Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 22, 2025
ππ 1. Prime Minister Man Win Khaing Than: The junta is attempting by all means to hold elections in NUG-administered areas, while brutally attacking civilians with airstrikes, heavy weapons, and small arms.
August 21 – Radio NUG
The National Unity Government’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee held its meeting (29/2025) on the morning of August 21, 2025. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Interim Local Administration Central Committee and Prime Minister Man Win Khaing Than delivered opening remarks.
In his address, the Prime Minister stated:
“On August 18, the terrorist military junta announced its election date. In the lead-up to that election, they are likely to intensify their oppression of the people by every means at their disposal. They will attempt, by all possible methods, to force their elections even in areas administered by the National Unity Government. Meanwhile, civilians are being relentlessly targeted: continuous airstrikes, bombings, and attacks using heavy and small arms are killing innocent people daily.
Politically, it is natural that as the revolution gains momentum, challenges and confrontations will increase. These must be managed carefully and collectively by all sides. The Interim Local Administration Central Committee, in addition to its routine responsibilities, must pay special attention to security issues.
To achieve victory in the revolution, we must persist with dedication and determination in the political, military, and administrative spheres. We must press on with vigor and strength, facing and overcoming all political challenges that may arise with unity and resilience.”
During the meeting, members of the Central Committee also reviewed the decisions made during meeting (28/2025), discussed progress on ongoing tasks, clarified matters relating to remaining processes, and engaged in detailed discussions on future work.
The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, and departmental officials. It concluded successfully at 12:00 noon.
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ππ 2. The CRPH and the Magway Federal Unit Assembly hold discussions
August 21 – Radio NUG
On August 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) and the Magway Federal Unit Assembly held a joint meeting via the Zoom platform.
The session opened with remarks from the Chair of the CRPH, followed by a greeting address from the Chair of the Magway Federal Unit Assembly.
Subsequently, the Magway Federal Unit Assembly presented its Draft Interim Plan. The CRPH and its Legal Affairs Committee then offered suggestions, reviews, and perspectives on the Draft Interim Plan, along with discussions on cooperation and future processes.
The meeting concluded at around 1:00 PM, with closing remarks from a CRPH representative and words of appreciation from a delegate of the Magway Federal Unit Assembly.
Those attending included the CRPH Chair and members, the Chair, Secretary, and members of the CRPH Legal Affairs Committee, the Chair and Secretary of the Magway Federal Unit Assembly, as well as representatives of its legislature.
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ππ 3. Dr. Tay Zar San: The junta’s so-called “election” is nothing but a sham, illegal, a political trap, and a staged event.
August 21 – Radio NUG
Dr. Tay Zar San stated that the election being engineered by the terrorist military junta is in fact “a sham election, an illegal election, a political trap, and a staged performance.”
He emphasized that the junta’s so-called election is not at all a solution to Myanmar’s current political crisis. Rather than resolving the crisis, it will further complicate and worsen it. The process is nothing more than a political maneuver designed to prolong military rule, grant impunity for the junta’s countless crimes, and ease the severe military and political pressures currently confronting the armed forces.
He reiterated that the people, through their will and voice, and the CRPH, have already abolished the junta’s plan. The attempt to hold elections within the framework of the illegitimate 2008 Constitution—crafted to entrench military domination—is categorically rejected.
Instead, the path forward lies in the collective political roadmap of the Federal Democracy Charter, including its twelve guiding points, and the shared principles and common goals firmly upheld by the National Unity Government (NUG) and all revolutionary forces.
Furthermore, he stressed that the ongoing Spring Revolution—embraced by people of all ethnicities and regions—is not only marked by immense sacrifice and hardship but also represents the decisive battle and final opportunity to resolve once and for all the political crisis that has persisted in Myanmar for nearly 80 years.
Accordingly, Dr. Tay Zar San reaffirmed that the junta’s “illegal, sham election”—its staged “event”—will be met with total rejection and will be completely destroyed by the collective strength of the people.
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ππ 4. Four tax collection gates established in Kanbalu Township, operating with a three-tier system; a Road and Bridge Committee formed
August 21 – Radio NUG
According to the Pa Ah Pha (PAAF) in Kanbalu Township, four tax collection gates have been set up in the township, and taxation is being systematically implemented under a three-tier structure.
The rates being enforced at these gates have been publicly announced. In addition, a Road and Bridge Committee has been formed within the township, which is now working in coordination with the District Joint Coordination Committee.
It was further explained that efforts are being made to ensure the inclusion of various organizations in the management of the tax gates, and that taxes contributed by the public are being used effectively and efficiently for the revolution without any wastage.
The announcement also stressed that if there are any cases of financial misconduct or misuse of collected tax revenues, people should report them, and effective action will be taken.
Citizens are urged not to transport junta-related materials or illegal goods, but instead to pay the designated tax rates properly and thereby contribute to the collective revolutionary cause.
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ππ 5. 44 civilians killed by junta airstrikes within three weeks in August
August 21 – Radio NUG
According to information collected by the Association for the Assistance of Political Prisoners (AAPP), from August 1 to August 21, 2025, a total of 82 civilians—30 women and 52 men—were confirmed killed nationwide due to the actions of the terrorist military junta. Among these were 11 children under the age of 18.
Of the 82 confirmed deaths, 26 occurred in Kayah State, making it the deadliest region, followed by 19 in Mandalay Region. Notably, 44 out of the 82 victims were killed as a direct result of junta airstrikes, marking air attacks as the leading cause of death within this period.
In addition, records of a further 160 civilian deaths during this time are still under verification, and efforts are ongoing to confirm the details of those cases.
On August 19, in Paungkhone Township, Bago Region, the terrorist junta launched a paramotor bombing attack on Kyaukpyintha Village, in Hlaekuu Village Tract, despite no active clashes taking place in the area. Local residents Ko Thein Zaw and his son Maung Thet Paing Zaw (aka Maung Zaw) were struck by bombs and killed instantly on the spot.
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ππ 6. Kayin National Computer University opens admissions for the 2025–26 academic year
August 21 – Radio NUG
The Kayin National Computer University (New Saint Michael City) has announced that it is now accepting applications for the second intake of the 2025–2026 academic year.
Applications are being accepted for programs in Computer Science (B.C.Sc) and Computer Technology (B.C.Tech). Applicants must have successfully completed either Grade 11 in the 2022–2023 academic year under the Kayin National Education system or Grade 12 in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Candidates are required to have achieved at least Rank B in English, Mathematics, and Physics. Those who hold Rank C in up to two subjects will also be considered.
Additionally, the following are eligible to apply:
- Students who passed university matriculation with science subjects prior to 2020.
- Students who completed basic education with a science stream under the National Education Program or the BECA examination system.
- Students who hold internationally recognized qualifications such as K12, GED, IGCSE, SAT, ACT, or equivalent.
Applications will be accepted until September 20, 2025. Applicants shortlisted in the preliminary selection process will be required to present original documents and sit for entrance examinations in English, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.
The program duration is four years, and students are expected to attend classes until graduation. Successful graduates will be awarded B.C.Sc (Bachelor of Computer Science) and B.C.Tech (Bachelor of Computer Technology) degrees.
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ππ 7. Myanmar to participate in the Asian Festival in Norway, launching an awareness campaign to reject the junta’s election
August 21 – Radio NUG
On August 23, 2025, the Asian Festival will be held at LillestrΓΈm Torv, Norway, beginning at 10:00 AM. Myanmar will take part in the festival, where activities will include both cultural showcases and a political awareness campaign.
According to Ma Wut Mhone Win, General Secretary of the CRPH Norway Support Group, the Myanmar program will include:
- Selling traditional Myanmar food at two stalls to raise funds.
- A parade featuring traditional U Shwe Yoe and Daw Pwal dance performances.
- A cultural show in which four young Myanmar girls, dressed in royal costumes, will perform the Thapyay Nyein traditional dance.
- A puppet dance and Kachin traditional dance by young performers.
- A central campaign to raise awareness against the junta’s sham election.
As part of this campaign, participants in the fashion show will carry posters displaying anti-election messages. These posters will also be displayed prominently on a large screen behind the stage throughout the event.
The Asian Festival will feature participation from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
This report was contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Thaki, Khur Shel, and Pade Pho.
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