By Moe Nya / MPA
Twelve former staff members of Myanmar’s civilian National Unity Government (NUG) have issued a direct challenge to their leadership, demanding an urgent personal hearing over a stalled investigation into alleged abuse of power and sexual harassment at the highest levels of the administration.
In an open letter sent on Thursday to the NUG Acting President, the Prime Minister, and the Chairman of the legislative body (CRPH), the group called for a Zoom meeting to address why an inquiry launched more than two months ago has failed to produce results.
The row centres on allegations against Daw Kyi Pyar, the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, and her husband, U Nyi Nyi Min.
The whistleblowers, all former employees of the Prime Minister’s Office, originally filed a complaint on 19 November 2025.
They provided detailed evidence accusing the Permanent Secretary and her husband of a range of misconduct, including human rights violations, financial corruption, abuse of power, and sexual harassment within the workplace.
An investigation committee was subsequently formed, interviewing the 12 complainants and five witnesses between late November and mid-December.
However, despite promises from the team leader that the process would conclude within a month, no report has been published.
Tensions have escalated after the complainants reported that, instead of receiving a verdict on their grievances, they are now being targeted by the administration.
The group says they have been summoned for questioning regarding alleged breaches of the “Official Secrets Act”—a move they characterise as a retaliatory tactic designed to silence them.
“We have already cooperated fully for the sake of justice,” one of the complainants said. “There is little left for us to do but appeal to the public and notify donor organisations to audit the finances involved.”
Another complainant dismissed the government’s counter-accusations as disingenuous.
“We do not believe this counter-complaint is honest. All 12 of us consulted and refused to attend the summons on two separate occasions.”
The scandal comes at a sensitive time for the NUG, which relies on moral authority and international support in its struggle against Myanmar’s military junta.
Observers warn that the delay in resolving the issue risks damaging the administration’s reputation for accountability.
“This case is something everyone in the revolution is watching,” said a member of the public regarding the dispute. “People want to know if the NUG’s reforms are genuine and if they are truly honest with the people.”
In their open letter, the former staff members warned that dragging out a case involving corruption and abuse of power “undermines public trust in the revolutionary government.”
They are demanding full transparency regarding the delay and the immediate release of the investigation’s findings.
