Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 28, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Obo Prison records the highest number of political prisoner deaths due to inadequate medical care over six months
June 27
Radio NUG
According to the documentation compiled by the Myanmar Political Prisoners Witness (MPW) group, Mandalay's Obo Prison has reported the highest number of political prisoner deaths over a six-month period in 2025. This surge in fatalities is attributed to extremely poor healthcare services within the prison, delays in medical attention from doctors, lack of timely referrals to external hospitals, restrictions on family-sent medications, and gross mismanagement by the prison authorities.
The report states that at least 56 political prisoners have died in Obo Prison within the six-month period of 2025. Of these, while around 50 deaths are considered to have resulted from serious health complications worsened by neglect, the MPW contends that most of these deaths were preventable, and occurred due to administrative negligence and failures in prison healthcare management.
Examples cited include:
- Daw San Yi, a 65-year-old political prisoner, who died from complications related to hypertension and diabetes due to inadequate treatment.
- Ko Aung Htun, aged 28, died from infection while suffering from nephrotic syndrome.
- Ko Thiha, aged 45, succumbed to throat cancer.
- U Lu Aung, aged 59, died from a stroke caused by untreated hypertension.
- Daw Myint Myint Than, aged 56, died due to a ruptured coronary artery.
- U Aung Kyaw Oo, aged 69, Speaker of the Mandalay Region Parliament and political prisoner, died suddenly of heart failure.
In 2024 as well, Obo Prison recorded the deaths of four political prisoners, including:
- Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, aged 73, former Mandalay Region Chief Minister,
- U Win Khaing, aged 74, former Minister for Electricity and Energy,
- Ko Sein Lin @ A Nge Lay, aged 59.
These three individuals reportedly died in succession during October and November 2024.
The report names Thein Zaw Maung (Prison Warden) and San Lwin (Deputy Warden) as the primary prison officials responsible for these preventable deaths, stating that they must be held accountable for each incident.
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๐๐ 2. Over 110,000 people displaced in Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Tanintharyi regions and southern Shan State due to escalating conflict
June 27
Radio NUG
Since late May, intensified clashes have forced more than 110,000 civilians to flee their homes in Bago, Magway, Sagaing, and Tanintharyi Regions, as well as southern Shan State. According to UN OCHA Myanmar, the movement of displaced persons remains fluid and inconsistent, with the actual numbers fluctuating depending on the evolving situation.
Nationwide, an estimated 3.5 million people are internally displaced.
The ongoing monsoon season has further worsened the humanitarian crisis, with flooding and landslides compounding the suffering of those already displaced. It is reported that at least 35,500 people in Kachin, Rakhine, and southern Shan State have been directly affected by the recent weather-related disasters.
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๐๐ 3. Torrential rain causes severe flooding in Moe Kaung and Inn Daw; homes and shops swept away by floodwaters
June 27
Radio NUG
Heavy rainfall that began around 10:30 p.m. on June 26 triggered severe flooding in Moe Kaung Township, particularly affecting the East Moe Kaung urban ward and Min Tada ward. Reports indicate that floodwaters entered residential homes, causing significant disruption.
Additionally, riverbank erosion, partial destruction of some homes, and road damage due to cracks have been reported.
In a similar event on the morning of June 27, Nant Thei Creek in Inn Daw Township, located along the Mandalay-Myitkyina highway, overflowed, resulting in road closures.
Floodwaters also swept through homes near Nant Thei Creek, and makeshift huts and shops used by IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) in Inn Daw were submerged, according to local sources.
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๐๐ 4. PSLF/TNLA arrests drug and weapons dealer in Mong Wee Township, as part of Ta’ang National Police operations
June 27
Radio NUG
According to an official release from the PSLF/TNLA, a man named U Du Naung, residing in Ward 2 of Mong Wee town, was arrested on June 23 by the Ta’ang National Police Force of Ta’ang Region for suspected involvement in drug trafficking.
Authorities conducted a search at his residence after receiving intelligence on his alleged drug dealing activities. The search led to the seizure of drug-related paraphernalia and weapons.
Items confiscated from his home included:
- 600 rounds of assorted ammunition
- 10 hand grenades
- 1 grenade launcher shell
- Black opium and other drug-related materials
The 40-year-old suspect, U Du Naung, is currently under custody of the Ta’ang Region Police Force and legal proceedings are underway in accordance with the Anti-Narcotics Law, the statement said.
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๐๐ 5. Brotherhood Alliance destroys seized narcotics in 105-Mile, Mong Yaw
June 27
Radio NUG
The Brotherhood Alliance (Three Allied Forces) announced that seized narcotics in Mong Yaw, 105-Mile Zone, located in Namkham District, Military Region 7 of Ta’ang Region, were incinerated in a public display.
Following the completion of Operation 1027, and after assuming administrative control of the area, the Brotherhood Alliance began efforts to destroy previously confiscated narcotics. On June 26, they publicly burned the seized items.
The destroyed narcotics included:
- 12 soapbox-sized packs and 2 large packages of white heroin
- 223 tubes of heroin concealed in soft drink straws
- 56 packets of “Happy Water”
- 12,660 Yaba stimulant tablets
- 1 pack of black opium
The Alliance stated that this act of destruction was carried out in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on June 26.
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๐๐ 6. Over MMK 90 million raised in 10 days for rebuilding Jang Geum Field Hospital, led by Dr. Soe Min
June 27
Radio NUG
As junta airstrikes increasingly target hospitals and clinics across Myanmar, the Jang Geum Field Hospital, led by Dr. Soe Min, was among those damaged. Despite the destruction, efforts are now underway to rebuild and restore its operations amid significant challenges.
In a major fundraising effort under the campaign “JANG GEUM: THE PHOENIX,” supporters from both within the country and abroad contributed over MMK 90 million (Kyat) via the secure SCF donation platform within just 10 days.
These contributions are said to be crucial for saving lives—both those already saved and those who may be rescued in the future.
A campaign message poignantly stated:
“Even when a phoenix is completely consumed by flames, it is said to rise again—stronger than before. If the phoenix is a mythical legend, then Dr. Soe Min’s Jang Geum Field Hospital is a very real embodiment of that spirit in today’s Myanmar.”
This report was contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki and Khur Shel.
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