Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Sep 18, 2025 Morning
📌📌 1. Temporary Closure of Internet Shops in Ka Ni Township Due to Military Situation
The Ministry of Communications, Information and Technology (MOCIT) of the NUG (Sagaing Region) has issued a public notice that, effective from September 18, all internet shops currently operating in villages across Ka Ni Township must be temporarily closed due to the ongoing military situation.
The statement also mentioned that MOCIT will issue a follow-up notice to announce the date when these internet shops in Ka Ni Township will be allowed to reopen.
It was further stated that any internet shops failing to comply with this directive will face effective enforcement actions.
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📌📌 2. KNDF Central Health Department Provides Medical Treatment to Captured Soldiers
On September 17, it was reported that the Central Health Department of the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) provided necessary medical treatment to junta soldiers who were captured after being injured during battles.
The KNDF emphasized that providing medical care to captured soldiers is not only a core principle of the organization but also in line with the Geneva Conventions. Accordingly, KNDF medical personnel are carrying out treatment for every individual without discrimination, based on humanitarian concern and empathy.
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📌📌 3. Karen Women’s Organization of Myeik–Tavoy District Conducts Health Awareness and Distributes Baby Diapers
The Karen National Union (KNU) – Karen Women’s Organization (KWO) of Myeik–Tavoy District, together with KWO leaders from Laemuleh Township, organized programs from September 2 to September 14. These programs included health and hygiene awareness sessions for mothers and children, as well as the distribution of baby diapers.
According to the KNU–Myeik–Tavoy District, the initiative aimed to promote better knowledge regarding maternal and child healthcare and to improve hygienic living practices in the region.
The programs were conducted in eight villages across the Theemo Pwa Thakhao, Theepo Pwa Laekhao, and Tafo village tracts. Alongside the diaper distribution, educational talks on maternal and child healthcare were also included.
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📌📌 4. U.S. President Donald Trump Declares Myanmar at Risk of Failing International Drug Control Obligations
The U.S. Department of State announced that President Donald Trump has designated Myanmar as a country “at risk of failing” to meet its obligations under international agreements on narcotics control. This designation also came with a decision that could impact U.S. funding.
On September 15, under Section 706(2)(A) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, President Trump identified Afghanistan, Bolivia, Myanmar, Colombia, and Venezuela as countries that, over the past 12 months, have “failed demonstrably” to comply with international narcotics agreements and the requirements of Section 489(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act.
This decision may affect U.S. assistance to those countries. However, Trump stated that maintaining relations is essential for U.S. national interests.
Regarding Myanmar, the State Department’s statement said the Myanmar government has made no real effort to fulfill its international responsibilities to combat narcotics. Myanmar has been identified as one of the world’s major hubs for the production or transit of narcotics and precursor chemicals. The government’s unwillingness to act has only worsened the crisis.
The designation could damage Myanmar’s military, economic, and political relations with the U.S. Moreover, the U.S. warned that unless Myanmar takes stronger measures within the next year to curb narcotics production and trafficking, harsher penalties may follow.
These reports were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Khur Shel and Padeh Phoe.
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