Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 04, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. Ko Htein Lin expresses gratitude to Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko for standing in solidarity with the people of Myanmar
August 4
Ko Htein Lin, the youngest son of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has expressed his gratitude to Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko for standing in solidarity with the people of Myanmar.
On August 4, Ko Htein Lin made a statement via video, expressing the following:
“I would like to thank Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko for strongly raising, during the official meeting, the need to restore democracy in Myanmar, the release of political prisoners including my mother, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and an end to violent acts. As the Minister rightly stated, holding elections without genuine political progress will only further destabilize the country. I deeply value Japan’s stance, and I hope this principled position will be recognized globally and lead to increased international cooperation toward achieving peace and democracy in Myanmar.”
In a press statement issued on August 1, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko said:
“More than four and a half years after the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, political figures including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi continue to be detained, and airstrikes and other violent acts persist. The situation remains stagnant and shows no signs of improvement. We are extremely concerned and strongly condemn these actions.”
The statement further urged the Myanmar military to immediately halt acts of violence, release all those arbitrarily detained including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and take concrete steps toward the swift restoration of democratic governance in the country.
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๐๐ 2. Public invited to participate in fundraising campaign for Luka Hospital’s treatment and operational expenses
August 4
A fundraising project has been launched to support Luka Hospital’s treatment costs, medical expenses, and general operations, and members of the public are invited to contribute.
“Luka Hospital has been serving the public and resistance fighters for over three years now. Thanks to public support, we’ve been able to save many lives and assist in numerous births. We would now like to launch an annual fundraising project to cover the hospital’s treatment expenses, medical supply costs, and operational needs. To help us continue saving lives and delivering new ones into the world, please ‘Come, Support, and Donate to Luka.’ The campaign period is set for one full month,” the organizers said.
The campaign runs until September 3, with a fundraising goal of 36 million MMK.
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๐๐ 3. UNDP offering guidance on repairing or demolishing earthquake-damaged homes
August 4
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently providing technical guidance on whether to repair or demolish homes damaged by the March 28 earthquake in Sagaing Region, which killed more than 3,000 people and severely damaged housing across the area.
“Although more than 100 days have passed since the earthquakes struck Myanmar, many families are still unaware whether their homes are structurally safe. That’s why UNDP is assisting with technical assessments of the damaged houses. Experienced engineers are inspecting the conditions of homes and advising families on whether repairs can ensure safety or whether full demolition is necessary,” said an official.
The assessment process involves a three-tier risk categorization system—blue, orange, and red—to evaluate whether homes are safe to inhabit.
According to UNDP Myanmar, the aim is to provide early recovery assistance to up to 3.5 million people, including support for minor repairs, major rehabilitation, or relocation in cases where homes are deemed uninhabitable.
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๐๐ 4. Commemorative march held in front of the Myanmar military attachรฉ office in Seoul to mark the 37th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising
August 4
A commemorative protest march marking the 37th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising was held in front of the Myanmar military attachรฉ office in Seoul, South Korea. The event was attended and supported by U Yan Naing Tun, the National Unity Government (NUG) Representative to the Republic of Korea, who delivered a message of solidarity.
Following the march, U Yan Naing Tun also attended a commemorative photo exhibition marking the 37th anniversary of Myanmar's 8888 pro-democracy uprising.
The exhibition, organized jointly by Korean civil society groups supporting Myanmar's democracy movement, will be held every evening from today until August 8 at the Hongdae intersection in Seoul.
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๐๐ 5. Limited release of 8888-themed umbrellas prompts call to purchase quickly before stocks run out
August 4
Strikemarket has announced that only 450 units of the limited-edition "8888 umbrellas" have been produced in commemoration of the 37th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising, and urged supporters to purchase quickly while supplies last.
“We are releasing these 8888-themed umbrellas to mark the 37th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising, and we’ve compiled a list of country-specific prices. Since only 450 umbrellas are being stocked, we urge everyone to buy quickly. As this is a limited edition, once stock runs out, we will only accept pre-orders until August 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a one-time sale, so it’s a meaningful commemorative item worth owning,” the announcement stated.
Each umbrella comes with a unique serial number and is also digitally registered as a Digital Ownership Token on the website www.strikemarket.app.
Proceeds from the sale will be allocated as follows:
- 50% for purchasing life-protective equipment for the Student Armed Forces (SAF),
- 25% for supporting public mobilization efforts and political prisoners linked to the Yangon people's movement, and
- 25% for future activities of Strike Market, envisioned as a revolutionary marketplace.
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๐๐ 6. Thailand to begin issuing new CI (Certificate of Identity) documents to Myanmar migrant workers starting August 6
August 4
Starting from August 6, the Thai government will begin replacing old Certificate of Identity (CI) documents with new ones for Myanmar migrant workers as part of identity verification procedures, according to an announcement by the Director-General of the Thai Department of Employment.
Myanmar-operated service centers in Thailand will handle the document replacements. However, individuals with new biometric (digital) profiles are not yet included in this replacement process.
The cost of replacing an old CI document with a new one is reported to range between 5,000 to 6,000 baht, and officials have issued a warning to beware of brokers and fraudsters impersonating agents.
Once this phase of CI document replacement is completed, it is expected that the authorities will proceed to issue CI documents to individuals who do not yet have any proof of identity, including new undocumented workers who already possess a Pink Card (temporary work permit for migrant workers).
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๐๐ 7. Resistance members advise travelers to disable VPNs to avoid arrest at junta checkpoints
August 4
Resistance members have issued a warning to VPN users, urging them to disable their VPNs while traveling, as the military junta has started arresting people at roadside checkpoints for having VPNs installed on their devices.
“As Nway Oo Bank gains momentum and the attacks on Min Aung Hlaing increase, the junta is reacting. In the beginning, they ignored it. But now that the bank is becoming successful, they’re restricting access to the bank app and Bee IP. People have been bypassing these blocks using VPNs—so now the junta has begun arresting VPN users at checkpoints. If you need to pass through a checkpoint, make sure your VPN is turned off,” said one resistance member.
At one such checkpoint—Pantan Gate, located between Yangon and Ayeyarwady Regions—military troops, police, Pyusawhti militia, and plainclothes security personnel reportedly searched smartphones. On the afternoon of August 2, they arrested four travelers for having VPNs on their devices.
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๐๐ 8. 104 pro-democracy activists and civilians killed across Myanmar in July 2025 due to violence by the military junta
August 4
A total of 104 pro-democracy activists and civilians were killed in Myanmar during July 2025 alone due to violence perpetrated by the military junta.
According to information compiled by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), 5 individuals were newly arrested for political reasons in July, while a total of 104 were killed—including 10 people who died after being detained under various circumstances.
These figures are based on verified and accessible data collected by AAPP. However, the organization emphasized that actual numbers on the ground are likely higher due to underreporting and limited access.
Additionally, AAPP is currently working to verify a separate list of approximately 140 other deaths reported during July.
“In the four and a half years since the unlawful coup, the junta has persistently committed war crimes and crimes against humanity—including burning down civilian homes, looting, torture, arbitrary sentencing, and forcibly conscripting young people into the military. As long as the military remains involved in politics, there will be no development in the country—only deterioration. The junta may keep changing its name and seizing power unlawfully, but it will never gain public support. Even if they promise elections, no one should trust this military regime that has lied throughout its entire existence,” said Ko Bo Kyi, Joint Secretary of AAPP.
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๐๐ 9. Earthquakes strike near Meiktila and Mongmaw on August 4; public advised to stay alert
August 4
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management under the National Unity Government (NUG) has reported that a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale struck near Meiktila, Mandalay Region, with a depth of 10 kilometers, early in the morning on August 4, 2025, at around 3:42 a.m. (Myanmar Standard Time).
Later the same day, at approximately 12:53 p.m., a mild earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude struck south of Mongmaw, Shan State, also at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Authorities have issued public warnings to follow safety precautions and stay informed in order to minimize the risk of injury or loss due to future earthquake hazards.
This report was submitted by Tharki, a correspondent for Radio NUG.
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