Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 07, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. NUG Ministry of Human Rights welcomes UN resolution confirming human rights situation of Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar
July 6
Radio NUG
The Ministry of Human Rights under the National Unity Government (NUG) has welcomed the adoption—without a vote—of a resolution by the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council regarding the human rights situation of Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Myanmar.
The statement expresses Myanmar’s appreciation to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its leadership throughout the deliberative process of the resolution, which was characterized by transparency and a constructive approach.
The resolution:
- Strongly condemns the widespread and systematic human rights violations intentionally committed by the terrorist military junta against the Rohingya population and other minority groups. These include village destruction, forced displacement, targeted attacks on civilians, forced conscription, and arbitrary detention.
- Denounces the junta’s deliberate obstruction of humanitarian aid, including systematic nationwide restrictions on humanitarian access, arbitrary arrest, detention, and killing of aid workers, and seizure of humanitarian facilities.
- Acknowledges the request by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for an arrest warrant against junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, and affirms that the junta bears legal responsibility for crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya at the Myanmar–Bangladesh border, such as forced deportation and persecution.
- Recognizes the efforts of countries investigating and prosecuting serious international crimes committed in Myanmar.
- Urges the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) to expand investigations into the junta’s ongoing atrocities.
- Encourages international organizations to protect Myanmar nationals within their jurisdictions and to strictly uphold the principle of non-refoulement—that is, not to forcibly return individuals to Myanmar.
Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the NUG’s Policy Position on the Rohingya in Rakhine State, affirming:
- That Rohingya people have the right to citizenship,
- That discriminatory laws and systems violating their human rights must be dismantled,
- And that the NUG is committed to implementing the policy, including acting on the final recommendations of the Kofi Annan-led Advisory Commission on Rakhine State.
The resolution also highlights the importance of Myanmar’s participation in the upcoming high-level conference on the situation of Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar, scheduled for September 30, 2025, in New York. It calls on the Human Rights Council to continue engaging effectively as part of the UN’s mandate and to enhance support mechanisms going forward.
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๐๐ 2. As of June 30, 2025: 3,004 junta airstrikes, 399 massacres, 1,527 cases of forced conscription, and 19,634 human rights violations
July 6
Radio NUG
As of June 30, 2025, the terrorist military junta has carried out a total of 3,004 airstrikes, resulting in 3,242 deaths, including 473 children under the age of 18, according to a statement by the Ministry of Human Rights under the National Unity Government (NUG).
The airstrikes have destroyed:
- 263 schools,
- 102 hospitals and clinics, and
- 464 religious buildings.
Additionally, the junta has committed 399 massacres, resulting in the deaths of 4,217 civilians, including 445 children and 693 women.
The report also documents 1,527 incidents of forced military conscription, involving a total of 26,164 individuals. The majority of these forced recruitment cases occurred in Mandalay Region, followed by Bago Region.
Moreover, the junta has committed 19,634 documented human rights violations, with the most common being extrajudicial killings—4,613 cases in total—most of which occurred in the Sagaing Region.
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๐๐ 3. NUG Ministry of Human Rights holds meeting with regional Human Rights Officers from Sagaing and Tanintharyi
July 6
Radio NUG
On July 4, the Ministry of Human Rights under the National Unity Government (NUG) held a coordination meeting with Human Rights Officers from Sagaing and Tanintharyi Regions, according to an official statement.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the implementation progress of decisions made during previous meetings, and the ministry provided clarifications and discussions based on documented human rights violations and complaints submitted. The Human Rights Officers also shared updates on the situation and needs within their respective townships.
The statement also noted that the NUG’s Interim People’s Administrative Mechanism Central Committee has appointed a total of 101 Human Rights Officers across Sagaing, Magway, Bago, Tanintharyi, and Mandalay Regions, and that this was the ninth monthly coordination meeting with these officers.
Human Rights Officers are working in collaboration with local township administrative bodies and relevant officials to:
- Collect and document human rights violations,
- Connect victims with mechanisms for redress or assistance, and
- Carry out human rights awareness and education campaigns in their respective regions.
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๐๐ 4. Woman arrested at Kalaw-Nan Pan Tet joint checkpoint through PSMS technology
July 6
Radio NUG
On July 2, a woman traveling on an "Elite" express bus from Yangon to Taunggyi was arrested by the military junta at the Kalaw Township’s Nan Pan Tet joint inspection checkpoint, using the Person Scrutinization and Monitoring System (PSMS).
The woman, identified as 29-year-old Ma Thet Htar Thu Zar, was reportedly arrested on accusations of having collected donations on behalf of resistance groups.
She is a resident of Mingaladon Township, Yangon Region, and was already facing charges under Section 50(j) of the Counter-Terrorism Law, filed by the Taukkyant Township Police Station, according to available information.
The military junta has increasingly relied on the PSMS technology at its checkpoints—a system designed for identity verification and surveillance. The system has reportedly led to the arrest of over 1,600 individuals.
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๐๐ 5. Commemorative Protest Held in Daegu, South Korea for the 7 July Student Uprising Day
July 6
Radio NUG
On July 6, to mark the historic 7 July Student Uprising Day, democracy activists and Myanmar pro-democracy communities in South Korea held commemorative protest events in Busan and Daegu cities.
The events were led by the Myanmar Federal Democracy Movement Coalition (MFDMC), the Busan Network, and the RAM organization, along with other Myanmar democracy support groups across South Korea. The protest in Busan took place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while the protest in Daegu was held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
July 7, 1962 marks a historic day that commemorates the courage, unity, and defiance of university students who rose up against oppression. On that day, students bravely fought for human rights, democracy, and educational freedom.
In response, the authoritarian regime violently cracked down on the student movement, resulting in the brutal killings of students and the bombing of the historic Yangon University Students' Union building—an act that became symbolic of the regime’s intent to control education through force and terror.
The 7 July Uprising not only exposed the brutality of the dictatorship to the world, but also cemented the fearless resolve of Myanmar's student movement. In honoring this significant date, participants commemorated the sacrifices made by student unions and the general public who resisted tyranny.
The protest aimed to revive the spirit of July 7, strengthen the ongoing resistance against military dictatorship, and reaffirm the collective determination to uproot authoritarian rule.
Activists and resistance members from Daegu, Busan, and surrounding areas, along with other pro-democracy advocates across South Korea, participated in the event.
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๐๐ 6. “PDF Life, PDF Humor” Mini Series Released—Starring Frontline Resistance Fighters Themselves
July 6
Radio NUG
Members of the Royal Peacock Battalion and the Seven Ravens Battalion, both stationed on the resistance frontlines, have personally acted in and produced a mini-series titled “PDF Life, PDF Humor”, which captures the light-hearted yet insightful aspects of life within the People's Defense Forces (PDF). The mini-series is produced and broadcast by PVTV (Public Voice Television).
“PDF Life, PDF Humor” is being released biweekly on Sundays at 7:00 p.m. via the PVTV YouTube channel.
The series invites viewers—especially members of the public supporting the revolution—to tune in and enjoy a humorous yet relatable portrayal of the daily experiences, struggles, and resilience of PDF fighters. It aims to strengthen public connection with the resistance by showing the human side of the fighters—through laughter, hardship, and shared determination.
This news was reported by Khur Shel, a field correspondent for Radio NUG.
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