Spring Revolution Daily News for 25 July

The National Unity Government (NUG) In Kantbalu Township of Sagaing Region, a member of Pyusawti Militia was shot at close range while he was in charge of security at Zarty Village. Reportedly, a G3 gun was confiscated. In Kawthaung Township, the People’s Defence Force caught a junta soldier, who had fled from the junta army for the third time, together with 400 WY tablets. On Thursday, the NUG’s Union Resource Management Team conducted a meeting (11/2026). On the fifth anniversary of Special Operation Force, a focal person named Ko Aung San Shar stated that the revolution had not weakened as the junta spread propaganda and its chances for victory had increased instead. He also called not to be divided. Revolution Activities U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim held a virtual press briefing on July 24, 2026, addressing U.S. participation in the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. He emphasized the U.S. stance supporting ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus on the Myanmar crisis and discussed joint international efforts alongside the FBI to target illegal transnational cyber scam centers operating in Myanmar and the region. On Thursday, Sagaing Unit Strike Group conducted an event themed- ‘Honor the past, build the future’. Ayeyarwady Dragon (Wetlet) took part in the comedy performance competition in which revolution forces could compete. The Alliance of Chin Refugees (ACR) chairman warned that Malaysia’s directive suspending UNHCR registrations will likely increase undocumented refugees and escalate security risks. According to Malaysian media outlets, Malaysia plans to repatriate approximately 5,000 detained Myanmar nationals using naval ships. Muslims of Myanmar Multi-ethnic Consultative Committee, established after the 2021 military coup, conducted an event on their 5th anniversary in Mae Sot of Thailand. Bangladesh’s foreign minister stated that the Rohingya people are stateless “by design” rather than by chance. In Sagaing Region, strike groups and local people conducted movements in memory of the 4th year of the execution of U Jimmy, U Phyo Zayar Thaw, Ko Hla Myo Aung and Ko Aung Thura Zaw. ASEAN Special Envoy stated that Myanmar junta leaders are still distant from participating in high-ranking meetings of ASEAN. According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), 124 people have lost their lives in Sagaing Region in 2026 due to the junta’s activities. In Monywa Prison of Sagaing Region, the junta’s authorities with guns ready for fire threatened the prisoners while political prisoners were leading an event on the 79th Martyrs’ Day. Reportedly, they also arrested the event organizers by force. In Yebyu Township of Tanintharyi Region, there was an attack on a junta convoy from Three Pagoda Village. Reportedly, 4 junta members including a navy captain died. Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) In Thandwe Township of Rakhine State, the junta army conducted an aerial bombing on a local monastery and its neighbourhood in Ngapale. According to the Arakan Army, 7 people, including a monk and a child, were injured in the incident. The junta’s planes have been flying over Mindat many times, making aerial detections. The General Secretary of Chin People’s Union-Chin People’s Army warned to take security precautions including avoiding gatherings. The Military Junta The junta leader Min Aung Hlaing ordered to reduce nationwide fuel allocation by 30% to reduce the spending of foreign currency. Reportedly, a litre of petrol increased by nearly 200MMK and a litre of diesel by over 400MMK in Yangon Market. After the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the junta’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement that ASEAN Member States should respect and uphold ASEAN’s fundamental principles enshrined in the ASEAN Charter such as respect for the sovereignty of Member States and non-interference in internal affairs. The junta propaganda media claimed that six robbers from the Millionaire Gold Shop in Mandalay had been arrested. Myanma Gems and Jewelry Exhibition was held at the Jiegao International Jade & Jewellery Trade Centre in Ruili, Yunnan Province of China. It was attended by the junta’s Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Hsan Oo. Upper Paung Laung Hydropower Plant suffered major flood damage worth 20 billion MMK and shutdown from Typhoon Yagi, and its restoration has been completed. The military junta reported that 4 women passengers on Yangon-Mandalay DEMU Train had been charged at Pyinmana Police Station for their undisciplined actions. The junta’s Deputy Minister for Construction said that when referring to rehabilitation and construction, it also means development for MSMEs, cooperative systems, agricultural and livestock sectors. After repairs to the damaged transmission line between Pakokku and Nyaungpingyi were completed, electricity was restored to towns across Pakokku District starting from July 23.