Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 09, 2025 Morning
📌📌 1. Acting President of the NUG Urges Collective Efforts to Nurture the Spring Revolution Until the Establishment of a New Federal Democratic State
August 8
Radio NUG
Acting President of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, has urged the public to collectively safeguard, nurture, and advance the Spring Revolution until it reaches the stage where a new federal democratic state can be established.
Delivering his remarks at the 37th Anniversary Commemoration of the 8 August 1988 People’s Democratic Uprising Day on August 8, Acting President Duwa Lashi La stated:
“In the fight to eradicate the military dictatorship, revolutionary forces must pay close attention to past weaknesses that have caused historical setbacks. We must understand and acknowledge differing circumstances, and take bold new steps to advance history. The people’s revolutionary spirit forged during the 8.8.88 Uprising has now been purified, reborn, and strengthened within the Spring Revolution. Therefore, we must continue to protect, nurture, and build upon the current Spring Revolution until we can achieve the establishment of a new federal democratic state.”
At present, the Spring Revolution continues to enjoy broad public support.
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📌📌 2. Chin Brotherhood, NUG Acting President, and KIO Vice Chair Hold Talks on Strategic Revolutionary Cooperation
August 8
Radio NUG
The Acting President of the National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, Vice Chairman of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), Vice General Gun Maw, and leaders of the Chin Brotherhood (CB) held discussions on strengthening strategic cooperation for the revolution, according to CB spokesperson Salai Yaw Man.
The meeting took place in the third week of July at the KIO/KIA headquarters in Laiza, Kachin State, with the aim of deepening relationships and enhancing collaboration beyond previous levels.
In addition, CB Military Committee Secretary Salai Tin Mie met separately with Acting President Duwa Lashi La, NUG Minister of Defence U Yee Mon, and NUG Minister of Health and Education Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, as announced via CB’s social media channels.
Salai Tin Mie described the trip as:
“A memorable journey for us, who have been part of the armed revolution since 2021. We had the opportunity to observe how the revolution’s leaders work and think. This visit was not intended to harm any organisation.”
He further stressed that the current era demands transparency and open collaboration, rather than secrecy and concealment.
Vice General Gun Maw also remarked:
“The Chin cause is like a large ox cart pulled by two strong oxen—CB and CNF. To pull it effectively, we need a platform from which to steer the cart using the reins.”
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📌📌 3. CRPH Sends Message of Honour on the 78th Anniversary of the Mon Revolution Day, Paying Tribute to Mon Youth and People Fighting the Military Dictatorship
August 8
Radio NUG
On the 78th Anniversary of the Mon Revolution Day, the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) issued a message expressing deep respect and honour to all Mon youth and Mon people who continue to resist the military dictatorship through various means.
According to the message, the core aspirations of the Mon Revolution will only be realised when a genuine federal democratic union, based on true democracy and equality, is established—ensuring full rights for all ethnic nationalities, including the Mon people, and achieving genuine peace.
It calls upon the Mon people to continue advancing alongside all revolutionary forces working under the common goal of building a federal democratic union, guided by mutual respect, understanding, and trust.
The statement further honours and salutes all Mon national leaders and heroic martyrs who have given their lives for the Mon Revolution and the democratic struggle throughout successive generations. It declares that the 78th Anniversary of the Mon Revolution Day is celebrated together with all Mon nationals in a spirit of tribute and remembrance.
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📌📌 4. ASEAN Delegation Led by Malaysian Foreign Minister to Visit Myanmar in September
August 8
Radio NUG
According to Malaysian news outlets, an ASEAN delegation led by Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan will visit Myanmar in September.
The visit is scheduled to begin on 19 September 2025 and aims to assess the situation in Myanmar.
It is reported that the delegation will include the foreign ministers of Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines alongside the Malaysian Foreign Minister.
Following the trip, the delegation is expected to present a report to ASEAN leaders at the ASEAN Summit.
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📌📌 5. Commemorative Protest for the 37th Anniversary of the 8.8.88 Uprising Held in Front of the UK Parliament and Prime Minister’s Residence in London; Attended by NUG UK Representative U Maung Maung Aung and Dr. Thet Ko Ko
August 8
Radio NUG
More than 400 Myanmar nationals in the UK participated in a commemorative protest marking the 37th Anniversary of the 8.8.88 People’s Uprising, held in front of the UK Parliament and the Prime Minister’s official residence in London.
During the event, attendees paid tribute to all martyrs who had fallen in successive struggles against dictatorship. Representatives from various Myanmar ethnic community organisations in the UK also delivered speeches.
The demonstrators called on the international community and governments to take concrete action to pressure Myanmar’s military junta, to immediately halt the indiscriminate aerial bombings that kill innocent civilians including children, and to unconditionally release all political prisoners—among them State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint. A petition with signatures was also submitted to the UK Prime Minister.
NUG Representative to the UK U Maung Maung Aung and Dr. Thet Ko Ko were in attendance.
Similarly, in Japan, a commemoration for the 8.8.88 Uprising was held in front of the Myanmar junta’s embassy in Tokyo. Organisers stated that the event honoured all generations of democratic heroes who had fallen and reaffirmed the aspiration—rooted in 1988—to achieve a Federal Democratic Union in the 21st century.
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📌📌 6. “Honour Those Who Gave Their Lives in 1988 by Keeping the Flame of Their Fierce Determination Burning,” Says Ko Htein Lin, Son of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
August 8
Radio NUG
On August 8, Ko Htein Lin, the younger son of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, wrote on social media:
“Honour those who gave their lives in 1988 by keeping the flame of their fierce determination burning.
In 1988, the people courageously rose up for freedom. Today, we pay our respects not only to those who fought bravely then, but also to those who continue the struggle today. My mother, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, once said that ‘fearlessness is a virtue, but in the face of danger, striving to act despite fear holds even greater value.’
To all who are steadfastly fighting for Myanmar today—do not forget the legacy of unity from 8.8.88. The courage of all is resonating, without doubt, through every generation of Myanmar and across the world. Believe that one day, our dreams will be fully realised. Let us honour those who gave their lives in 1988 by keeping the flame of their fierce determination alive, and let us build the free and peaceful Myanmar they dreamed of.”
He further urged everyone to carry forward the spirit of 8.8.88 into the future.
These reports were contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Thar Ki and Khur Shel.
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