Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 02, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. NUG Urges Myanmar Nationals in Thailand to Avoid Thai Political Protests and Movements
July 2
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government (NUG) has urged Myanmar nationals residing in Thailand to avoid joining political protests staged by Thai citizens and to refrain from participating in Thai domestic political movements.
This appeal was issued today, July 2, in an official statement addressed to Myanmar nationals currently residing in Thailand, delivered in both Burmese and English. The statement is intended as a respectful advisory in light of the current political situation unfolding in Thailand.
Recognizing that many Myanmar nationals have sought refuge in neighboring countries, including Thailand, due to the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, the NUG emphasized the importance of respecting the host country’s laws, local customs, and traditions to the fullest extent possible.
The statement further stressed the significance of living in harmony with the host society, highlighting the importance of maintaining positive relations and coexistence with the local Thai community. The NUG respectfully appealed to Myanmar nationals in Thailand to contribute constructively in this regard.
The NUG also communicated directly with the Thai government, clarifying that Myanmar nationals who have fled due to the brutal oppression of the military junta do not pose a threat to Thailand’s national interests. The Myanmar nationals currently in Thailand are not security risks, but people who have been displaced by military violence.
The statement went on to express the NUG’s heartfelt gratitude to the Thai King, the Government, Parliament, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the people of Thailand for their continued support and temporary shelter provided to Myanmar nationals. It reaffirmed that these individuals intend to return home once the military dictatorship in Myanmar has been successfully dismantled.
The NUG reiterated its ongoing efforts to ensure that Myanmar nationals temporarily residing in Thailand respect Thai society, culture, and traditions, and live in peaceful coexistence. In this spirit of mutual respect and humanity, the NUG earnestly appealed to the Thai government and people to continue extending their care, support, and protection to those displaced Myanmar nationals.
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๐๐ 2. Only 36% of Required Earthquake Response Funding Received as Thousands Remain in Crisis
July 2
Only about 36% of the required funding for Myanmar’s earthquake response plan has been received, leaving many people still struggling to rebuild their lives, according to a statement by UN OCHA Myanmar.
"In Myanmar, in addition to conflict and natural disasters, the lack of adequate funding has led to delays in humanitarian response operations," the agency stated.
"Only around 36% of the funding required for the earthquake response plan has been received, and many people continue to face severe challenges in rebuilding their lives."
The earthquake that struck Sagaing Region on the afternoon of March 28, 2025, claimed the lives of over 3,000 people and caused widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure.
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๐๐ 3. SAC Conducted 1,955 Airstrikes in Karenni State and Eastern Kayah; 580 Civilians Killed
July 2
The Progressive Karenni People's Force (PKPF) reported that a total of 1,955 aerial attacks were carried out by the military junta (SAC) in Karenni State and eastern Kayah regions, resulting in the deaths of 580 civilians.
According to the PKPF’s report covering the period from the military coup on February 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025, widespread violations of human rights, armed conflict, and political oppression have taken place in these regions.
The report recorded the following key figures:
- 580 civilians killed by SAC forces
- 177 internally displaced persons (IDPs) died in displacement
- 1,955 aerial bombardments by SAC
- 57 religious buildings destroyed
- 3,107 houses destroyed
- 17 hospitals and clinics damaged or destroyed
- 29 schools destroyed
Additionally, during the same period:
- 1,367 armed clashes occurred
- 3,876 SAC soldiers killed
- 801 fighters from KNDF, PDF, and KA forces killed
- 68 SAC military vehicles destroyed
- 3 SAC fighter jets downed
- 160 individuals arbitrarily arrested by the junta
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๐๐ 4. PDF Zoland Opens Recruitment for 17th Basic Military Training Batch
July 2
PDF Zoland announced that it has begun accepting new recruits for the 17th batch of its Basic Military Training Course.
The training program is part of the broader effort to equip young people with foundational military knowledge to fulfill their national duties. PDF Zoland formally announced on July 2 that it is now enrolling trainees.
The organization also issued a call for patriotic youth to join the resistance against the military junta by registering for training.
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๐๐ 5. Kawthoolei Tree Planting Day Celebrated in Dooplaya District under KNU Administration
July 2
On July 1, 2025, Kawthoolei Tree Planting Day was celebrated across various districts under the control of the Karen National Union (KNU) in honor of the annual Kawthoolei Tree Planting Month, which spans from July 1 to July 30.
Themed “The forest is our life; our life exists with the forest,” the event in Dooplaya District was organized by the KNU Forest Department. It was attended by departmental leaders and staff, village administrators, local villagers, and students.
KNU emphasized that trees are crucial not only for the daily survival of humans and animals but also for the preservation of biodiversity, water sources, forests, mountains, and a green, peaceful, and livable environment.
The event served to underscore the importance of environmental conservation in the revolutionary struggle and long-term sustainability of the region.
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๐๐ 6. “7 July - Student Uprising Commemoration Protest” to Be Held in Busan and Daegu, South Korea
July 2
The “7 July - Student Uprising Commemoration Protest” will be held in the South Korean cities of Busan and Daegu, according to organizers.
The protest will take place on Sunday, July 7, to mark the anniversary of the historic 7 July student uprising.
In Busan, the protest is scheduled to take place in front of Busan Station from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while in Daegu, it will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Revolutionary comrades and participants from Busan, Daegu, and across South Korea who are actively involved in the democracy movement have been invited to join and show solidarity.
The 7 July student uprising remains an unforgettable moment in Myanmar's history. On July 7, 1962, the military regime violently cracked down on peacefully protesting students, teachers, workers, and civilians—resulting in arrests, suppression, and killings.
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๐๐ 7. Earthquake of Magnitude 4.1 Strikes Near Naungcho, Shan State
July 2
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale, at a depth of 10 kilometers, struck near Naungcho, Shan State, according to a statement from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management under the National Unity Government (NUG).
The quake occurred at approximately 12:49 AM Myanmar Standard Time on July 2, 2025. The ministry described it as a low-intensity earthquake centered near Naungcho, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The ministry urged residents in the affected and surrounding areas to stay alert and follow recommended precautionary measures and safety protocols to minimize damage and loss.
These updates were reported and submitted by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki and Ko Khan.
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