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ASEAN, the UN and International Engagement on Myanmar in October
October was a period when Myanmar's affairs were once again discussed on the world political stage, with the ASEAN Summit and the UN General Assembly. Below is a summary report of international developments on Myanmar during October.
Yangon Forces Form a New Alliance
On March 22, the four Yangon-based revolutionary brotherhood groups and Yangon Drone announced that, for a common goal, they will work together as allies for the benefit of the people until the revolution is complete and through the reconstruction period.
AA Responds That Drug Allegations Are Merely Political Attacks
On March 19, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) responded that reports in the military's mouthpiece newspapers of March 18 and 19, claiming that AA economic officer Ye Win (a.k.a. Kyaw Soe Lin) and his wife Ma Thida Myint were involved in a drug seizure worth 96 billion kyat, have nothing to do with its organization and are merely a malicious political attack.
Yangon Strike Forces Send Open Letter Urging EU and ILO to Stand with the People
On March 12, eleven Yangon-based strike forces jointly sent an open letter to European Union (EU) member governments and member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO), urging them to stand with the people of Myanmar to protect the justice and rights of working people.
NUG Deputy Minister of Human Rights Granted Leave from Duties
The NUG announced on March 7 that Khun Bedu Htan, one of the deputy ministers of the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Human Rights, had been granted leave from his duties.
Irrawaddy-Based IDLA Army Formed
In Announcement No. 2 issued on February 28, Mann Phan Shaung, Chair of the Irrawaddy Delta Nationalities State Council, announced that the Irrawaddy Delta Liberation Army (IDLA) was formed on January 1, 2025, with four objectives, including fighting the Four Cuts strategy.
Yaw Army (YA) Announces Merger with YPDF into a Single Force
On March 3, the Yaw Army (YA) announced that it would build a single force together with the Yaw People's Defence Force (YPDF), which has now been permanently dissolved, and continue to fight.
Yaw Region People's Defence Force Permanently Dissolved
It was announced on March 2 that the Yaw Region People's Defence Force (YPDF) has been permanently dissolved, under a decision of the force's Central Executive Committee meeting (2/2025) held in the second week of February 2025, in order to move forward in a better direction.
People's Revolution Front Issues Political Manifesto with Three Principles
On February 27, the People's Revolution Front (PRF) announced, together with its political manifesto, that it embraces social democracy and will uphold three principles: uprooting military dictatorship, democracy, and peace.
KnHRG Releases 2024 Annual Report Titled "Spirited Resistance"
On February 28, the Karenni Human Rights Group (KnHRG), which works on human rights conditions based in Karenni State, released its annual report for 2024 titled "Spirited Resistance."
Mandalay Interim Arrangement Drafted Through Chapter 9
In Announcement No. 4/2025 issued on February 26, the Working Committee for Coordination and Drafting of the Interim Political Arrangement announced that the Mandalay Region Interim Arrangement is being drafted with public input and that nine chapters have been drafted so far.
CC and ICNCC Agree to Form a Single Chin National Council
On February 26, the Chinland Council (CC) and the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC) jointly announced that, believing there should not be two councils in Chin State, they had agreed to merge under the name "Chin National Council."
PDF Gangaw Announces Withdrawal from NUG to Join Forces with Yaw Army
The battalion commander including the members of the Battalion No. 12 of the People's Defense Force - Gangaw (Yaw Region) under the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of the National Unity Government (NUG) have announced on February 19, 2025, in their statement No. 1/2025, that they would withdraw from the MoD and join forces with the Yaw Army (YA). They will continue to fight until the liberation of the Yaw region and the entire country of Myanmar, and until a federal democracy is achieved.
PSLF Declares Meeting in Kunming Unsuccessful Despite Three Discussion Points
On February 19, the Palaung State Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) announced that although three points, including a ceasefire, were requested and discussed during the meeting where both sides’ troops met, the discussions were difficult. As a result, it was concluded that the meeting would only end with an agreement to meet again under the leadership of Mr. Deng Xijun, the special envoy of the Chinese government.
NUG Minister of Home Affairs Confirms Military Tribunal to Investigate Ten Suspects in Fr. Donald Martin’s Death
On February 14, in Kangyi Taw Village of Shwebo District, at Ludmal Thawma Church, the Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Mandalay, Fr. Donald Martin, was killed. The ten suspects for his murder had been identified. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration of the National Unity Government (NUG) announced on January 17 that these suspects would be investigated by military tribunals of the Ministry of Defense of NUG, and actions would be taken according to the law.
Arrest Orders Issued by Argentina for Military Officials and 22 Accused in Genocide Case
The military leaders of the Myanmar army who seized power through the genocide of the Rohingya people, including General Min Aung Hlaing, the Commander-in-Chief, and Deputy Commander-in-Chief General Soe Win, along with 23 other top military leaders, have been issued arrest warrants by the Argentine court in Buenos Aires on February 13, according to an announcement made by the UK-based Burmese Rohingya Organization UK (BROUK) on February 14.
NUG declares non-recognition and dissolution of the military regime's Human Rights Commission
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, established by the military junta, is not an independent, impartial, and respected body. Instead, it operates in line with the junta’s interests and opposes the Paris Principles. Therefore, the National Unity Government (NUG) announced on February 13 that it does not recognize this body and considers it dissolved.
The Mon State Federal Council declares that armed struggle is the only path to national equality
On February 13, the Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) called on the Mon people, both within the country and abroad, to join and collaborate with revolutionary forces, as the only way to achieve political power through equal rights and self-determination is by armed struggle, as there is no other option.
Magwe forces send a letter to Singapore urging action against Interra Resources
An open letter containing the four requests, signed by 20 civil society organizations, the People's Defense Committee, and the Union, was sent to the Singapore government and the Singapore Stock Exchange Group on February 13. It included Interra Resources, which has been selling fuel to be used in the war crimes committed by the Myanmar military junta, which has been requested to immediately cease its supply of oil to the Myanmar military group and to delist from the Singapore Stock Exchange, among other demands.
Ethnic and federal councils declare that the country will only be built through a Bottom-Up Federalism approach
The centralized system of governance, which has failed to resolve deep-rooted political issues for decades, not only fails to address existing problems but also creates more complex challenges. Therefore, instead of adopting a centralized federal system (Holding Together) that could strengthen the system, the approach to rebuilding the country will be based on Bottom-up Federalism, which focuses on strengthening the State towards strengthening the Union. . This was announced by the nine institutions of ethnic revolutionary organizations and State/Ethnic Representative Council councils on Union Day, February 12.
Ghalon Column Reveals Comprehensive Cooperation with Mon State Liberation Army
The Galon Column which had withdrawn from the the People's Defense Forces (PDF), the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of the National Unity Government (NUG) announced on February 10 that they would fully cooperate under the Chain of Command (COC) of the Mon Liberation Army (MLA) to continue to end the military dictatorship and to carry out military operations.
CDF (Mindat) Announces Regulations on Town Residency
On February 9, the Chin Defense Force – Mindat (CDF-Mindat) issued regulations for civilians returning to reside within Mindat town and for cargo vehicles passing through the town. The regulations include 12 points for civilians and 9 points for vehicles.
NUG Defence Secretary Retires from Post
U Naing Htoo Aung, Permanent Secretary of the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Defence (MoD), announced on his social media page on February 9 that he had retired from all duties related to the ministry.
NLD-CWC Declares No Reconciliation Possible Without Meeting Party Chairperson
On February 8, the Central Executive Committee of the National League for Democracy (NLD) issued a statement expressing its belief that political issues arising from the military coup cannot be resolved without the participation of the party chairperson, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in any discussions.
