1. Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann attended the meeting of the CDM Success Committee
It is reported that Union Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Thann attended the meeting of the CDM Success Committee.
On May 14, a meeting of the CDM Success Committee organized by the National Unity Government was held.
The Union Prime Minister attended the meeting, as did the secretary of the committee, committee members, focals of CDM employees.
In the previous meetings, the Union Prime Minister said to present the difficulties of CDMs through the relevant departments and to solve these difficulties.
In the “Report to the public on the 2nd anniversary of the National Unity Government”, it stated that, about 4,000 million Myanmar Kyats were used to support the emergency needs of 20% of the CDM heroes out of all CDM heroes (210,639) connected with the CDM Success Committee. Ministries are also supporting the CDM staff of their relevant ministries.
2. The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady and Bago Divisions
On May 14, the meeting between the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady and Bago Divisions (19/2023) was held.
At the meeting, Union Minister U Nai Tun Pe @ U Nai Suwunna, Ministry of Labour, and member of ILACC, and Union Minister Dr. Tu Hkawng, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, gave opening speeches, respectively.
At the meeting, according to the direction of Cyclone MOCHA, it will travel to northern Rakhine State, Chin State, Magway Division, Sagaing Division, and Kachin State. Thanks to Facebook, everyone can know the dangers of storms in advance nowadays, but it is necessary to pass on the information to the residents of villages where there is no access to the internet. Especially, the ministers are concerned about war refugees in the Chin, Magway, and Sagaing regions, where there are not enough preventive measures. So, the ministers instructed to give help in advance.
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 Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady and Bago Divisions.
3. Due to Cyclone Mocha, it was initially reported that 6 people were dead and 73 houses were destroyed
Due to Cyclone Mocha, it was initially reported that 6 people were dead from landslides and broken trees.
On May 14, it was initially reported that a total of 6 people were dead all over the country due to the cyclone.
On May 14, at 6:15 a.m., due to the collapse of a retaining wall lined with rocks onto a residential house in San Sai ward in Tarchileik, Shan State, a man and a woman were killed.
Then, at around 8 a.m., a policeman died from the fall of a tree on the ascending part of the Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin road, near Anesakhan in Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay Division, as well as a civilian from Tazaung Yoe Village in Yegyi Township, Ayeyarwady Division.
Similarly, in Taungup and Ramree townships, a male youth and a female were dead from the fall of trees.
In addition, it was initially reported that 73 houses were damaged by Cyclone Mocha. In Sittwe, due to the strong winds, the MPT telecommunication tower was broken down and communications were cut off.
Some of the long-living trees were fallen, and the roofs of some houses were destroyed in Sittwe. About 50 houses from Shwe Oo Khin Village near Kantharyar in Gwa Township and 23 houses in Taungdwingyi in Magway were also damaged.
The above data was released by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, according to the initial report.
4. There were damages at CDF-Tonzang headquarters due to the Cyclone Mocha
On May 14, the CDF-Tonzang informed that there were damages at the CDF-Tonzang headquarters due to Cyclone Mocha.
According to the report, it was learned that the roofs of buildings of the CDF-Tonzang were heavily damaged due to the impact of Cyclone Mocha during the night of May 13.
Currently, Sittwe City in Rakhine State is suffering the most from the cyclone.
5. Due to continuous rain in Salingyi Township, people were warned to be aware of the possibility of landmines moving and explosion
In Salingyi Township, due to continuous rains, people were warned to be aware of the possibility of landmines moving and explosion.
On May 14, Salingyi Township People’s Administrative Body warned the public as follows:
“Due to continuous rains, the landmines prepared to fight against the frequent invasion of the terrorist military council troops in our township are moving, and explosions may occur from errors. So we want to warn the people not to travel on the footpaths unnecessarily, and not to travel (absolutely) to the areas where the military council troops are passing by.”
Currently, due to Cyclone Mocha, rainfall and landslides are occurring in Myanmar.
6. The Cobra Column announced that in the 3-day battle in Karen State, 8 enemies were killed and 27 were injured
On May 14, military news was released by the Cobra column that 8 enemies were killed and 27 were injured in the 3-day battle in Karen State.
“In Lat Khat Taung and Kyauk Mine areas of Myawaddy Township, joint forces such as our forces of KNU Brigade 6, including KNU/KNLA, Cobra Column-1, Black Leopard Column, Federal Wings, and Golden Eagle, etc., are conducting clashes against the terrorist military council troops of LIB-118, IB-8, IB-275, and BGF Battalion-1019,” it stated.
On May 11, the whole day of fighting and firing heavy weapons took place, 2 comrades of the joint forces were injured due to the enemy’s firing of a lot of heavy weapons.
On May 12, when the military council’s column marched to the guard post occupied by the Cobra Column, a skirmish took place, and 12 from the enemy’s side were wounded, 4 were killed. 4 comrades from the columns were injured.
On May 13, the military council fired continuously with heavy weapons at the areas occupied by the joint forces and the battle broke out. In the battle, 15 enemies were injured and 4 were killed.
It is reported that 4 comrades from the column were injured and one bravely sacrificed his life due to the enemy’s continuous firing of heavy weapons.
7. Junta soldiers and Pyu members of Ywar Thit Kone Village stationed at Innpat Kway Market Row west of Khin-U Township, were attacked with 14 sets of landmines when they returned to their camp, killing 12
It is reported that junta soldiers and Pyu members of Ywar Thit Kone Village stationed at Innpat Kway Market Row west of Khin-U Township, Sagaing Division, were attacked with 14 sets of landmines when they returned to their camp, killing 12.
The Khin U Special Force Organization – KSO confirmed that on May 14, at 8:10 am, they attacked the junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee members.
“At around 6:30 a.m., over 30-strong junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee memers from the Ywar Thit Kone Village stationed at Innpat Kway market rows in the west side of Khin-U Township were attacked with 14 sets of landmines at 14 points at 8:10 a.m., when they returned to their station by joint forces of the KSO forces, the township PaKaFa and local locals,” it stated.
As a result of the mine attack, about 12 junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee members were killed on the spot, and they retreated with many wounded. It was reported that one G-3 ammunition box and 15 rounds of 7.62 ammunition were seized from them.
8. Most of the areas in Palaw Township have been controlled by the People’s Defence Force and allied forces
Most of the areas in Palaw Township have been controlled by the People’s Defence Force and allied forces.
On May 14, the news and information department of the Military Region Sub-Division No. 3 informed.
“After martial law was declared on February 2, 2023, by the terrorist military council in Palaw Township, Myeik District, within the Southern Military Region, Military Region Sub-Division No. 3, the People’s Defence Force and allied forces have gained dominance and control over most of the areas in Palaw Township. The terrorist military council troops are currently only in 3 towns of Palaw, Pala, and Palauk, and the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and allied forces have the upper hand in Palaw Township, so we are ready for a military battle at any time,” it stated.
In addition, the People’s Defence Force (PDF) and allied forces in the Southern Military Region, Military Region Sub-Division No. 3, have been able to mainly control the eastern side of the Dawei-Myeik Main Road and have been able to spread towards the sea villages at the moment.
During the 3 months that martial law was declared, at least 60 soldiers of the military council, including an officer, were killed and at least 50 were injured.
9. As of May 2023, a total of 74 CDM soldiers and policemen who came to contact the People’s Hero within 60 days of participation of CDM were awarded 50 million kyats.
As of May 2023, it was reported that a total of 74 CDM soldiers and policemen who came to contact the People’s Hero within 60 days of participation of CDM were awarded 50 million kyats.
In May, the People’s Hero informed as follows:
“As of May 2023, 57 CDM soldiers and 17 CDM policemen, for a total of 74 CDM heroes, who came to contact the People’s Hero within 60 days of participation of CDM were awarded 50 million kyats. In order to achieve the victory of the revolution, we welcome and invite the members of the military and police who are serving in the armed forces of the terrorist military council to participate more in CDM and take the people’s side.”
In order to get the support and award money provided by the “People’s Hero” Project, individuals who want to participate in CDM either themselves or through the person in charge of the relevant organizations can contact the Telegram link of the “People’s Hero” Project.
- Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann attended the meeting of the CDM Success Committee
- The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady and Bago Divisions
- Due to Cyclone Mocha, it was initially reported that 6 people were dead and 73 houses were destroyed
- There were damages at CDF-Tonzang headquarters due to the Cyclone Mocha
- Due to continuous rain in Salingyi Township, people were warned to be aware of the possibility of landmines moving and explosion
- The Cobra Column announced that in the 3-day battle in Karen State, 8 enemies were killed and 27 were injured
- Junta soldiers and Pyu members of Ywar Thit Kone Village stationed at Innpat Kway Market Row west of Khin-U Township, were attacked with 14 sets of landmines when they returned to their camp, killing 12
- Most of the areas in Palaw Township have been controlled by the People’s Defence Force and allied forces
- As of May 2023, a total of 74 CDM soldiers and policemen who came to contact the People’s Hero within 60 days of participation of CDM were awarded 50 million kyats.
