Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 12, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. KIO clarifies that peace talks were twice proposed by the terrorist military junta, not initiated by KIO — Lt-Gen Gun Maw
August 11
Radio NUG
Regarding the proposals for peace talks made to the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) by the terrorist military junta, Lt-Gen Gun Maw clarified via social media on August 11 that the initiative did not originate from the KIO.
"Last year, following a peace discussion session held in Naypyidaw, a message was conveyed from Naypyidaw to the PCG (Peace-talk Creation Group) requesting to hold an online discussion with KIO. The KIO’s position was that if there was a genuine intention to hold talks, rather than an online discussion, the KIO could send a delegation to meet in Myitkyina. However, no reply was received from the KIO’s response.
A few months ago, the same question was raised again through the PCG, to which the KIO replied that its position remained unchanged," Lt-Gen Gun Maw explained in response to BBC’s inquiry.
He further stated that while the KIO did not make any public announcements about its peace stance, it had informed Chinese, Japanese, and other international diplomats.
Lt-Gen Gun Maw added that the KIO has been consistently holding meetings with various ethnic revolutionary organizations. He noted that the KIO recently held its first face-to-face meeting with the Chin Brotherhood (CB). He explained that meetings with Chin ethnic organizations such as CB and CNF constituted not only Kachin–Chin fraternal exchanges but also interactions among revolutionary forces themselves.
On this matter, NUG Minister of Foreign Affairs Daw Zin Mar Aung commented:
"In recent days, there has been a wave of distorted information aimed at tarnishing our image. I think it is time for such things to stop for a while. Even if they do, we must remain alert because they will return in new forms. It is crucial not to get trapped in the enemy’s plots and narratives. We must stay highly vigilant and keep working steadfastly along our own path—persisting with all available methods in our core revolutionary mission to overthrow the military dictatorship."
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๐๐ 2. In July 2025, NUG provided 567.64 million kyats in humanitarian assistance to those in genuine need
August 11
Radio NUG
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the National Unity Government (NUG) announced that during July 2025, it was able to provide a total of 567.64 million kyats in humanitarian assistance to those in genuine need.
This amount—entirely from public-to-public donations by revolutionary citizens—was distributed as follows:
- 199.31 million kyats for emergency food supplies to 149,613 internally displaced persons and war-affected civilians who had fled their homes.
- 35.23 million kyats in emergency humanitarian assistance for 167 fallen civilian heroes and 317 injured persons from conflict-affected areas.
- 0.45 million kyats in emergency humanitarian assistance to political prisoners and their families.
- 303.77 million kyats for those affected by natural disasters.
- 5.25 million kyats to Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) personnel and their families.
- 11.63 million kyats in general humanitarian assistance.
- 12.00 million kyats for other vulnerable persons and their families.
While reporting the ministry’s one-month assistance activities for July, it was emphasized that throughout the more than four years of the revolution, the NUG has placed the success of the revolution as its top priority and has deep respect and pride for the resilience, determination, and contributions of every single individual who continues to participate steadfastly in the revolution despite facing multifaceted hardships.
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๐๐ 3. Physical and psychological support provided to displaced persons affected by atrocities of the terrorist military junta
August 11
Radio NUG
The Ministry of Human Rights of the National Unity Government (NUG) announced that in August, displaced civilians and local residents in certain villages of Chaung-U Township, Sagaing Region—who had suffered severe impacts, including fatalities, as a result of the terrorist military junta’s attacks—were provided with physical and psychological support by the township’s human rights officer.
The assistance was jointly carried out by the township human rights officer, the Township People’s Administration Team, and the Township Humanitarian Affairs Team.
Appropriate financial assistance was given to the families of civilians killed by the junta’s artillery strikes and to injured civilians, benefiting a total of eight people.
In addition, the human rights officers offered words of comfort and encouragement to the displaced persons, and also provided them with nutritious meals.
The human rights officers stated that they are always present alongside the people, working in coordination to meet their needs promptly and effectively.
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๐๐ 4. Child drowns in Kyaukme due to flooding
August 11
Radio NUG
According to a statement by the Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA), continuous heavy rains on August 7 caused flooding in Ward 1 of Kyaukme Town, under Tactical Command Area (2) in Ta’ang territory, resulting in the drowning of three-year-old Maung Pyae Phyo Aung.
PSLF/TNLA officials, together with members of a social assistance organization, conducted a search and found the child’s body on August 10.
It was reported that due to persistent heavy rains this month in Kyaukme Township, some villages experienced flooding, leading to the drowning deaths of two men and causing extensive damage to farmlands, particularly cornfields, belonging to local residents.
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๐๐ 5. Four perpetrators of robbery in Kyauk Tan Village, Kawlin, arrested
August 11
Radio NUG
According to Kawlin Info, four perpetrators of a robbery in Kyauk Tan Village, located in the eastern part of Kawlin Township, Sagaing Region, have been apprehended.
The incident occurred around midnight on July 22, when U Min Khawng and four members of his family, residents of Kyauk Tan Village, were assaulted with sticks and robbed. The assailants made off with 1.6 million kyats in cash and other belongings.
The four perpetrators responsible for the robbery were tracked down and arrested on August 11 through coordinated efforts by various revolutionary groups.
It was learned that the arrested individuals were: one from Nan Kham Village, Wuntho Township; one from Kan Kone Village; one from Let Pan Khone Village, Kawlin Township; and one from East Lya Phyu Kone Village.
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๐๐ 6. Mon State Federal Council holds graduation ceremony for ‘First Aid and Lifesaving Training’ conducted in collaboration with MSRF
August 11
Radio NUG
The Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) Department of Health (DoH) and the Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF) jointly organized a graduation ceremony for the “First Aid and Lifesaving Training” at an MSRF military base.
The ceremony opened with a speech by MSFC Administrative Committee Chairman Nai Mon Sine, who explained the objectives of the training. Speeches were also delivered by MSRF Battalion Commander Major Dwa Gon, Comrade Banya from Strategic Division (33) of Southern Military Region No. 3, and YPDF representative Captain Yan Naing.
Following that, the Head, Deputy Head, and officials from the MSFC Department of Health presented course completion certificates and honorary gifts to the trainees. On behalf of the trainees, Comrade Min Thaik expressed words of appreciation. The event concluded successfully.
The one-month training included both theoretical lessons and practical field exercises in first aid and lifesaving skills.
A total of 19 trainees attended the course, representing the Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF), Yebyu People’s Defence Force (YPDF), Daung Battalion of the People’s Defence Force (PDF), Battalion 1 of the All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF), and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
This news was provided by Radio NUG correspondents Thar Ki, Khur Shel, and Pade Phoe.
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