Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 19, 2025 Morning
📌📌 1. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Stands in Unison With the People’s Revolution, Says NUG Defense Minister
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi stands firmly alongside the people’s revolution, even from outside the prison walls, said Union Minister for Defense of the National Unity Government (NUG), U Yee Mon, in a birthday tribute marking her 80th birthday.
He stated,
“Having both General Aung San and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as father and daughter is truly a blessing for the people of Myanmar. Their moral integrity, intellect, courage, and sacrifice have been guiding beacons for all of us. Today, on June 19, 2025, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi turns exactly 80. And yet, she is spending her 80th birthday within one of the prisons run by the brutal military junta. At this moment, the people of Myanmar are deeply missing and longing for their beloved ‘Mother Suu.’ Across all ages—young and old—the people lovingly call her ‘Mother Suu.’ That affectionate title reflects both their heartfelt admiration and their reverence for her as the mother of the Myanmar society.”
He continued,
“Just as love is reciprocal, the love Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has always shown toward the people has been met with an outpouring of love from the people themselves. Conversely, the military regime—riddled with envy and pettiness, and viewing the people as enemies—despises Daw Aung San Suu Kyi precisely because the people love her. That is the reason why they have not released her to this day. It is because she continues to stand firmly and resolutely with the people’s great revolution, even from behind bars.”
Furthermore, the Defense Minister added,
“Knowing full well the cruelty of the military regime, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi expects no mercy or compassion from them. What she hopes for is nothing less than the victory of the people’s revolution. It is that triumph whose song she listens to.”
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📌📌 2. Suu Foundation Confirms Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Was Injured by Earthquake
According to an official statement from the Suu Foundation, the prison building in which Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is held was damaged during the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28, 2025. As a result, she sustained an injury to her left arm.
Jean Todt, Chair of the Suu Foundation, and Dr. Michael Marett-Crosby, Executive Director, jointly expressed their concern:
“We are extremely worried about Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s health and overall well-being. The United Nations has also called for her release. On the occasion of her 80th birthday, the Suu Foundation calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners. This is an essential step for peace and reconciliation in Myanmar.”
Her lawyers, François Zimeray and Catalina de la Sota, also raised serious concerns:
“Since 2021, the military council has held Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in complete isolation. Given her advanced age and the injuries reportedly sustained during the earthquake, we are deeply concerned that she could die in prison. The world seems to be turning a blind eye to this situation.”
The brutal military regime has unlawfully detained the 80-year-old State Counsellor since its coup and has kept her whereabouts hidden ever since.
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📌📌 3. 800 Trees Planted to Commemorate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th Birthday
To mark the 80th birthday of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, a tree-planting ceremony was held in Sagaing Region, Shwebo District, Khin-U Township, under the organization of the township’s Forest Management Committee.
Attending the event were the township chair and deputy of the Pa-Ah-Pha (People’s Administration Group), the commander of Battalion (3) from Shwebo District, deputy in charge of the Pa-Ka-Pha (People’s Defense Forces), the humanitarian coordinator, the people’s affairs coordinator, the head of the forestry department, and the local judicial chair along with two committee members.
During the event, well-wishers also sent messages of hope, such as:
“May Mother Suu and all political prisoners who have been unjustly detained be released as soon as possible.”
As part of the tribute, a total of 800 trees were planted to honor Mother Suu’s upcoming 80th birthday.
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📌📌 4. Former Ayeyarwady Region Chief Minister Maung Johnny Runs 80 Kilometers in Tribute
In honor of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday on June 19, former Ayeyarwady Region Chief Minister Maung Johnny ran 80 kilometers.
He stated:
“I participated in this campaign to honor our leader who is stoically enduring her 80th birthday behind prison walls.”
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📌📌 5. Labor Rights Activist Ko Thet Hnin Aung Subjected to Severe Solitary Confinement and Torture in Prison
Ko Thet Hnin Aung, a labor rights activist, is being held in solitary confinement under the most severe conditions and subjected to torture in prison, according to a statement released by the Myanmar Industrial, Crafts, and Services Trade Unions Federation (MICS-TUsF).
Following raids conducted by the military on MICS-TUsF’s offices on June 14 and 15, 2021, the federation’s General Secretary, U Thet Hnin Aung, was arrested and taken into custody on June 18.
Since then, Ko Thet Hnin Aung has been denied all contact with his family and legal counsel, and is being kept incommunicado. The MICS-TUsF expressed grave concern over his condition, stating that he is being subjected to extreme forms of abuse and harsh treatment while in solitary confinement.
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📌📌 6. 13 Political Prisoners Escape from Htilin Town Police Station; One Female Inmate Dies After Stepping on a Landmine
Thirteen political prisoners who had been unlawfully detained at the Htilin Town police station escaped from their confinement during the evening of June 17, according to an announcement released by the People's Defense Battalions in Htilin Township.
While fleeing, one of the escapees—a 57-year-old female political prisoner—was killed after stepping on a landmine. The remaining 12 successfully escaped and have been safely received and are currently under care, according to the same source.
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📌📌 7. Spring University Launches Study Saver Program Offering 15% Scholarship Discount for Youth Students
To support youth students and their families pursuing various fields of study, Spring University Myanmar, in collaboration with Spring Development Bank, has introduced the Study Saver Program, offering a 15% scholarship discount.
This discount will apply to the first 200 students who enroll in the short courses offered under the university's June Intake and make their payments through Spring Development Bank.
According to Spring University, the Study Saver Program is designed to help ensure that higher education is more accessible and affordable for students—whether they are from modest or well-resourced backgrounds.
These news items were reported and submitted by Tharki, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel, correspondents for Radio NUG.
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