Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 24, 2025 Evening
📌📌 1. IEC sends a message of honor marking the 2nd Anniversary of the Establishment of the Interim Karenni Parliament
August 24
On the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the establishment of the Interim Karenni Parliament, the Karenni State Interim Executive Council (IEC) has issued a message of honor.
The IEC recalled that the Interim Karenni Parliament was founded with the objective of ending dictatorship, securing the right to self-determination and self-administration, and paving the way for a federal system. Today, August 24, marks its second anniversary.
According to the IEC, over the past two years, in line with Karenni State’s interim arrangements, the Interim Parliament has managed to enact essential laws urgently needed for Karenni State. Furthermore, it has taken the lead in practicing mutual checks and balances across the three pillars of legislature, judiciary, and executive functions.
Therefore, the IEC urged that, moving forward, the Interim Parliament should continue to spearhead legislative processes that will further strengthen and safeguard Karenni State’s right to self-determination.
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📌📌 2. KSCC vows to block the junta’s planned elections in Karenni State by all possible means
August 24
The Karenni State Consultative Council (KSCC) announced today, August 24, that it will block by all possible means the elections that the terrorist military junta seeks to hold in Karenni State.
According to the KSCC statement, the election results—intended as a political escape route for the junta—will not resolve Myanmar’s political crisis. Instead, such elections would only prolong warfare, worsen instability, and deepen the suffering of the people.
The KSCC pointed out that even now, the junta is deliberately targeting civilians in revolutionary areas with airstrikes and heavy artillery, placing countless lives at grave risk.
The statement stressed that supporting or endorsing the junta’s elections will not reflect the will of the Myanmar people. Rather, it would merely facilitate the military’s interference in politics and extend the life of military dictatorship. The KSCC therefore called on the international community to exert strong pressure on the junta to face reality and abandon its illegitimate plans.
The KSCC further urged the entire Karenni population to collectively oppose and resist the junta’s election.
It recalled that the military had staged its unlawful coup after alleging fraud in the 2020 elections, and has since declared that it will begin holding phased elections on December 28 this year, as announced on August 18.
The junta has designated the entirety of Karenni State—despite it being an active war zone—as a single constituency. The first phase of elections, set for December 28, will reportedly include Loikaw and Bawlake townships.
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📌📌 3. ABSDF holds first meeting with Magway Region Revolutionary Forces
August 24
The All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF) and the network of revolutionary forces from Magway Region held their first-ever meeting, according to a joint statement released by the groups.
The statement noted that the meeting was held online on August 23, marking the initial engagement between the ABSDF and the Magway Region Revolutionary Forces Network.
The meeting involved ABSDF Central Executive Committee members led by Chairman Ye Baw Than Khae, together with responsible representatives from the Magway Region Revolutionary Forces Network.
According to the joint statement, the two sides pledged to cooperate in the struggle against dictatorship and in advancing the interests of the people.
During the meeting, the ABSDF side discussed the political and military landscape and the revolutionary movement since the 2021 military coup. Meanwhile, the Magway side shared discussions on their background history, political and military affairs, humanitarian concerns, preparations for establishing the Magway Federal Unit Interim Arrangement, and readiness for international cooperation.
The joint statement emphasized that, following this meeting, the ABSDF and the Magway Region Revolutionary Forces Network will systematically and practically cooperate on political initiatives, international engagement, humanitarian response and assistance, and civilian protection, as part of their joint struggle against military dictatorship and for the people’s cause.
It was also highlighted that the ABSDF has already held meetings with no fewer than 15 revolutionary organizations. The ABSDF regards its efforts as a continuation of the struggle linking the generation of the 1988 uprising with the Spring Revolution generation, striving together in the common cause.
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📌📌 4. TNLA captures burglars and motorcycle thieves in Namkham
August 24
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) announced today, August 24, that its Namkham Township police unit apprehended five individuals involved in burglaries and motorcycle thefts in Namkham, northern Shan State.
According to reports, residents had lodged complaints with the Namkham police force that certain individuals were breaking into houses and stealing motorcycles within Namkham town, which lies under the Ta’ang Region Military Command No. 6. Acting on these reports, the police investigated and successfully made arrests.
The detained individuals were identified as:
- U A Khaw, 34 years old
- U Yo Kyun Htun, 40 years old
- Ko Kaung Lin, 24 years old
- U Pa Yi, 33 years old
- U Myat Shwe, 41 years old
The TNLA police seized 12 stolen motorcycles, 484 yaba (methamphetamine) tablets, and 5 mobile phones from the suspects. The motorcycles were returned to their rightful owners by the township police. The suspects were also paraded through the town to make their crimes publicly known.
The TNLA’s Department of Information and Public Relations stated that the arrested individuals will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
This report was filed by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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