NUG investigates more than 60 misconduct complaints amid governance changes

What happened

The National Unity Government (NUG) Home Affairs and Immigration Ministry told DVB it has investigated over 60 of around 100 misconduct complaints filed internally since its formation in April 2021. These complaints come from civilians and NUG members relating to alleged abuses including misuse of power, extortion, arbitrary arrests, and sexual misconduct, according to NUG Deputy Minister Kyaw Ni.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. One notable case involved Kyi Pyar, former permanent secretary at the NUG Prime Minister’s Office, suspended in late 2025 after multiple allegations by former staff. Though cleared of corruption in February 2026 and having resigned for health reasons, her husband was dismissed for nepotism. Specific outcomes or wider disciplinary actions remain undisclosed.

The NUG has undergone governance restructuring, reducing its ministries from 17 to 12 since 2021, including dissolving the Ministry of Human Rights in August with plans to establish an independent commission. This reflects evolving institutional strategies in a contested control environment where the NUG holds some towns in Sagaing Region, seized by allied People’s Defense Force units.

Known from the source

• The NUG was established in April 2021 by lawmakers elected in 2020 but ousted in the 2021 coup.
• Over 100 misconduct complaints have been filed against NUG officials or members since 2021.
• More than 60 complaints have been internally investigated according to the NUG Home Affairs and Immigration Ministry.
• Complaints include alleged abuse of power, extortion, arbitrary arrests, and sexual misconduct.
• Kyi Pyar, former NUG Prime Minister’s Office permanent secretary, was suspended after staff allegations but later cleared of corruption and resigned citing health reasons.

What remains unclear

These internal probes signal the NUG’s attempts to maintain oversight and discipline within its ranks amid broader instability caused by Myanmar’s ongoing conflict and military junta repression. However, gaps in transparency and details on investigation results limit clear assessment of effectiveness.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Details and outcomes of other internal investigations aside from the Kyi Pyar case. Specific actions taken against individuals found responsible for misconduct. Current status and timetable of the planned independent human rights commission.

Evidence note

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Original source: DVB English. Open the source.