1. Acting President said that the People’s Defense Forces and the people cannot be divided so easily
Acting President Duwa Lashi La said at the cabinet meeting (14/2023) of the National Unity Government held on April 11 that the people’s defense forces and the people cannot be divided so easily.
“The people were already well aware of the atrocities and bitterness inflicted by the military in the course of their lives, and they have suffered from their heinous acts. Therefore, the people’s defense forces that will eradicate the military council were created by the people themselves because of their needs. Trying to divide the people with such people’s defense forces is what the acts of the military council underestimating them. Therefore, I would like to warn you from here that people cannot be divided easily, and so don’t underestimate the people,” he said.
On February 1, 2021, after the terrorist military seized state power, and the Spring Revolution emerged with the public movement against the military dictatorship.
2. The NUG released the initial situation report on the military’s inhumane aerial attack in Kantbalu Township, Sagaing Region
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the National Unity Government released the initial situation report on the military’s inhumane aerial attack in Kantbalu Township, Sagaing Region, on April 12.
“On April 11, the military conducted airstrikes in Pazigyee Village, Kantbalu Town for two times; first time at 07:45 a.m. in the morning and the second time at 05:30 p.m. in the evening. According to initial reports, 62 civilians were reportedly killed with 70 people injured,” it stated.
There were many women, pregnant women and children among the casualties, and it stated that search and rescue operations were underway.
It is also reported that they are facing difficulties in identifying the bodies of the dead, challenges in communicating with local villagers, and an urgent need for food and medicine.
3. The Minister of Human Rights urged not to encourage the lies and propaganda of the terrorist military
On April 12, Union Minister U Aung Myo Min, NUG’s Ministry of Human Rights, urged not to encourage lies and propaganda by the terrorist military.
“The photos of the children of Pazigyi Village before they were bombed and killed are being spread. Actually, these photos are of when a charity donation was made in Karenni State. For propaganda or any other purpose, inaccurate photos should not be used. Let’s reveal justice according to the real facts. Don’t encourage the lies and propaganda of the terrorist military with incorrect information and photos,” said the minister.
The lobbies of the terrorist military are also spreading fake news through telegrams, and they are defending the airstrike on Pazigyi Village in Kanbalu.
4. A meeting between the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions was held
On April 12, the meeting between the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions (9/2023) was held.
At the meeting, Deputy Minister Dr. Ngai Tam Maung, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, and member of ILACC, gave an opening speech.
Following, relevant officials explained about the activities of corresponding ministries, and then, members of township people’s administrative bodies exchanged views with relevant officials regarding policies, directions, operations and challenges encountered on the ground.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister Dr. Ngai Tam Maung, Permanent Secretaries, Associate Secretaries, relevant officials from ministries, and members of township people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions.
5. It is said that the junta soldiers are living like dead people and are being monitored and controlled so that the army does not disintegrate
Deputy Minister Ja Htoi Pan, Ministry of Education, said that the junta soldiers are living like dead people and are being monitored and controlled so that the army does not disintegrate.
On April 12, the Deputy Minister reviewed the situation of the military forces.
“The junta soldiers are in a situation where they are living like dead people, ready to commit suicide, like the Nazis and Japanese soldiers in World War II. It is a state of being monitored and controlled by instilling false beliefs into the junta army so that it does not disintegrate. We all know the situation where the damage on the ground is so bad that they are relying on the Air Force. Because of Min Aung Hlaing’s actions, they are facing damage that has never been experienced in Myanmar military history. This is the best and last chance.”
Therefore, the deputy minister urged the public to continue to participate in the revolution, and reiterated that the Tatmadaw has been built for many years, but it is not a rock army.
6. People’s defense forces lowered their flags to half-mast as a mark of sorrow for the civilians who died in the airstrikes in Pazigyi Village, Kanbalu Township
People’s defense forces lowered their flags to half-mast as a mark of sorrow for the civilians who died in the airstrikes in Pazigyi Village, Kanbalu Township.
On April 12, in the morning and evening, half-mast ceremonies were held.
The 13th Battalion of Gangaw District held a half-mast salute for the civilians who were killed in the airstrike in Kanbalu Township, Pazigyi Village, in the early morning of April 12.
Similarly, Pakokku District No. 19 Battalion also held a half-mast salute for the civilians killed in the airstrike on the night of April 12.
On the morning of April 11, 2023, the coup terrorist military launched airstrikes on Pazigyi Village in Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Division, where civilians were gathering to discuss community issues.
As a mark of sorrow for the innocent people, including the children, who were killed during the aerial bombardment, the Ministry of Defence has instructed all PDF, PaKaHpa battalions and columns to salute the People’s Revolution Flag at half-mast from April 11 to 15.
7. The junta military launched an air strike with jet fighters into the village of Pinhinkhar-Tharyarkone, west of Banmauk
Some houses were damaged and five villagers were injured.
The junta military launched an airstrike with a jet fighter into the village of Pinhinkhar-Tharyarkone, west of Banmauk, damaging some houses and injuring five villagers.
On April 12, at 1:30 p.m., a bomb was dropped by a jet fighter in the village of Pinhinkhar-Tharyarkone, west of Banmauk, according to the Banmauk Revolution (BR).
“On April 12, at 1:30 p.m., a jet fighter dropped a bomb in the village of Pinhinkhar-Tharyarkone, west of Banmauk, damaging some houses and injuring five villagers in those houses,” it stated.
It was reported that one of the victims was seriously injured.
A similar air strike was carried out on March 24 in Nantnanttun-Kyukse Village, and the village of Kyaunglel was attacked twice on March 26 and April 8.
8. 15 junta troops were killed when they hit landmines twice in Takaung Ward of Thabeikkyin Township
On April 12, Takaung PaKaHpa confirmed the military news that 15 junta troops were killed when they hit landmines twice in Takaung Ward of Thabeikkyin Township.
“At 5:10 a.m., two 12-wheeled vehicles coming from Inn Net were blown up with 3 mines between 4-mile Village and 6-mile Village in Takaung Ward of Thabeikkyin Township. After the back of the car was hit, the junta troops fired back with small arms. Those 2 cars were detonated with 3 mines again at 5:15 a.m. near Naunglon Iron Bridge. The head of the front car was directly hit and destroyed by fire.”
In the 2 operations, about 15 junta troops were killed, and the dead bodies were brought back in 3 funeral cars from Takaung city.
According to reports, five other injured junta troops damaged and lost their limbs. The attack was said to be retaliation for the Kanbalu massacre.
9. Taungtha Township’s Tapinkan Village administrator and his companions were shot and killed on the Nyaung U-Myingyan Road and 3 guns were seized by the defense forces
Taungtha Township’s Tapinkan Village administrator and his companions were shot and killed on the Nyang Oo-Myingyan Road and 3 guns were seized by the defense forces.
On April 12, the Burmese Guerrilla Force-BGF announced the military news.
“On April 10, a car carrying the Tapinkan Village administrator and two of his companions was intercepted and attacked between Kawzi-Tamiketha on the Nyaung-U-Myingyan road,” it stated.
Tapinkan Village administrator and all his companions were reportedly killed and 3 carbines were seized.
10. The Police Battalion-28 in Yinmarbin Township, Sagaing Division, was fired with shock missiles, 60 mm, and 120 mm mortar bombs, directly hitting the buildings in the camp
On April 12, the Anti-Dictatorship Revolution People’s Army (DRPA) announced the military news that the Police Battalion-28 in Yinmarbin Township, Sagaing Division, was fired with shock missiles, 60 mm, and 120 mm mortar bombs, directly hitting the buildings in the camp.
“In response to the massacre of the people in Kanbalu, on April 11, at around 11:00 p.m., we fired at the Police Battalion-28 in Yinmarbin Township of Sagaing Division, with shock missiles, 60mm, and 120mm mortar bombs, which fell directly on the buildings in the camp.”
The explosion directly hit the buildings of the police battalion, injuring junta troops, and when they returned fire, two weapons fell into the village, killing a child.
On the afternoon of April 11, we reportedly fired shock missiles at a military council’s camp in Ahlelkyun Village, Kani Township.
11. CDF-Hakha Council announced that the Hakha Township USDP party office and all of its assets will be nationalized
CDF-Hakha Council has announced that the Hakha Township USDP party office and all of its property will be nationalized. On April 12, the CDF-Hakha Council notified Order No. (3/2023).
“Because the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) registered with the coup military council and will participate in the junta-held election, all of the party’s offices, all properties and all assets in Hakha Township will be seized today,” it stated.
It also stated that the CDF-Hakha Council will take necessary action on behalf of the people during the revolution.
- Acting President said that the People’s Defense Forces and the people cannot be divided so easily
- The NUG released the initial situation report on the military’s inhumane aerial attack in Kantbalu Township, Sagaing Region
- The Minister of Human Rights urged not to encourage the lies and propaganda of the terrorist military
- A meeting between the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions was held
- It is said that the junta soldiers are living like dead people and are being monitored and controlled so that the army does not disintegrate
- People’s defense forces lowered their flags to half-mast as a mark of sorrow for the civilians who died in the airstrikes in Pazigyi Village, Kanbalu Township
- The junta military launched an air strike with jet fighters into the village of Pinhinkhar-Tharyarkone, west of Banmauk
- 15 junta troops were killed when they hit landmines twice in Takaung Ward of Thabeikkyin Township
- Taungtha Township’s Tapinkan Village administrator and his companions were shot and killed on the Nyaung U-Myingyan Road and 3 guns were seized by the defense forces
- The Police Battalion-28 in Yinmarbin Township, Sagaing Division, was fired with shock missiles, 60 mm, and 120 mm mortar bombs, directly hitting the buildings in the camp
- CDF-Hakha Council announced that the Hakha Township USDP party office and all of its assets will be nationalized
