Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 08, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. June 8 Statement by CRPH: ILO Decision Seen as a Step to Halt Junta’s Crimes
The Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) has expressed firm confidence that the recent decision by the International Labour Organization (ILO) will help curb the grave human rights violations and unlawful acts committed by the Myanmar military junta, including arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial killings, airstrikes on innocent civilians, the burning and destruction of civilian homes, and the imposition of forced military conscription.
CRPH issued this statement today, June 8, in response to the ILO’s decision to take action against the Myanmar military regime for its serious breaches of international labour standards and human rights abuses. CRPH emphasized that this marks a critical international move that could effectively pressure the junta.
CRPH underscored the need for swift and effective actions—whether from individual member states or through coordinated international efforts—to bring an immediate end to the military's brutal atrocities and to restore democracy in Myanmar as quickly as possible.
The decision by the ILO has been regarded by CRPH as a concrete step taken by the international community, one rooted in empathy and practical support, to help alleviate the suffering faced by the people of Myanmar. CRPH expressed hope that further international efforts will follow soon in the wake of this move.
In its official statement, CRPH reaffirmed that the ILO decision represents a proper and necessary form of international support to bring an end to the illegal military seizure of power and restore democratic governance in Myanmar. It also stressed the importance of ensuring justice, and the emergence of a legitimate civilian administration.
Therefore, CRPH called on the international community to further impose stronger political and economic sanctions and punitive measures to end the junta’s illegitimate military rule and systemic violence, enabling the people of Myanmar to regain democracy, freedom, and fundamental rights.
CRPH also welcomed and supported the ILO’s decision to take punitive action under Article 33 of its Constitution against the military junta for its unlawful usurpation of power and grave human rights violations committed against the people of Myanmar.
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๐๐ 2. NUG Expresses Gratitude to Those Collaborating on Holding the Military Junta Accountable under ILO Article 33
June 8
The National Unity Government (NUG) today, June 8, expressed its profound gratitude to all individuals and organizations working collaboratively to enable a resolution under Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which would allow for effective and decisive action against the military junta.
In a statement released today, the NUG highlighted its appreciation for the collaborative efforts between ministries and relevant bodies aimed at reaching such a resolution under Article 33. These efforts were driven by the tripartite mechanism of the NUG’s Ministry of Labour, involving the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM), the Myanmar Industries Craft and Services Trade Unions Federation (MICS), and the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA).
The statement further acknowledged the contributions of numerous groups that helped collect and submit evidence of the junta’s rights violations. These include the Ayeyarwaddy Federation of Workers Abroad, Mondiaal FNV, and representatives of the tripartite mechanism who assisted with participation in international forums. Also recognized were key international labor organizations and allies—International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF), and Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI)—for their steadfast support. These groups worked in solidarity with the people of Myanmar and stood firm against injustice without requiring a formal vote.
The NUG Ministry of Labour extended special thanks to the ILO and its member states for siding with the people of Myanmar in their resistance to injustice and oppression by the junta.
The NUG noted that it is fighting across multiple fronts—political, military, diplomatic, financial, administrative, and public engagement—for the complete dismantling of the military dictatorship and the establishment of a Federal Democratic Union. As part of this struggle, the Ministry of Labour has been collaborating with partner organizations, including the ILO, in political and financial arenas to help return Myanmar to the path of democracy.
In accordance with ILO’s constitutional framework, the tripartite system—government (led by the NUG Ministry of Labour), employers, and workers—has been organized to push for punitive action against the violent junta through the ILO mechanism. It also seeks to gain formal recognition for the NUG as the legitimate government of Myanmar within the ILO system.
The statement also acknowledged the collective efforts that successfully compiled comprehensive evidence of basic rights violations committed against the broader labor force, including CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) participants. This documentation helped facilitate the August 2023 release of the ILO’s Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report, which included strong recommendations demanding immediate compliance from the junta.
However, the junta not only ignored those recommendations but has continued and even escalated its violations. Evidence has been consistently submitted to the ILO via the tripartite mechanism—particularly concerning the junta's forced military conscription, daily aerial bombings and killings of civilians, and unlawful detentions and executions.
This body of evidence has played a significant role in supporting the formulation of decisive measures under Article 33.
The ILO’s Article 33 resolution enables its member states to:
- Review and reconsider all forms of cooperation with the junta,
- Cease provision of aviation fuel, arms, and financial support,
- Implement direct sanctions targeting the junta for its systemic violations of fundamental human rights.
According to the statement, such measures will impose severe political and economic pressure on the junta, thereby contributing significantly to the ultimate eradication of military dictatorship. For this reason, the NUG described the adoption of this resolution as a victory for the people of Myanmar.
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๐๐ 3. Donor Contributes MMK 80 Million in Honor of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th Birthday
June 8
A donor has contributed MMK 80 million in honor of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s upcoming 80th birthday, according to a statement released today, June 8, by the Ministry of Health under the National Unity Government (NUG).
The donation was made in commemoration of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday, which falls on June 19. The donor, known as “Phow Aung Ku Boma”, made the contribution through Spring CrowdFund – Nway Oo Public Fund.
According to the announcement, the donation was allocated as follows:
- MMK 72 million to support the Safe Hospital, Safe Healthcare Campaign, which is being implemented by the NUG Ministry of Health, and
- MMK 8 million to the Project The Wheel Campaign.
This brings the total donation to MMK 80 million in Myanmar currency.
The Spring CrowdFund – Nway Oo Public Fund also expressed heartfelt gratitude, stating:
“We deeply appreciate this generous and wholehearted contribution of exactly MMK 80 million, made in honor of Mother Su’s birthday.”
It was also noted that Phow Aung Ku Boma had previously shown similar compassion by donating MMK 10 million during the earthquake humanitarian relief campaign held from March 28 to April 11.
This news report was submitted by Radio NUG’s correspondent Ko Khan Hmat.
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