The Acting President of NUG and Chairman of KNPP meet to discuss revolution, federal democracy, and humanitarian assistance for war refugees, the Union Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government, Daw Zin Mar Aung, attends the Voices Reflecting the Strength, Unity, and Resilience of Myanmar Women and Ethnic Minorities in the Revolution event in New York and Five political prisoners re-arrested after early release from Thayarwaddy Prison.
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1. The Acting President of the National Unity Government, H.E. Duwa Lashi La, met with the Chairman of the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), Khun Oo Reh, on September 29. During the meeting, both leaders discussed the current revolutionary situation in the country, the challenges encountered in their ongoing struggle, and potential strategies for overcoming these difficulties together. They also exchanged views on the future process of building a federal democratic union. The two leaders also addressed the issue of humanitarian assistance for families who have lost loved ones, those who are injured or receiving treatment, and the numerous civilians displaced from their homes as a result of the indiscriminate airstrikes and attacks carried out by the military junta throughout the country.
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2. The Union Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government, Daw Zin Mar Aung; Deputy Foreign Minister U Moe Zaw Oo; Deputy Human Rights Minister Aung Kyaw Moe; and Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun, along with approximately 130 representatives from international and UN organizations and the Myanmar communities in New York, held an event in New York City titled Voices Reflecting the Strength, Unity, and Resilience of Myanmar Women and Ethnic Minorities in the Revolution on October 1. At the event, speakers featured UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Tom Andrews, Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun, Norwegian Special Envoy to Myanmar Ms. Giske Lillehammer, and Ms. Helena Gronberg, Program Director of the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN). The program featured personal testimonies of experiences since the 2021 coup, revolutionary songs, documentary screenings, and poetry recitations. Exhibitions displayed handicrafts by women in the Civil Disobedience Movement, photos, and audio stories of women survivors of gender-based violence. Maps and visual displays connected Myanmar’s conflict, resource exploitation, and neighboring countries' economic interests, alongside images of Myanmar’s culture and heritage. The event honored Myanmar women and ethnic minorities, reflecting their strength and resilience amidst oppression.
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3. The Political Prisoners Network-Myanmar (PPNM) reported that the military junta re-arrested five political prisoners shortly after their early release from Thayarwaddy Prison in the Bago Region on October 1. These individuals, part of a group of 16 political prisoners among 30 inmates released that day, were detained at the prison gate and charged with new offenses under Section 52 of the Counter-Terrorism Law before being returned to Thayarwaddy Prison. The PPNM strongly condemned these re-arrests as unjust, arbitrary, and a serious violation of human rights, urging international human rights groups to monitor and respond to these abuses committed by the junta.
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4. Ko Htein Lin, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's younger son, appealed to the public on October 2 to support independent media outlets, emphasizing their crucial role in uncovering truth and seeking justice. He highlighted his family's reliance on such media during his mother's long detention, stating that even today, with intensified suppression, the media remains vital for revealing the truth. Wearing a T-shirt from his older brother dating back to 1990, Ko Htein Lin urged support for these "brave journalists and outlets" to prevent their disappearance, stressing the importance of revealing the truth for his mother, all political prisoners, and the people of Myanmar. His appeal arrives amidst reports indicating that at least seven journalists have been killed between February 2021 and January 2025 due to the military junta's actions. Since the coup nearly four years ago, over 200 journalists have been arrested, with 30 to 60 still detained in prisons nationwide, underscoring the unsafe environment for journalism in Myanmar.
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5. Justice For Myanmar (JFM) will receive the 2025 Right Livelihood Award, a prestigious honor recognizing efforts towards peace, justice, and sustainability. JFM announced the award on October 1, dedicating it to the resilience of the Myanmar people resisting the military coup since February 2021. JFM views the award as international recognition of Myanmar's fight for federal democracy, peace, and justice, while stressing that foreign support fuels ongoing violence by providing the junta with finances, weapons, and operational resources. As the junta plans a sham election in December 2025 and intensifies attacks on civilians, JFM spokesperson Ma Yadanar Maung urges governments to reject the election and impose targeted sanctions, cutting off the military's access to resources. She also calls on companies to sever ties that enable the junta. Other 2025 laureates include Emergency Response Rooms (Sudan), Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, Julian Aguon (Guam), and Audrey Tang (Taiwan). The Right Livelihood Award, established in 1980, has recognized 203 individuals and organizations from 81 countries for their contributions to a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
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