Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 25, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. Eight political prisoners in Daik-U Prison unlawfully placed in solitary confinement, says PPNM
August 25
The Political Prisoners Network – Myanmar (PPNM) announced today, August 25, that prison authorities at Daik-U Prison in Bago Region have placed eight political prisoners in solitary confinement without providing valid or sufficient reasons.
According to the statement, on July 23, prison officers carried out a search in Women’s Dormitory 1 (May Kha Ward) to check for illegal possessions. During the search, they claimed to have found a mobile phone battery near the bed of political prisoner Ma Nu Nway Nini Thwe. Prison officers then took her away to impose solitary confinement as punishment.
The statement noted that not only did the authorities fail to officially present the alleged confiscated item, but it was also not found in her possession. Instead, it was a targeted accusation used as a pretext for punishment. Ma Nu Nway Nini Thwe reportedly told prison officials that the punishment was unjust and unacceptable.
PPNM further revealed that prison staff, led by Officer Daw Zin Mar Kyi Aung, Officer Daw Thazin Myint, and prison guard Phyo Htet Htet Aung, dragged Ma Nu Nway Nini Thwe by her hair and beat her on the back before forcing her into solitary confinement.
Since this act was unlawful, fellow political prisoners in Daik-U Prison collectively appealed for Ma Nu Nway Nini Thwe not to be placed in solitary confinement and for her not to be subjected to mistreatment.
However, instead of addressing their concerns, prison authorities also took punitive action against those who voiced support. Under the pretext that they were "causing unrest in prison," they placed seven more political prisoners in solitary confinement: Daw Nu Nu Aung, Ma Nyunt Nyunt Win, Khin Yadana Win, Ma Mya Thandar Aung, Ma Aye Aye Win, Ma Cherry Thwe, and Ma Su Nandar Hlaing.
Prison authorities then claimed that the women’s ward was overcrowded and transferred the punished prisoners to the men’s compound. They were confined in an old men’s dormitory building, located between Male Compound 4 and the prison kitchen.
According to PPNM, around 27 political prisoners are now confined in this dormitory. The facility has no floor coverings, forcing inmates to live on bare cement. The rooms are in dilapidated condition, with leaking roofs and rainwater seeping inside, leaving the prisoners in an environment filled with foul odors.
Due to these harsh conditions, political prisoners are suffering from deteriorating health and sickness. Yet, prison doctors have failed to provide timely medical attention, PPNM reported.
Furthermore, because prisoners must leave the male ward compound to take baths in an outdoor area visible from outside the dormitory, they are subjected to humiliation and a lack of personal safety every time they bathe.
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๐๐ 2. Ta’ang police arrest drug dealer in Kyaukme town
August 25
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) announced today, August 25, that Ta’ang Township police arrested a drug dealer in Kyaukme town, Northern Shan State, which falls under Ta’ang Brigade 2 territory.
On August 23, Ta’ang police were conducting random inspections at a checkpoint in Kyaukme town when they arrested a 54-year-old man named U Kyaw Hla. He was found with 10,000 WY stimulant tablets, six soap containers filled with heroin, and a KENBO motorcycle.
According to the announcement, the PSLF/TNLA will prosecute him under anti-drug laws.
The statement also noted that on August 20, during similar random inspections at checkpoints in Namtu and Mantong townships, Ta’ang police arrested one female drug dealer and five male drug users. Authorities seized 60 stimulant tablets and seven small bottles containing heroin during the arrests.
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๐๐ 3. WY stimulant tablets seized from man linked to military in Launglon Township
August 25
The Launglon Township People’s Administration Team reported that stimulant tablets were seized from a man linked to the military in Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region.
On August 20, members of the People’s Defense Force (Pa Ka Pha, Zone 1) conducted random inspections in Launglon Township. Suspicious of a man believed to have ties to the military, they searched his belongings and discovered 573 WY stimulant tablets hidden in his bag.
He was handed over, along with the confiscated drugs, to the Launglon People’s Defense Team (Pa La Pha) for further action.
Currently, he has been formally charged under Case No. Ma Ya (P) 3/2025, in accordance with Section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law, and remains in custody.
This news was reported by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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