May 30, 2025
In the revolutionary-controlled areas, six members of the NUG (National Unity Government) have been killed, but the actual circumstances remain undisclosed.
In the townships of Sagaing Region, where revolutionary forces are active, there have been increasing reports of NUG members being killed without any apparent cause. From August 2024 to May 2025, six individuals have been reported killed, according to available information.
On the night of May 23, in the western part of Wekalet Township, Sagaing Region, near the village of Gyoe Pyoe Kone, two individuals were found dead in a rice field. They were identified as U Myo Aung, 30, a member of the People’s Administration Office from Wekalet Township, and Ma Ei Mon Kyo, 32, from Thayet Kone village. A local resident from Tha Gyi Kone village reported that U Myo Aung had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while Ma Ei Mon Kyo had a single wound to her back.
While some reports suggest that the military junta’s forces were responsible for the killings, confirmation is lacking. The local resident also mentioned that the deaths could be due to personal conflicts unrelated to political affiliations.
On April 30, two individuals were killed in Yin Mar Pin Township, Kanbalu District. They were identified as Ko Pho Si, a commander of the B-12 PDF (People’s Defense Force), and a female CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) health worker. Reports indicate that the female health worker had shot Ko Pho Si, and he subsequently took his own life. However, upon examination, both individuals had gunshot wounds to their chest and head, suggesting that the deaths were not self-inflicted but rather targeted killings.
On January 2, in Kawthoung Township, a local administrator named U Aye Maung was killed by an unknown assailant approximately one mile from his residence. The NUG’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation condemned the murder and pledged to take appropriate action.
On January 6, in Kanbalu Township, U Thein Wai, a local administrator, was killed at his home. According to local residents, two armed individuals arrived on a motorcycle and shot him.
On November 4, 2024, in Kanbalu Township, U Win Thein, the NUG’s education officer, his wife, and their child were killed.
In late August 2024, in Aung Thar Township, Ko Than Htike, a central committee member and finance officer of the YRF (Revolutionary Youth Force), was also killed. However, the exact circumstances remain unclear.
In areas controlled by revolutionary forces, there have been several incidents of NUG members being killed. However, the lack of transparency and accountability makes it difficult to ascertain the true nature of these events. A member of the NUG’s Ministry of Defense stated that the absence of rule of law and the presence of armed groups complicate efforts to investigate and prosecute these cases.
The killings can be categorized into three types:
- Members of revolutionary groups being killed due to personal conflicts or disagreements.
- Individuals who were not well-liked by the public being targeted.
- Incidents arising from disputes over resources or authority within the revolutionary groups.
The lack of rule of law and the dominance of armed groups make it challenging to investigate and prosecute these killings effectively.
credit to Kachin Wave
