1. The terrorist junta works to kill the general public and obstruct humanitarian aid
The Union Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than warned that the terrorist war council, which is losing on all fronts, is working to kill the public and make it difficult for humanitarian aid. The Prime Minister said at the Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee’s meeting on January 12. The terrorist junta may hold a sham illegal election as their last exit, so the NUG government needs to develop and implement plans for possible political situations.
“The terrorist military council, which is losing on all fronts, is working to kill people and make humanitarian aid difficult. It can be seen that their aim is to instill fear in the people and create misunderstandings between not only the public and the revolutionary forces but also one organization and another,” the Union Prime Minister said. The attending members of the Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee clarified the decision made on (1/2023), the completed situation of previous processes, and the remaining procedures to be carried out, after which the attending officials discussed extensively. The Union Prime Minister, Mann Win Khaing Than, the chairperson of the Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee, led the meeting, which was attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and officials from various departments.
2. CRPH’s Security and Defense Committee meets with the Ministry of Defense
On January 11, the Security and Defense Committee of the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) held an online meeting with the Ministry of Defense. In the meeting, U Zay Lat, the chairman of the CRPH’s Security and Defense Committee, stated the following:
“The committee’s primary purpose is to listen to the voices of the revolutionary forces on the ground, to discuss and make recommendations to the relevant ministry, and to act as an intermediary. As our committee, we would like to inquire on behalf of the public about the Ministry of Defense’s activities, which are of the greatest interest to the public, and make discussions and recommendations to the ministry.”
Following that, the attending committee members inquired about the status of actions related to the One Year Plan in defense matters, cooperation with revolutionary alliance organizations, and the status of efforts to obtain international assistance, to which MOD Permanent Secretary U Naing Htoo Aung responded. The Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw reported that the chairman and members of the Security and Defense Committee, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense U Naing Htoo Aung, and other officials attended the meeting.
3. The NUG Ministry of Defense sent a congratulatory message on the 60th anniversary of Ta’ang National Revolution Day
On January 12, the NUG Ministry of Defense sent a congratulatory message on the 60th anniversary of Ta’ang National Revolution Day. “We would like to wish all Ta’ang national people mental and physical well-being on the occasion of the 60th Ta’ang National Revolution Day. Since 1963, the Ta’ang national people have taken up arms and resisted successive dictators. We pay tribute to all Ta’ang national heroes and martyrs who sacrificed their lives, blood, and wealth to fight during the revolution’s 60-year journey,” the statement said.
“After the military coup on February 1, 2021, the Palaung State Liberation Front and Ta’ang National Liberation Army have been resisting in a balanced and coordinated manner alongside revolutionary forces to eradicate the military junta, which is the people’s common enemy. At this time, we are proud to send this message with the best wishes that Ta’ang nationals and the entire Ta’ang people can work together to abolish the military dictatorship system and establish a federal democratic union,” the Ministry of Defense described.
4. The Ministry of Defense and the People’s Soldiers Arms Production Team (PSPT) collaborate on production activities
According to the report, the Ministry of Defense and the People’s Soldier Military Weapons Production Team (PSPT) are collaborating on production activities. The NUG Ministry of Defense stated the following on January 12:
“To achieve the Spring Revolution, the NUG Ministry of Defense has been continuously collaborating with the people’s soldiers and policemen who stood on the side of the people against the terrorist army. Furthermore, the people’s soldiers and police officers who stood by the public are already fighting, training, manufacturing military equipment, and performing public works in the NUG’s Ministry of Defense and People’s Defense Forces. People’s Soldiers Arms Production Team (PSPT) is also an organization led by soldiers who fight for the public and collaborate with the MOD to produce and supply military equipment.”
“The NUG’s Ministry of Defense will continue to welcome people who will stand on the side of the public, and those who were unable to join due to various reasons have already been issued an “Announcement on Inviting Key Informants,” so we encourage them to stand with the public as early as possible or to stand as key informants,” the Ministry stated.
5. Deputy Minister informs about the delivery of warm clothes and food to the people in war-evacuation areas
On January 12, Deputy Minister Ja Htoi Pan informed that she had been able to deliver warm clothing and food to people in war-evacuation areas. “This time, I was able to personally deliver the donations of our CDM education staff and other volunteers when I visited the war-evacuation areas. It’s not much, but it’s valuable because it’s a noble donation from CDM employees,” the Deputy Minister said. The donated items are warm clothes, clothing, 24-large packs of ladies’ monthly supplies, school stationery and warm hats and mufflers made by CDM teachers.
6. Needs Shelters for people fleeing the war in Bangkok Ward, Pekhon township
It has been reported that shelters are needed for people fleeing the war at Bangkok Ward in West Kayan village group of Pekhon township. The UKSY group announced the following on January 12:
“There are 60 war-displaced families living in the Bangkok Ward of Pekhon township’s West Kayan village, and over 300 people urgently need rice, oil, salt, and shelter for accommodation.”
According to a CDM teacher, the displaced people who moved to the Bangkok ward lived in the former RC monastery and lived comfortably thanks to the monk’s assistance. They have been fleeing the war for a year and eight months due to battles and have come from villages like Demoso, Pekhon, and Mongpai. Some people have arrived through the Kawnghwet refugee camp.
7. Over 1000 lakhs worth of drugs were seized along with two female drug dealers in Pinlebu township
It has been reported that over 1000 lakhs worth of drugs were seized along with two female drug dealers in Pinlebu township. On January 12, the NUG’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration released the following:
“On January 11, at 5:30 p.m., during a field inspection by the District Public Administration, Township Public Administration, Township Public Defense, and Ward and Village Tract Administration Groups between two villages in Pinlebu Township, Sagaing division, 594 cups of narcotic (heroin) soap (7128 grams) with a total value of 1,485,000 kyats were arrested, along with two female drug dealers.” The Public Administration Group of Pinlebu township has announced that the two arrested female defendants are being prosecuted in accordance with procedures.
8. Members of the NPDF conducted an inspection at the Taungtha – Mahlaing Road
In the South exit of Natogyi city, Natogyi (NPDF) conducted an inspection at the intersection of Taungtha-Mahlaing Road. On January 12, Natogyi People Defense Force, Myingyan District’s battalion No.4, informed the following:
“Members of the NPDF are conducting an inspection at the intersection of Taungtha-Mahlaing Road near the south exit of Natogyi city. The public should cooperate and participate in it.” Natogyi People Defense Force, Myingyan District’s battalion No.4, is also a revolutionary force fighting to inflict as much damage on the junta troops as possible.
9. Pale township’s battalion/forces provide security for local farmers to safely harvest over 180 acres of pigeon peas
According to the report, Pale township’s battalions and forces provided security for local farmers to harvest over 180 acres of pigeon peas safely. On January 12,
Pale township-based Pale Battalion-1 informed the following:
“From December 27 to January 11, battalions under the NUG Ministry of Defense provided security for local farmers to harvest over 180 acres of pigeon peas by order of Pale township’s PAF, PDF, and PSF.” According to the report, the locals around the Inmahtee’s Pyu Saw Htee camp were able to harvest their crops successfully due to the security provided by the defense forces.
10. A terrorist group kills a member of the National League for Democracy (NLD)
According to the report, U Myo Lin, a member of the National League for Democracy from Hteinkangyi village in Myittha Township, was killed by a terrorist group, and the body was not returned to his family. On January 12, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) released the following:
“On January 3, the terrorist group arrested U Myo Lin, a member of the NLD party from Hteinkangyi village in Myittha township, Mandalay Region. They notified family members to come to the hospital because U Myo Lin was sick, but the family found him dead.”
It is said that U Myo Lin’s body was found with serious wounds on his feet, hands, and knees and a hole in his head. The terrorist group buried U Myo Lin’s body according to their plan on January 7 without returning the body to the family.
11. Danger Force-LPDF bombs junta troops for the fourth time with drone
The junta troops, begging for money in Ayadaw township, were bombed for the fourth time with a drone. On January 12, Danger Force (LPDF) confirmed the news at 10:49 a.m. “On January 12, at 10:49 a.m., junta troops begging for money in Ayadaw township were bombed for the fourth time with a drone, resulting in numerous injuries and deaths,” the Danger Force (LPDF) said. The operation was jointly conducted by Danger Force LPDF, Ngwe Dwin Revolution Force (NDRF), MRTF Force, Thapyay Nyo Guerrilla Force, Ayadaw Bone Naing (ABN- PDF), Prince of Mines Underground Guerrilla Force, IBEX Force, and Ruby Brotherhood Guerrilla Force.
- The terrorist junta works to kill the general public and obstruct humanitarian aid
- CRPH’s Security and Defense Committee meets with the Ministry of Defense
- The NUG Ministry of Defense sent a congratulatory message on the 60th anniversary of Ta’ang National Revolution Day
- The Ministry of Defense and the People’s Soldiers Arms Production Team (PSPT) collaborate on production activities
- Deputy Minister informs about the delivery of warm clothes and food to the people in war-evacuation areas
- Needs Shelters for people fleeing the war in Bangkok Ward, Pekhon township
- Over 1000 lakhs worth of drugs were seized along with two female drug dealers in Pinlebu township
- Members of the NPDF conducted an inspection at the Taungtha – Mahlaing Road
- Pale township’s battalion/forces provide security for local farmers to safely harvest over 180 acres of pigeon peas
- A terrorist group kills a member of the National League for Democracy (NLD)
- Danger Force-LPDF bombs junta troops for the fourth time with drone
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