{"id":6109,"date":"2025-05-16T17:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/?p=6109"},"modified":"2025-05-16T17:10:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:40:20","slug":"myanmar-domestic-news-updates-may-16-2025-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/2025\/05\/myanmar-domestic-news-updates-may-16-2025-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"Myanmar Domestic News Updates \u2013 May 16, 2025 Morning\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Myanmar Domestic News Updates \u2013 May 16, 2025 Morning <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc\ud83d\udccc 1. Union Minister U Aung Myo Min meets with SAC-M member Professor Yanghee Lee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong>
Radio NUG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U Aung Myo Min, Union Minister for Human Rights of the National Unity Government (NUG), met with Professor Yanghee Lee, a member of the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M), in the Republic of Korea on May 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the meeting, they discussed how to initiate legal proceedings through international courts and within the Republic of Korea against the international crimes committed by the terrorist military junta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also attending the meeting were U Yan Naing Htun, the NUG\u2019s representative to South Korea, as well as legal professionals and representatives from civil society organizations based in the Republic of Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccc\ud83d\udccc 2. Military airstrike on a village school in Ohtaintwin, Depayin \u2013 U Min Ko Naing says junta is trying to cover up the atrocity via MRTV and Myawaddy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong>
Radio NUG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U Min Ko Naing stated that the Myanmar military\u2019s airstrike on a school in Ohtaintwin Village, Depayin, is being deceitfully covered up by state-run MRTV and Myawaddy TV, making it seem as if nothing happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImages of the teacher and schoolchildren who were victims of the bombing shocked the public. People were horrified, terrified, and outraged. That was the moment the fascist military realized their crime had reached global attention and diplomatic communities\u2014so they immediately shifted to a new kind of fearful deception. It\u2019s not that they\u2019re trying to protect their reputation\u2014they\u2019ve already been exposed. Instead, they started claiming the images were fabricated. This shows that MRTV and Myawaddy are just trying to cover things up, plain and simple.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He continued:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey claim the PDFs were testing weapons and the blast was accidental\u2014what a calculated and malicious lie. Put simply, it\u2019s disgusting behavior. And they try to sell this lie to every audience, including international media and lobbying groups. They are launching a psychological manipulation campaign. At the same time, they\u2019ve just dropped more bombs on civilian areas\u2014again in Rakhine. It\u2019s clear what\u2019s happening: they commit heinous crimes and then try to shift the blame onto others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccc\ud83d\udccc 3. Evidence of Depayin school bombing being shared with IIMM for investigation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong>
Radio NUG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses and those with direct knowledge of the airstrike on a school in Ohtaintwin Village, Depayin Township, Sagaing Region, are being urged to contact the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) and provide evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to IIMM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn Monday, May 12, a school located in Ohtaintwin Village, Sagaing Region, was attacked via airstrike. The Mechanism is calling on those who witnessed or have direct knowledge of the event to come forward with any evidence. More than 20 students were killed, and dozens were injured.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IIMM noted that this airstrike was one of several conducted in the aftermath of the powerful recent earthquake. It was carried out during a period when the junta had claimed to suspend offensive military operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mechanism emphasized that indiscriminate airstrikes on civilians may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity. Targeting children in particular is deeply shocking and appalling. Therefore, the Mechanism stated that it is prioritizing investigations into crimes involving harm to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccc\ud83d\udccc 4. People\u2019s Defense Forces\u2019 community engagement is key to the Spring Revolution\u2019s success<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong>
Radio NUG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The People\u2019s Defense Forces (PDFs) are not only playing a role on the battlefield, but are also deeply engaging with communities, which is essential for the success of the Spring Revolution, according to statements from the PDF\u2019s communications channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement noted that the success of a revolution does not rest solely on military strength\u2014it fundamentally depends on public support, trust, and active participation. Thus, PDFs are not only involved in armed resistance but are also entering local communities to share knowledge about the revolution, boost morale, and build unity in opposition to military dictatorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The central tenet of the people\u2019s war strategy is \u201crevolution with the people.\u201d To that end, PDFs are continually engaging with the public, explaining the goals of the revolution, the policies of the National Unity Government (NUG), and exposing the weaknesses of the military junta, thereby earning public trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the township level, PDF representatives are meeting with the public at least four times per month to listen to concerns and address them. They are also regularly interacting with local civil society leaders, religious figures, and other influential community members, building localized trust. In particular, in areas with ethnic and religious minorities, the PDFs are holding regular dialogue with community leaders, promoting inclusive policies that respect equality, self-determination, and diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure the success of the revolution, PDFs must systematically carry out community mobilization in accordance with the NUG and Ministry of Defense\u2019s policies, code of conduct, and laws. The ongoing unity and trust of the public, along with the structured mobilization efforts of the PDFs, are fundamental pillars supporting the success of the Spring Revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccc\ud83d\udccc 5. Two Drivers Transporting Narcotics Arrested by TNLA Police in Kutkai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong>
Radio NUG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has reported that two drivers transporting narcotics were apprehended in Kutkai Township, located within Brigade 5 territory of the TNLA, Northern Shan State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The arrest took place on the morning of May 14 around 11:00 AM, when the Ta\u2019ang Police Force conducted a security inspection along the Kaung Khar highway. During the inspection of a vehicle\u2014an X-Trail SUV\u2014they discovered and seized 168 bottles of heroin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two individuals transporting the narcotics were identified as U Hla Maung (age 27)<\/strong> and U Khaw Zin (age 42)<\/strong>. The TNLA Police stated that legal proceedings will be taken against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccc\ud83d\udccc 6. Bomb Shelter Campaign Launched for Children\u2019s Safety Amid Airstrikes in Upper Myanmar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong>
Radio NUG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the Myanmar military junta\u2019s continued aerial bombardment targeting civilian-populated areas across Upper Myanmar on a daily basis, a local group named Anyar Pyi Taing Htaung Lay Myar<\/strong> has launched a bomb shelter campaign<\/strong> to help protect the lives of civilians, especially children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campaign aims to construct 30 bomb shelters<\/strong>, each costing approximately 200,000 kyats<\/strong>. The initiative will run from May 15 to June 15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organizers are urging the public to contribute and support the campaign. Donations and inquiries can be made via the \u201cTo Comrades \u2013 Yebaw Myar Tho\u201d Facebook page<\/strong>, the Anyar Pyi Taing Htaung Lay Myar Facebook page<\/strong>, or through Telegram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccc\ud83d\udccc 7. Protest Held in Yangon Depicting Junta\u2019s Targeted Attacks on Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong>
Radio NUG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Yangon Revolutionary Force (YRF) staged a protest performance in Yangon to condemn and raise awareness about the Myanmar military junta\u2019s repeated airstrikes on children\u2019s schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The protest was in response to a tragic incident on May 12<\/strong>, when the junta carried out an aerial bombing on a school in Oatintwin Village<\/strong>, Depayin Township<\/strong>, Sagaing Region<\/strong>. The attack resulted in the deaths of 20 children<\/strong> and 2 female teachers<\/strong>, and caused numerous injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the protest, blood-stained school bags and children\u2019s books were placed in downtown Yangon to visually symbolize the brutality and horror of the military\u2019s actions. YRF stated that the Depayin incident<\/strong> has laid bare the junta\u2019s heinous acts and deliberate targeting of civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to YRF, the purpose of this protest is to document and expose the junta\u2019s inhumane acts, including genocidal violence and war crimes<\/strong>, and to bring global attention to the ongoing deliberate airstrike campaigns targeting schools and children<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These reports were submitted by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki and Khur Shel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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