1. Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann said that the National Unity Government is already preparing to properly manage the Emergency Operation Center
The Union Prime Minister said at a special meeting of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw held on May 8 that the National Unity Government is already preparing to properly manage the Emergency Operation Center.
“We, as revolutionary forces, need to be vigilant because the military council can carry out more attacks against children regardless of nationality, place, time, age, or gender. Now, the National Unity Government is also preparing to properly manage the Emergency Operation Center, and there is also cooperation with the allied forces,” he said.
In addition, the Union Prime Minister added that the terrorist military seems to be very afraid of the fact that the NUG is able to manage administration, education, health, justice, tax collection, and humanitarian issues in the controlled areas.
2. The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approved a proposal to urge the UN Security Council and the international community to take effective measures against the terrorist military council.
It is reported that the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approved a proposal to urge the UN Security Council and the international community to take effective measures against the terrorist military council.
At the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw held on May 8, the proposal was submitted by Sagaing Region, Kalay Township Pyithu Hluttaw Representative Daw Aye Aye Mu (aka) Daw Shar Mee.
The proposal was discussed and supported by the MPs.
U Tun Myint, secretary member of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Representative Committee (CRPH), read and submitted the draft decision for the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw to make a decision regarding the important proposal.
Regarding the important proposal, the Hluttaw’s opinion was obtained to approve the draft resolution of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and the Hluttaw Speaker announced that all the members of the Hluttaw agreed and approved the draft resolution.
The terrorist military council committed a series of massacres, and on April 11, an aerial bombardment of the Pazigyi Village of Kanbalu Township in Sagaing Division, killed 174 people.
3. The NUG Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement of condemnation regarding the attack on the convoy of diplomats on the way to provide humanitarian aid (9/2023) on May 8, 2023
The official statement is as follows:
“The National Unity Government condemns in the strongest terms the attack that took place yesterday on the envoy vehicle in Taunggyi.
Such attacks are contrary to the principles of the National Unity Government and to our revolution. We are committed to the rule of law and to international principles, including the Geneva Conventions. We will always support the safe delivery of humanitarian aid.
This attack was neither ordered nor condoned by the NUG or by its partners.
The NUG Ministries of Home Affairs and Defence have already started to conduct an investigation into this incident. This will be complicated, as the attack took place in junta-controlled territory. It will be conducted diligently, and with careful regard to both law and fact, and its results will be published in line with our commitment to transparence.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
National Unity Government”
4. The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing Division
It was reported that the meeting between the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing Division (18/2023) was held.
It was held on May 8 at 3:00 p.m., and Union Minister U Nai Tun Pe @ U Nai Suwunna, Ministry of Labour, and member of ILACC, gave an opening speech.
Following, officials from ministries explained the activities of relevant ministries, and then members of the 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 Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Associate Secretaries, relevant officials from ministries, and members of the township people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing Division.
5. The Ministry of Justice said that the military council is blatantly committing war crimes by attacking hospitals, schools, Red Cross convoys, and religious buildings
The Ministry of Justice said that the military council is blatantly committing war crimes by attacking hospitals, schools, Red Cross convoys, and religious buildings.
On May 8, the Ministry of Justice of the National Unity Government stated this in a welcome message for International Red Cross Day.
Since the arbitrary coup on February 1, 2021, the military council has blatantly committed barbaric war crimes such as brutally shooting peaceful protestors, shooting, arresting and imprisoning doctors, health workers, and volunteers helping the injured, attacking civilians who are not military targets, and attacking hospitals, schools, Red Cross convoys, and religious buildings that are protected by International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
The Ministry of Justice said that it is sending this message of gratitude to the medical rescue workers, doctors, medics, and health workers at home and abroad who are working hard to protect the lives of the people of Myanmar, despite the dangers of such a brutal military dictatorship.
6. More than 90 lakh kyats of tax were collected in March through 9 gates in Pale Township
It is reported that more than 90 lakh kyats of tax were collected in March through 9 gates in Pale Township, Sagaing Division.
On May 8, the Pale Township People’s Administration announced the tax distribution.
“The tax collected by 9 gates in Pale Township was made into a list and distributed according to NUG’s financing policy rate. In March 2023, the total tax received after deducting the expenditure of 9 gates is 9,483,800 kyat,” it stated.
The tax received for the “PaAFa” sector has been allocated to the relevant officials through the resolution of the meeting for humanitarian, health, education, development, and office expenses. It is said that the tax received for the “PaKaFa” process will be allocated accordingly to the members of the township “PaKaFa”, the PDF battalions based in Pale Township and the district “PaKaFa”.
7. Military council troops stationed at the old immigration office at the corner of the High Road in Monywa were shot and one junta soldier was killed on the spot
Military council troops stationed at the old immigration office at the corner of the High Road in Monywa were shot and one junta soldier was killed on the spot.
The Golden Eagle Force-Monywa confirmed that on May 8, around 12:00 noon, there was a shooting attack on the soldiers stationed at the old immigration office at the corner of High Road in Monywa.
“At around 12:00 noon on May 8th, the Golden Eagle Force-Monywa, together with the Ponnaka Guerilla Force and the Brothers Revolution Force-Monywa, opened fire on the junta soldiers stationed at old immigration office at the corner of High Road Top, Monywa,” it stated.
A junta soldier died on the spot after being hit by the bullet in the left chest and right thigh. Another was reportedly hit in the right arm.
The junta soldiers fired recklessly in fear, but the comrades were able to retreat successfully without harm.
8. 6 corpses of junta soldiers who abandoned by the terrorist military council troops were found during the clearing of the area near Seik Sku gem mine in the west of Banmauk Township
It is reported that 6 corpses of junta soldiers who were abandoned by the terrorist military council troops were found during the clearing of the area near Seik Sku gem mine in the west of Banmauk Township.
On May 8, the Banmauk Revolution-BR force confirmed it.
“In April, the local defense forces reported that they found 6 corpses left behind by the terrorist military council troops while clearing the area near Seik Sku gem mine, west of Banmauk Township, where the battle with the terrorist military council troops took place,” it stated.
It is reported that the bodies were properly buried by the defense forces.
On the morning of May 8, there were reports of a clash between the terrorist military council forces and the PDF and defense forces near Kyaunglel Village in Banmauk Township.
9. Junta troops that invaded Htauk Shar Ai Village, Kanbalu Township in Sagaing Region abducted 15 locals
It was reported that 15 locals were abducted by junta troops that invaded Htauk Shar Ai Village, Kanbalu Township in Sagaing Region.
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) reported in its daily briefing in relation to the Military Coup on May 8:
On the morning of May 7, around 50 junta forces from Light Infantry Battalion-361 attacked Htauk Shar Ai Village, Kanbalu Township in Sagaing Region, and set it on fire. Additionally, they also abducted around 15 locals, who ran into the junta personnel during the event.
Since the coup in 2021 to May 8, a total of (21,973) people were arrested and among them (17,750) are currently under detention, (5,804) of whom are serving sentences.
- Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann said that the National Unity Government is already preparing to properly manage the Emergency Operation Center
- The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approved a proposal to urge the UN Security Council and the international community to take effective measures against the terrorist military council.
- The NUG Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement of condemnation regarding the attack on the convoy of diplomats on the way to provide humanitarian aid (9/2023) on May 8, 2023
- The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing Division
- The Ministry of Justice said that the military council is blatantly committing war crimes by attacking hospitals, schools, Red Cross convoys, and religious buildings
- More than 90 lakh kyats of tax were collected in March through 9 gates in Pale Township
- Military council troops stationed at the old immigration office at the corner of the High Road in Monywa were shot and one junta soldier was killed on the spot
- 6 corpses of junta soldiers who abandoned by the terrorist military council troops were found during the clearing of the area near Seik Sku gem mine in the west of Banmauk Township
- Junta troops that invaded Htauk Shar Ai Village, Kanbalu Township in Sagaing Region abducted 15 locals
