1. The terrorist army’s actions of destroying villages are cowardly, the Union Prime Minister says
The Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than said that the terrorist army’s actions of destroying villages are cowardly. The Union Prime Minister added that in an interview in January. “They cannot win the people’s defense forces and ethnic organizations. As a result, they bombed the villages with planes and fired cannons. They are dividing the public and us. They stated that they are doing this because of PDFs and ethnic organizations. Otherwise, the villages will not be destroyed. It was a cowardly act,” the Prime Minister said. The terrorist army burned down more than 40,000 houses nationwide, and Sagaing and Magway are the most affected regions.
2. The MSNBC Channel broadcasted Myanmar’s struggles for democracy and Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung’s talks and discussions
The MSNBC Channel broadcasted Myanmar’s struggles for democracy and Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung’s talks and discussions. The NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung informed the news on January 8. “The struggle for democracy of the people of Myanmar, as well as the talks of Foreign Minister Daw Zin Ma Aung, were broadcasted by the US-based MSNBC television channel,” it described alongside the television. The National Unity Government has been providing real-time information on the brutality of the terrorist army against the people of Myanmar.
3. Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt says to strengthen and prioritize the ethnic alliance relations
According to the Union Minister of Home Affairs, U Lwin Ko Latt, ethnic alliance relations should be strengthened and prioritized. U Lwin Ko Latt stated that on January 8 at a meeting of the NUG Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee and Public Administration Groups of the Tanintharyi and Ayeyarwady regions:
“I am proud of all of you for persevering through the two years of revolution, we worked diligently, and despite the difficulties, we were united until today. Governance must be linked to the one-year strategy, and we all know that governance is very subtle and deep, based on political experience. It is necessary to strengthen and pay special attention to ethnic alliance relations as the administration is a major challenge. Furthermore, the department’s policies and guidelines must be established and combined with the practical activities on the ground, and decisions must be made,” the Minister said.
Following that, the Department of Public Administration explained the structure and functions of the Central Complaints Committee, as well as the activities associated with the collection of excise tax and mineral tax, and Public Administration Groups from Tanintharyi and Ayeyarwady regions discussed the difficulties encountered on the ground and what they want to know. U Lwin Ko Latt, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration, the vice chairman (1) of the Interim Local Administration Central Committee, led the meeting, which was attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Union Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Department Officials, and members of Public Administration Groups from Tanintharyi and Ayeyarwady regions.
4. The NUG Ministry of Human Rights releases a statement regarding violent torture in Pathein Prison
The NUG Ministry of Human Rights released a statement regarding violent torture in Pathein Prison. The Ministry of Human Rights announced the news on January 8. According to the facts gathered by the NUG Ministry of Human Rights, on the 5th and 6th of January 2023, at Pathein prison, one person was killed, approximately 70 were injured, and one was still missing due to the violence of the terrorist group’s prison staff. The NUG Ministry of Human Rights stated that, in addition to this incident, it will make efforts to bring about justice in various ways, including reporting the violence, torture, and arbitrary killings in the prison to the relevant United Nations and international organizations.
5. A fake election will cause conflicts in the country without becoming a political outlet for the military group
A fake election, it is claimed, would not provide a political outlet for the military group, but would instead lead to conflicts in the country. Daw Myat Thida Tun, a member of the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, said at the Information Session hosted by the Zomi Federal Union (ZFU) on January 8.
“The fake election that they are trying to hold will cause conflicts in the country and make the situation worse without providing a political outlet for the military group. We would like to encourage political parties planning to join the military council to stand with the public, as well as non-CDMers serving in the dictator’s mechanism for various reasons to come and join the public as soon as possible” Daw Myat Thida Tun said. The Zomi Federal Union (ZFU) officials and members of the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw such as Daw Myat Thida Htun, U Robert Nyal Yal, U Win Naing, U Zay Lat, U Nay Myo, U Zaw Min Thein, U Si Thu Maung, as well as officials from other invited organizations attended the meeting.
6. Eight health organizations issued a warning to non-CDM staff to stop oppressive attacks on CDMers immediately
According to the report, eight health organizations issued a warning to non-CDM employees to stop oppressive attacks on CDMers immediately. Eight health organizations jointly issued a statement on January 8 regarding non-CDM staff. “As non-CDM employees will be punished according to public justice laws based on their level of participation in terrorist activities, they are strongly advised to stop reporting complaints as well as psychological and physical harassment of CDM health workers immediately,” the statement described. Furthermore, it is stated that we would like to encourage the general public to provide effective psychological and physical support for CDM employees, including job opportunities.
7. Protests in front of the terrorist military council’s embassy in South Korea
There was a protest in front of the terrorist military council’s embassy in South Korea. According to the report, the people of Myanmar in South Korea organized a joint protest in front of the military council’s embassy on January 8. The strike was led by the Korea-Myanmar Cooperation Organization, the Myanmar Federation of Democratic Victory Organization (Korea), and the Korean People’s Association for Myanmar Affairs. After that, they protested against the unjust killing of innocent ethnic people by the terrorist army and lackeys.
8. The Black Rangers Force attacks the Super One KTV in Monywa City with grenades
It is reported that the Black Rangers Force attacked the Super One KTV in Monywa city with grenades. The Black Rangers Force attacked with grenades on January 7, led by the Monywa Steel Guerrilla force, the source confirmed. Moreover, small-scale shootings have been carried out in the past as a warning, and the shop has been warned to stop receiving support from junta troops and to close for a limited time in the future.
9. The junta troops burn Moegyoepyin and Kaing villages in the Salingyi township
According to the report, junta troops burned down Moegyoepyin and Kaing villages in Salingyi township and expanded forces with helicopters in Pale township. According to the Yinmabin District No. 7 battalion of the Pale township, the junta troops expanded their forces with helicopters on the evening of January 8. “About 100 terrorist junta troops who burned down Moegyoepyin and Kaing villages in Salingyi township were transported by two helicopters and brought to Kandaunt area police station in Pale township. We would like to notify the revolutionary forces in Pale township and the people in the surrounding area to be cautious,” it described. It has been warned to prepare in advance because a raid on the Pale area is highly likely.
10. Two women resistance fighters blew up suicide bombing themselves to avoid arrest by Myanmar junta
Two women resistance fighters carrying homemade landmines blew up suicide bombing themselves while being inspected by junta troops. On January 8, the Kawlin KR Team confirmed the news as follow:
“On the morning of January 7, when the military council column that marched around Kawlin city raided from Kyoetkone and Waryonkhon villages to Minchan and Tegyikone (now Mintegyi), two female resistance fighters carried a hand-made mine and drove ahead of the column with a motorcycle. When they unexpectedly met the front point of the military council’s column and were about to check the motorcycle, they clicked the remote control that had brought it and finished the junta troops.” According to the KR Team, the two women who died were Daw Su Su Yi, 45, and Ma Hnin Si Hlaing, 20.
11. The Kawkareik-Asia battle in Kayin state kills 48, including 2 majors, and hurts 61
According to the report, 48 people were killed in the Kawkareik-Asia battle in Karen State, including 2 majors of the terrorist military council, and 61 were injured. The Cobra column released the military news on January 8. The terrorist military council’s territorial forces, including KhaLaYa 230, 231, 97, 104, artillery 547, KhaMaYa 9 under the 44th Division, and Division 11, invaded Kawkareik South Asia Road and Kawtnwe village in large numbers and clashed with joint security forces.
The joint forces like KNLA 18 Battalion, 27 Battalion, Cobra Column, Wormwood Column, White Tiger Column, White Dragon Column, Federal Wings Drone Force, and Golden Eagles Drone Force had long-time clashes with military council troops. As a result, 10 people from the Cobra column were injured, 1 person was killed, 4 people were injured from the Wormwood column, and 3 people were injured from the White Dragon column. During the battle, the Cobra column seized 2 MA3, 1 MA2 (machine gun), 12 boxes of ammunition, 29 40 mm shells, 2 sandal mines, 6 grenades, 2 RPG shells, 3 cartridges, 1 60mm bullet, 1 Enagar, 650 rounds of 7.62 bullets, 565 rounds of 5.56 bullets, and 6 bulletproof helmets, as well as the 18th KNLA battalion captured 1 MA3 and destroyed 2 enemy armored vehicles.
12. The People’s Defense Forces conducted a mine attack on three military vehicles on the Sagaing-Myinmu Road
On the Sagaing-Myinmu road in Sagaing, the defense forces conducted a mine attack on 3 military vehicles coming from Sagaing. The Moe Nyo Revolution Force (M.N.R.F) announced military news on January 8 as follow:
“At 7:00 p.m. on January 7, three military vehicles coming out of Sagaing on the Sagaing-Myinmu road were attacked with mines by the Moe Nyo Revolution Force (M.N.R.F.).” It is said that the last trailer of the three vehicles was attacked by five mines near NapeKyu Zayat, Myinmu township. Although the car stopped in place, the accident was still being investigated because it happened at night. The operation was jointly carried out by Moe Nyo Revolution Force (M.N.R.F.) and PENTAGRAM, and they were able to retreat safely.
- The terrorist army’s actions of destroying villages are cowardly, the Union Prime Minister says
- The MSNBC Channel broadcasted Myanmar’s struggles for democracy and Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung’s talks and discussions
- Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt says to strengthen and prioritize the ethnic alliance relations
- The NUG Ministry of Human Rights releases a statement regarding violent torture in Pathein Prison
- A fake election will cause conflicts in the country without becoming a political outlet for the military group
- Eight health organizations issued a warning to non-CDM staff to stop oppressive attacks on CDMers immediately
- Protests in front of the terrorist military council’s embassy in South Korea
- The Black Rangers Force attacks the Super One KTV in Monywa City with grenades
- The junta troops burn Moegyoepyin and Kaing villages in the Salingyi township
- Two women resistance fighters blew up suicide bombing themselves to avoid arrest by Myanmar junta
- The Kawkareik-Asia battle in Kayin state kills 48, including 2 majors, and hurts 61
- The People’s Defense Forces conducted a mine attack on three military vehicles on the Sagaing-Myinmu Road
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