Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 13, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. Myanmar Ambassador to the UN Emphasizes That Security Council's Decisive Action Matters More Than Closed-Door Meetings on Myanmar
June 13
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated that the numerous closed-door meetings held on Myanmar are of little significance if they do not result in life-saving outcomes for the people of Myanmar. Instead, what truly matters is decisive action by the UN Security Council.
He made these remarks during the United Nations General Assembly’s interactive dialogue on the report of the Security Council.
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun pointed out that although Article 24 of the UN Charter mandates the Security Council to take prompt and effective action to maintain international peace and security, the Council has for years been divided and has failed to make concrete decisions or take meaningful action.
He further remarked that the lack of unity within the Security Council has become evident through recent open meetings where veto powers were exercised, and closed-door sessions where threats of vetoes loomed over draft resolutions.
Moreover, despite repeated calls by UN member states for a more thorough and critical examination of the Council's actions, the resulting report merely offers descriptive summaries, lacking substantive analysis, the Ambassador noted.
He emphasized that the situation in Myanmar constitutes a threat to international peace and security, and the Security Council must take this into serious consideration. Yet, he criticized the Council’s tendency to invoke Article 31 of the UN Charter selectively—only when it sees fit—which he described as deeply disappointing.
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun warned that solutions which fail to center on the will and interests of the Myanmar people are only temporary band-aids that risk long-term failure. Therefore, the Security Council, the General Assembly, and other UN agencies must engage in balanced and coordinated efforts to address the crisis effectively.
He concluded by urging the international community and UN member states to genuinely prioritize the voices and agency of the Myanmar people, to help end the violent military dictatorship, and to support the people’s aspiration to build a federal democratic Union of Myanmar.
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๐๐ 2. “Persons with Disabilities in Myanmar Continue to Face Longstanding Challenges, Including Cultural Stigma and Discrimination”
June 13
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun also highlighted the plight of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Myanmar, stating that they have long endured cultural stigma, discrimination, and multiple other challenges.
He delivered these remarks during the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held in Geneva.
He elaborated that PWDs in Myanmar continue to face cultural stigma, discriminatory treatment, lack of accessibility in public infrastructure, insufficient access to appropriate services and support, and the absence of adequate legal protections. These challenges are compounded by the broader human rights violations and humanitarian crises caused by the military junta’s brutal acts, of which PWDs are also victims.
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun stated that the Ministry of Health under the National Unity Government (NUG) has been striving to assist persons with disabilities across the country. Through collaboration with development partners, ethnic revolutionary organizations, civil society groups, and local communities, the NUG has made visible progress in providing prosthetic limbs and other essential healthcare services to persons with disabilities.
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๐๐ 3. Around 200 Prisoners, Including Political Detainees, Transferred from Monywa Prison
June 13
The Political Prisoners Network – Myanmar (PPNM) has confirmed that approximately 200 prisoners, including political detainees, were transferred from Monywa Prison.
According to the report, at around 5 a.m. on June 12, a military convoy consisting of two armored trucks, three private vehicles, and six 12-wheel transport vehicles arrived at the prison to carry out the transfer.
The transferred prisoners are reportedly being sent to Obo Prison in Mandalay, Myingyan Prison, and Magway Prison.
From February 1, 2021, to June 12, 2025, a total of 29,272 individuals have been arrested in relation to the military’s unlawful coup. Of those, 22,120 remain in detention, with 10,827 already sentenced to prison terms, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).
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๐๐ 4. PNO leaders awarded honorary titles and mining licenses by the military junta in exchange for their cooperation
June 13
Justice For Myanmar has revealed that leaders of the Pa-O National Organization (PNO) have received honorary awards and mining licenses from the military junta in recognition of their collaboration and involvement.
The PNO, which is aligned with the terrorist military regime, is reportedly complicit in the junta’s ongoing commission of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and is therefore accountable for its continuing role in these atrocities.
According to Justice For Myanmar, the PNO has engaged in attacks on civilians and the forced recruitment of soldiers, and has also provided financial support to the junta through revenue generated by its economic networks.
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๐๐ 5. Submit posts showcasing eight revolutionary activities over the past four years and receive two free lottery tickets upon reaching 80 reactions
June 13
Revolution supporters who post about eight types of revolutionary efforts they’ve undertaken during the four-year resistance period and receive at least 80 reactions (likes, shares, or comments) on social media will be rewarded with two free lottery tickets, according to an announcement by the "Tauk Pote Hti" (Support Lottery) campaign.
Participants are instructed to post their most impactful eight revolutionary actions from the past four years along with the image shown below, and tag it with “Tauk Pote Hti,” “Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Birthday,” or “HerBirthday.” Once their post reaches 80 reactions, they will receive two free lottery tickets.
Each ticket is worth 2,000 MMK, and participants stand a chance to win a variety of prizes, including a top prize of 10 million MMK.
Only the first 800 participants who reach the 80-reaction threshold will be eligible, so prompt and active participation is encouraged. The final day to enter is June 19, which is Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday.
This report was submitted by Radio NUG reporters Tharki and Ko Khant To.
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