Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 27, 2025 Morning
📌📌 1. Union Minister Dr. Sasa holds public meeting in Sydney
July 26
Radio NUG
The Ministry of International Cooperation of the National Unity Government (NUG) has reported that a public meeting with Union Minister Dr. Sasa was successfully held in Sydney on July 26. The event was organized and led by the CRPH/NUG Support Group NSW.
During the meeting, Dr. Sasa discussed the NUG’s commitment to the complete eradication of the military dictatorship in Myanmar and emphasized its core priorities in implementing a federal democratic transformation. These include:
- Formation of bottom-up federalism
- Political transformation
- Military transformation
- Geopolitical transformation
- Socio-economic transformation
Dr. Sasa also warmly and openly responded to questions raised by members of the public who attended the session.
The announcement extended special thanks to Dr. Sasa, all those who facilitated the trip and organized the event, contributors who assisted in the program, community leaders, ethnic brothers and sisters, donors who provided meals, and volunteers who helped with preparations and clean-up.
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📌📌 2. Water flow improvements implemented for farmlands in Dipeyin Township
July 26
Radio NUG
The Dipeyin Township People’s Administration Team has announced that measures have been taken to ensure proper water flow and distribution in farmland areas, especially along the crucial YMC–MBC irrigation route.
With the collaboration of the Township People’s Administration’s Irrigation and Agriculture Departments, as well as local farmers, efforts have been carried out to clear water channels, remove debris blockages, and dredge trenches. These operations were implemented vigorously and in a timely manner to support the July cultivation season.
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📌📌 3. Abbot of Yadanar Pugan Monastery dies in custody after unjust detention by junta
July 26
Radio NUG
The Sangha Union (Mandalay) has announced that the abbot of Yadanar Pugan Monastery in Mandalay, who had been unjustly arrested by the terrorist military junta, has passed away due to torture-inflicted injuries and inadequate medical treatment.
The abbot, U Pa Thanthiya, succumbed to cancer on July 25 at Mandalay General Hospital, following prolonged mistreatment in prison. He was initially unlawfully arrested by junta forces on the night of February 21, 2022, and later sentenced on July 17, 2023, to 15 years in prison under Section 50(j).
It was reported that the torture he endured in custody led to the onset of cancer. On October 15, 2023, he was transferred to Mandalay General Hospital for treatment. However, due to a lack of adequate medical care, he passed away after two years of imprisonment at the age of 36, with 16 years in monkhood.
The Sangha Union (Mandalay) stated that the death of Sayadaw U Pa Thanthiya, along with other political prisoners, without proper medical attention and under repressive control, is a deliberate killing by the terrorist military junta.
They further declared that the unlawful arrest, inhumane torture, and other brutal actions committed by the junta against monks and civilians will be resisted in solidarity with the people until justice is achieved.
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📌📌 4. Thai military seizes Cambodia’s Phu Makhuea hilltop base; Cambodia urges ceasefire
July 26
Radio NUG
Clashes between Thailand and Cambodia over a disputed border area have entered their third day. Thai news sources reported that the Thai military has seized control of the Cambodian military base on Phu Makhuea hilltop.
At approximately 9:20 a.m. Thai Standard Time on July 26, Thai forces captured the base, hoisted the Thai flag, and during the assault, 10 Cambodian soldiers were reportedly killed. According to Thai media outlet Khaosod, weapons including AK-47 and M16 rifles, machine guns, RPGs, 40mm launchers, and drones were confiscated.
Cambodian forces reportedly attempted to recapture the base using heavy artillery. However, the Thai military maintained full control over the surrounding Phu Makhuea hill area, deployed heavy weapons, and destroyed Cambodian outposts and communication rail lines.
Following two days of fighting, Cambodia issued an immediate call for a ceasefire. Cambodian Ambassador to the United Nations, Chha Heakio, stated that Cambodia seeks to resolve the dispute through peaceful means. However, the Thai side has not responded directly but expressed a preference for direct bilateral talks, according to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
While ASEAN member states, as well as China and the United States, have offered to mediate the conflict, Thailand has reportedly rejected any intervention from outside parties.
The fighting has forced tens of thousands of residents on both sides of the border to flee their homes. Casualty reports state that 15 civilians, including several non-combatants, have been killed on the Thai side, and 12 on the Cambodian side. Additionally, stray shells reportedly damaged several homes inside Laos.
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📌📌 5. 13 individuals arrested for drug trafficking and use in Mogok and Thibaw by Ta’ang National Police
July 26
Radio NUG
According to reports, the Township Police Force of Ta’ang National State under the control of the PSLF/TNLA arrested a total of 13 individuals—6 drug dealers and 7 drug users—in Mogok and Thibaw Townships.
At around 10:30 a.m. on July 23 in Mogok, a surprise inspection led to the arrest of drug dealer Ko Phone Myint Naing (aged 36), who was found in possession of one bottle of eye drops containing heroin, 200 yaba tablets, a mobile phone, and 1,080,000 kyat in cash.
Further searches in the Lelu ward uncovered additional drug users. At one residence, Ko Yu Phu, Ko Twan Chi, and Ko Akhwa Ae were caught with 24 yaba tablets and other drug-related materials.
Additional surprise inspections were conducted in Ingyauk and Pan Lin villages, where drug users Ko Lauk Yu, Ko Lauk Han, Ko Hamin Kyaw, and Ko San Tha Kyaw were arrested.
Similarly, on July 22 in Thibaw Township, a surprise inspection led to the arrest of drug dealers Daw Hwan Oo, Sai Win Htun, Myo Min Oo, and one other male suspect. They were found with 5 soap containers of heroin and 11 packs and 26 loose yaba tablets.
Moreover, at around 2:00 p.m. on July 23, U Hla Aung (aged 52), another drug dealer, was apprehended with 11 small packs of yaba tablets.
All those arrested for drug trafficking and usage are currently being held by the Ta’ang National Police, and legal action will be taken against them in accordance with anti-narcotics laws.
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📌📌 6. In Namhsan, a mother dies after ingesting pesticide in suicide attempt with daughter
July 26
Radio NUG
According to a statement from the TNLA, in Namhsan Township, located in Brigade 9 territory of Ta’ang State, a mother and daughter attempted suicide by ingesting pesticide, resulting in the mother’s death.
The incident occurred at around 7:00 a.m. on July 23 in a tea plantation hut in Ahtet Manlwe Village, Namhsan Township. Following a domestic dispute, a husband and wife—U Aik Kho (42 years old) and Daw Ei May (33 years old)—argued, after which the wife and their four-year-old daughter both ingested pesticide in an apparent suicide attempt.
The husband subsequently transported them for medical treatment, but due to the severe toxicity of the pesticide, the mother did not survive. The four-year-old daughter is still undergoing medical care.
Additionally, on May 28, another suicide case was reported in Namhsan Township: a 24-year-old man died after ingesting pesticide, reportedly due to mental distress caused by family-related issues.
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📌📌 7. Protest held in Yangon against junta’s planned election using earthquake relief funds
July 26
Radio NUG
In response to the junta’s plans to hold an election funded by earthquake relief donations, the “Revolutionary Siblings of Yangon” group staged a protest in Yangon with a banner that read: “Reject the sham election held with earthquake relief funds.”
The protest aimed to denounce the military council’s misuse of emergency relief funds—meant for public recovery from the recent earthquake—for the purchase of weapons, the bombing of villages, and illegitimate election preparations to cement its grip on power. The group urged the public to collectively oppose what it described as a fraudulent and deceptive election orchestrated by the junta.
These news reports were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Khur Shel and Min Sitt Thway.
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