1. Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann said that the revolution is getting closer and closer to victory
On May 5, Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann stated in his message to the 2-Year Anniversary of the Establishment of the People’s Defence Force (PDF).
“Our revolution has come closer to victory. No matter how difficult and harsh it may be, let’s continue to persevere with the spirit that the revolution must prevail. Unite with each other,” said the Prime Minister.
In addition, the People’s Defence Forces have been able to be deployed everywhere, and 2023 is a year that will determine the change. So, it is necessary to respect the command to achieve military objectives, according to the Union Prime Minister.
2. The Minister of Defence said that there is no reason for the People’s Revolution to falter due to the atrocities of the terrorist military council
There is no reason for the People’s Revolution to falter because of the atrocities of the terrorist military council, said Defence Minister U Yee Mon.
The Defense Minister U Yee Mon said this in his speech to PDF comrades on May 5.
“In Anyar, a large number of historic villages dating back hundreds of years have been burned down. This is not only the destruction of people’s houses and property, but also the history of our country and our national culture. It can only be said that the cowardly military council has been committing war crimes like a blind man is not scared of ghosts. It will only strengthen the determination that there is no reason for the people’s revolution to falter because of these atrocities, that the revolution must prevail, and that the revolution must be successful in order to bring criminals to justice,” said the minister.
Currently, the terrorist military has killed more than 3,000 people and burned down more than 60,000 houses.
3. In the last two years, the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and allied ethnic revolutionary groups have collectively taken action, resulting in the elimination of at least 30,000 enemy forces
In the last two years, the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and allied ethnic revolutionary groups have collectively taken action, resulting in the elimination of at least 30,000 enemy forces.
The NUG Ministry of Defence stated in a press release of 2 Years Anniversary of the Establishment of the People’s Defence Force (PDF):
“In the last two years, the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and allied ethnic revolutionary groups have collectively taken action, resulting in the elimination of at least 29,650 enemy forces and the injury of 11,230 others. Furthermore, over 13,000 members of the army and police force have defected and joined the people’s side, indicating their opposition to the coup.
Furthermore, the ministry provides specific guidance and oversight to ensure that all units of the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and People’s Defence Organizations (PDO/Pa-Ka-Fa) under its command and control follow the Chain of Command and Code of Conduct as instructed.”
4. From January to April, 2023, there were 193 drone attacks by townships, and 44 camp capture battles were conducted
From January to April, 2023, there were 193 drone attacks by townships, and 44 camp capture battles were conducted.
On May 5, the People’s Defense Force (Military Headquarters) of the Ministry of Defence reported the military news attacking the enemy in the first 4 months of 2023.
From January to April. 2023, the first 4 months of the One-Year-Strategic Plan, the enemy troops were attacked with offensives, “Guerrilla Warfare”, with the “People’s War Strategy” approach. Not only the enemy’s front bases and columns but also their rear bases, such as battalion headquarters, regional military command (RMC), infantry division headquarters (Ta-Ma-Kha), operations command headquarters (Sa-Ka-Kha), regional command headquarters (Da-Ka-Sa), air bases, defense equipment factories (Ka-Pa-Sa), military airfields, and oil storage tanks, were attacked with bombs dropped by drones, improvised launchers, and long-range rockets.
As for the confirmed operations between January and April, 2023, there were 193 drone attacks by townships, 44 camp capture battles, 26 important target attacks and numerous ground contact battles, resulting in the deaths of 3,948 enemy troops and their supporters, and 1,760 injuries.
Operations were able to be conducted in Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing Division, Magway Division, Tanintharyi Division, Mandalay Division, Yangon Division, Ayeyarwady Division, Bago Division, Karen State, Mon State, Kachin State, Chin State, Karenni (Kayah) State, Shan State (Southern), and Shan State (Northern).
5. Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s Special Meeting will be held on May 8
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s special meeting will be held on May 8, the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) announced on May 5th.
“After the illegal seizure of power, the terrorist military led by Min Aung Hlaing is intentionally increasing war crimes and crimes against humanity, including airstrikes against civilians, and mass killings. We will call on the international community, including the United Nations Security Council, to take effective measures to end the terrorist military’s illegal actions and human rights violations as soon as possible through a special meeting.”
The Special Meeting of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw to be held on May 8, 2023 (Monday), at 10:00 am will be broadcast live on the CRPH Facebook page for the public to watch.
6. India-based Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) sold the Myanmar port project to be built in Yangon at a loss of 150 million dollars
It is reported that India-based Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, sold the Myanmar Port project to be built in Yangon at a loss of 150 million dollars. Adani Ports has announced the sale of the Myanmar Military Port Project to Solar Energy Limited for US$30 million.
“Adani Ports has ignored questions from Justice For Myanmar asking who owns Solar Energy Limited and where they are registered, a shocking breach of transparency over a major asset that belongs to the people of Myanmar and has been under the illegal control of the military conglomerate, Myanmar Economic Corporation.
The announcement suggests that Adani will finally stop developing the port, hours after we exposed them for continuing to pump funds into an asset that they know enriches the genocidal Myanmar military.
Adani Ports’ business in Myanmar and their attempts to exit have been deeply irresponsible and demonstrate the company’s serious human rights failures.
We call on Adani Ports to divest responsibly from Myanmar, disclose their human rights due diligence, full details of the buyer and mitigate and remedy harm done as a result of their business with Myanmar Economic Corporation,” Justice For Myanmar stated.
After the American government sanctioned the Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC), the Yangon port project was resold at a reduced price of 30 million dollars. Adani’s investment in Myanmar is estimated to be up to 195 million US dollars.
7. A sergeant was killed and a gun and bullets were seized in an attack on the outpost under LIB-27 in Bogale as part of Ayeyarwady Nan Htike Aung Operation
A sergeant was killed in an attack on the outpost under LIB-27 of Bogale, Ayeyarwady Division, as part of the Ayeyarwady Nang Htike Aung Operation, and a gun and bullets were seized. On May 5th, Hinthada District Battalion announced the military news.
“On May 4, a sergeant guarding a pier outpost in Padekaw Village, Bogale Township, was successfully shot and cleared as part of the Ayeyarwady Nan Htike Aung operation,” it stated.
It is said that a sergeant was killed in the operation and an MA3 gun, 14 rounds of ammunition, and a mobile phone were seized. The attack was carried out in cooperation with the Bogale PaKaHpa and its alliance.
8. A 6-wheeled vehicle with more than 30 junta soldiers that came from the side of Kyarnyat, near Mataung Village in Thabeikkyin Township, was exploded with mines
A 6-wheeled vehicle with more than 30 junta soldiers that came from the side of Kyarnyat, near Mataung Village in Thabeikkyin Township, was exploded with mines. On May 5, Tagaung PaKaHpa confirmed the military news.
“On May 4, at 9:45 a.m., a 6-wheeled vehicle with more than 30 junta soldiers coming up from the side of Kyarhnyat, near Mataung Village, Thabeikkyin Township, was attacked with 2 mines, and the enemy suffered many injuries and died,” it stated. The car also stopped and the enemy fired a few shots back, but the comrades were able to retreat without harm.
9. Movement against military dictatorship held in Yangon
A movement against the military dictatorship was held in Yangon. On May 5, the youth led the movement somewhere in Yangon.
The movement was organized by the All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABFSU), the Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS) and the Youth for a New Society (YNS) joined forces to strongly oppose the unjust arrests and death sentences imposed by the terrorist fascist military on democracy activists, including Bakatha comrade Kaung Set Paing.
The movement was carried out in Yangon with the banner “The Revolution cannot be killed by sentencing the revolutionaries to death”.
On April 25, the terrorist military council imposed an arbitrary death sentence on the field representative of the North Okkalapa Student Union (ABFSU), Ko Kaung Set Paing
- Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann said that the revolution is getting closer and closer to victory
- The Minister of Defence said that there is no reason for the People’s Revolution to falter due to the atrocities of the terrorist military council
- In the last two years, the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and allied ethnic revolutionary groups have collectively taken action, resulting in the elimination of at least 30,000 enemy forces
- From January to April, 2023, there were 193 drone attacks by townships, and 44 camp capture battles were conducted
- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s Special Meeting will be held on May 8
- India-based Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) sold the Myanmar port project to be built in Yangon at a loss of 150 million dollars
- A sergeant was killed and a gun and bullets were seized in an attack on the outpost under LIB-27 in Bogale as part of Ayeyarwady Nan Htike Aung Operation
- A 6-wheeled vehicle with more than 30 junta soldiers that came from the side of Kyarnyat, near Mataung Village in Thabeikkyin Township, was exploded with mines
- Movement against military dictatorship held in Yangon
