM’s monitoring and documentation, the number of political prisoners who have died under similar circumstances has reached 10 as of June 1, 2025.
PPNM emphasized that the broader issue is the chronic denial of adequate healthcare in Myanmar’s prisons, which has left both political prisoners and the general incarcerated population vulnerable to worsening health conditions. Many are being denied access to proper medical treatment, resulting in unnecessary deaths that could have been prevented.
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๐๐ 3. CRPH–OFP Urges Public Participation in "To Magway" Campaign in Support of the General Offensive
June 12 —
The Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw – Office for Fundraising and Planning (CRPH–OFP) has called on the public to participate in its “To Magway” campaign, aimed at supporting Myanmar’s ongoing general military offensive.
A representative from the OFP Fundraising Program explained to Radio NUG that,
“We, the OFP fundraisers, often collaborate with the Ministry of Defense (MOD) in pre-planning expenses for upcoming military operations. As fundraisers, we initiate campaigns to provide field-level battalions with as much support as possible depending on the situation. The current 'To Magway' campaign is being conducted with this objective.”
The campaign seeks to supply battalions under the MOD operating in Magway Region with bulletproof vests and helmets. The fundraising goal is set at USD 200,000. While the amount may seem large, the representative expressed confidence that public support can help meet the target and urged widespread participation.
Magway Region, located in central Myanmar, shares borders with Chin State, Sagaing Region, Bago Region, and Rakhine State. Strategically significant, the region also hosts military council-run arms factories and currency printing facilities, making it a critical area in the ongoing conflict.
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๐๐ 4. Village Administrative Committees in Ayadaw Township Reassessed and Official Seals Presented
June 12
On June 10, officials from the Ayadaw Township People's Administration Body, under Monywa District in Sagaing Region, conducted a reassessment of village-level People’s Administration Committees within the township and officially handed over administrative seals.
Following this, they met with local residents and provided guidance on digging bomb shelters for every household as a protective measure—aimed at reducing civilian casualties resulting from aerial bombardments by the terrorist military junta.
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๐๐ 5. Exchange 10 Foreign Currencies Using 8 Digits on the SDB App—Invitation to Join the Suu80 Campaign
June 12
"SDB Bank invites the public to participate in the Suu80 campaign by using the SDB app, where users can securely and conveniently exchange among 10 different foreign currencies with a single tap. Users simply enter an 8-digit code to exchange their preferred base currency into another."
The bank encourages the public to participate in this campaign commemorating the 80th birthday of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The campaign runs only from June 9 to June 19.
Participants will also get a chance to win 8 USD or 8,000 Pollen Kyats and show their proud support as a people-powered movement that loves “Amay Suu” (Mother Suu).
Additionally, for the first 100 users who publicly share the campaign’s Facebook post with the hashtag #SDBxSuu80, each will receive a 2,000 Kyat NOH Gift Card as a birthday memento for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
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๐๐ 6. “What Happened to the Wolf?” Film to Be Screened in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, Australia
June 12
The feature film “What Happened to the Wolf?” is set to be screened in three major Australian cities—Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide—and tickets are now available for purchase.
The film was written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Na Gyi, and stars Eaindra Kyaw Zin and Paing Phyo Thu in leading roles.
“What Happened to the Wolf?” began production in 2020 and was fully completed by the end of that year.
The film has received international recognition, winning prestigious awards including:
- The Seymour Cassel Award for Best Performance at the Oldenburg International Film Festival
- The Best Narrative Feature at the Dili International Film Festival
- The Best Narrative Feature at the Hobnobben Film Festival
These news reports were contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki and Ko Khant.
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