NUG says Mingin school ban is not national policy, cites local security concerns

A move by local resistance authorities to block parents from sending their children to schools in junta-controlled towns has sparked controversy. The National Unity Government (NUG) has stated that the measure is not national policy and is due to local security concerns. The NUG spokesperson said the decision was made to address "security issues" in the Mingin region and is not a nationwide school closure policy. "This is not applicable to the entire country," the spokesperson added. "This is to address specific situations in the Mingin region." The move has drawn criticism from some parents and educators, who argue that it infringes on children's right to education. However, the NUG maintains that the safety of children is a top priority and that resistance authorities are taking necessary measures to ensure the safety of the local community. The issue highlights the broader challenge of ensuring access to education and the safety of children amidst the ongoing conflict and instability across Myanmar.