Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 11, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. “We will fight together and win together,” says Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe
August 11
Union Minister for Education and Health, Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, stated that they will fight together and win together.
“We love, respect, rely on, and trust each other. We will fight together, win together, and build together,” he said.
At present, the majority of the National Unity Government (NUG) members are in ethnic revolutionary territories inside the country, engaging in discussions aimed at bringing the revolution to a swift and complete victory.
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๐๐ 2. SAC’s arrests and killings have claimed 926 lives; elections without public support will only create more confusion, says AA Spokesperson U Khaing Thukha
August 11
In a press briefing held on August 11, Arakan Army (AA) spokesperson U Khaing Thukha stated that, in Rakhine State, unlawful arrests and killings by the State Administration Council (SAC) have resulted in the deaths of 926 people, with another 1,954 injured.
He also said that SAC artillery and airstrikes on AA-controlled areas have destroyed more than 11,000 buildings in total, including homes, other structures, and facilities belonging to the United Nations and international NGOs.
Regarding the planned elections by the SAC, he remarked:
“An election without the support of the people will not be beneficial to them and will only create more confusion for the public.”
He further added that the Arakan Army will not allow elections to be held in areas under its control.
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๐๐ 3. Second graduation ceremony of Myanmar Spring University confers degrees on 513 graduates
August 11
At the second graduation ceremony, Myanmar Spring University conferred degrees on 513 graduates.
Myanmar Spring University, in recognition of students who are aligned with the truth and have successfully completed their university studies despite participating in the revolution, held its Second Graduation Ceremony on August 8, where it awarded degree certificates.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Sai Khaing Myo Tun, university presidents, professors, lecturers, graduates, and members of Myanmar Spring University.
A congratulatory message from the Prime Minister of the National Unity Government was also read out at the event.
In this second graduation, degrees were awarded to 513 graduates across eight categories:
- Master of Arts with Distinction – 6 recipients
- Master of Science with Distinction – 33 recipients
- Master of Arts – 404 recipients
- Master of Science – 48 recipients
- Bachelor of Laws – 2 recipients
- Bachelor of Business Administration – 4 recipients
- Bachelor of Public Administration – 4 recipients
- Diploma – 12 recipients
At the first graduation ceremony, 105 graduates received their degrees. With this second ceremony, the university has now awarded degrees to a total of 618 graduates.
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๐๐ 4. NUG Ministry of Labour and MHAC coalition intervene to resolve unpaid wages and overtime for 120 Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand
August 11
The Ministry of Labour of the National Unity Government (NUG), together with officials and members of the MHAC coalition, intervened to resolve a dispute in which 120 Myanmar migrant workers at a pineapple factory in Thailand had not been paid their wages and overtime.
According to reports, on August 5, workers from a pineapple factory in Samut Prakan District, Thailand, lodged complaints that they were not paid their full monthly wages for July and were also denied payment for one and a half months’ worth of overtime, while being coerced to continue working under pressure from the factory management.
In response, officials from the NUG Ministry of Labour and members of the MHAC coalition met with the workers to investigate the matter in detail. Workers reported that for July, they were paid only 3,000 baht and were not given the remaining overtime pay for one and a half months. When they demanded payment, the factory allegedly responded in a dismissive manner, saying they could “complain wherever they wanted,” and continued to compel them to work without settling the owed amounts.
As a result, on August 7, the NUG Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the MHAC coalition, lodged a formal complaint at the Sawadikan Office in Samut Prakan District to claim the workers’ rightful wages and overtime pay. The matter was resolved, and the workers successfully received their outstanding wages.
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๐๐ 5. Ban on PV and PE passport category conversions leaves many young Myanmar citizens in hardship
August 11
It has been reported that the recent ban on changing PV (Visit) and PE (Education) passport categories has left many young Myanmar citizens facing difficulties.
A Yangon-based parent of a student explained:
“PV is the passport issued mainly for tourism. PE is for education purposes, mainly to attend school. Now they have tightened and blocked these conversions altogether. Most young people can’t attend school on a PJ (labour) passport — the authorities know this. This seems like an attempt to reduce the number of students going abroad. Many students who had already invested money for their studies are now suffering losses.”
The restriction on category change applications began on August 7, when passport offices issued an official notice halting such requests.
A political analyst added:
“It appears the military wants to retain more youth manpower for conscription. Since many young people are going to work in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, they probably want to keep this workforce. Looking at the fact that deported youths who enter other countries illegally often end up back in the military’s hands, it’s clear they want more soldiers.”
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๐๐ 6. Actor Min Maw Kun’s film Pyon Pyon Lay successfully premieres in Sydney, Australia
August 11
Actor Min Maw Kun’s film Pyon Pyon Lay had its successful premiere in Sydney, Australia.
On August 10, at the premiere screening in Sydney, the Academy Award-winning Min Maw Kun met with the revolutionary Myanmar community and supporters. Director Ko Pauk and members of the Pyon Pyon Lay film team also attended online.
“The exchange of heartfelt words between actress Htet Htet and director Ko Pauk deeply moved the audience. The Pyon Pyon Lay team expresses special thanks to the Myanmar community in Sydney for their active participation up to this day,” the announcement stated.
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๐๐ 7. Over USD 13,000 raised from sales and donations at the 44th Annual Spring Tea Gathering in San Francisco Bay Area, USA
August 11
It has been reported that the 44th Annual Spring Tea Gathering in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA, raised over USD 13,000 through food sales and donations.
At the event, Myanmar students from Skyline College in the Bay Area performed revolutionary songs to entertain attendees.
A representative from the Spring Tea Gathering family told Radio NUG:
“We have been able to continue organizing our tea gatherings thanks to our unity and solidarity. We want to encourage everyone to remain united and steadfast in building towards the success of the Spring Revolution.”
The total funds raised from food sales and donations at the 44th Spring Tea Gathering amounted to USD 13,571. The organizers expressed gratitude to all who contributed — donors who provided cooked food, cash contributions, friends who donated plants for sale, buyers who supported the event, and friends who helped in various ways.
The Spring Tea Gathering family continues to cook and sell food every month to provide assistance to areas in Myanmar that are in need.
This report was sent by Radio NUG correspondent Thaki.
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