1. Acting President Duwa Lashi La urged to work hard with additional victory results in the revolution of the military dictatorship
Acting President Duwa Lashi La said at the cabinet meeting of the National Unity Government (19/2023) held on May 16 that we should work hard with additional victory results in the revolution of the military dictatorship.
“In the new year of 2023, we gave political words of encouragement and organizing words. In addition, we did things to inspire the public. Remembering these things, we would like to urge to work diligently to meet the public’s expectations as much as possible at the end of this year. We all know that the public’s expectations are at their highest during the Spring Revolution. Although we cannot fulfill all of the public’s expectations at the same time, we should not do the kind of actions that make the public hopeless. That is why I urge to work hard with additional victory results in the military dictatorship revolution,” said the Acting President.
Since January 1, 2023, the operations carried out by PDF units have included 44 military post capture battles, 6 attacks on air bases, 9 attacks on Defense Industries (DI), and 11 attacks on enemy headquarters.
2. NUG Union Minister for Human Rights met with MPs from various political parties in New Zealand, including prominent New Zealand media, inside the New Zealand Parliament building
NUG Representative Office – Australia announced on May 17 that the Union Minister for Human Rights, U Aung Myo Min, met with members of parliament from various political parties in New Zealand, including prominent New Zealand media, inside the parliament building.
“On the morning of 17-5-2023, the National Unity Government, Union Minister for Human Rights, H.E. Aung Myo Min received media interviews in the New Zealand Parliament by the prominent New Zealand media agency, the New Zealand Herald, Stuff, and Newsroom.
After that, the Union Minister attended a cross-party meeting with Mr. Simon O’Connor MP from the National Party, Ms. Vanushi Walters MP, Ms. Rachel Boyack MP, Mr. Ibrahim Omer MP, and Ms. Arena Williams MP from the Labor Party, Ms. Golriz Ghahraman MP from the Greens Party. This evening, the Union Minister for Human Rights will attend a dinner organized by a senior minister of the New Zealand government,” it stated.
3. The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions
On May 17, the meeting between the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions (14/2023) was held.
At the meeting, Union Minister U Nai Tun Pe @ U Nai Suwunna, Ministry of Labour, and member of ILACC, and Union Minister of Commerce Daw Khin Ma Ma Myo, gave opening speeches respectively.
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 Mandalay and Magway Divisions.
4. Almost 5.4 million people were affected by Cyclone Mocha, and more than 100,000 people in villages in Magway and Sagaing were affected by severe floods
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) Myanmar reported that almost 5.4 million people were affected by Cyclone Mocha, and more than 100,000 people in villages in Magway and Sagaing were affected by severe floods,.
“Almost 5.4 million people are estimated to have been in the path of cyclone crossed Rakhine and the Northwest. Public infrastructure was badly damaged,” it stated.
In addition, more than 100,000 people in Magway and Sagaing were affected by severe floods, and humanitarian partners continue with their field observations in various locations in Sittwe and other townships.
5. Cyclone Mocha damaged more than 100 houses, including a school, in 22 villages in Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone
On May 17, PSLF/TNLA confirmed that more than 100 houses, including a school, were damaged in 22 villages in Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone due to Cyclone Mocha.
On May 14 and 15, Cyclone Mocha, a very powerful cyclone with a wind speed of more than 100 mph, damaged more than 100 houses, including a school, in 22 villages in Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone.
Due to the impact of Cyclone Mocha, heavy rain and strong wind lashed Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone, damaging 14 houses from 7 villages in Kutkai Township, Thanlwin District; 40 houses from 4 villages in Manton Township, Shweli District; 32 houses from 2 villages in Namhsan Township, Mogok District; 22 houses from 9 villages in Namhkam Township, Manawng District, for a total of 108 houses, as well as schools and public shelters.
At present, it has been reported that people whose houses have been destroyed in the storm-affected villages are in need of food and medicine for their livelihood and health.
6. The United States is providing an initial $200,000 to supplement ongoing relief activities in Myanmar through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
It is reported that the United States is providing an initial $200,000 to supplement ongoing relief activities in Myanmar through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
On May 17, the U.S. Embassy issued a statement on Cyclone Mocha Response Efforts as follows:
“As the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha becomes known, we join the people of Myanmar in mourning those lost and are taking immediate action to support humanitarian response efforts. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the United States is providing an initial $200,000 to supplement ongoing relief activities.
This additional funding will provide for critical shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance in Rakhine and Chin States.
In the days prior to Cyclone Mocha’s landfall, U.S. government partners mobilized humanitarian response operations, including prepositioning emergency food, shelter materials, core relief items, and medical supplies.
The U.S. government is working with partners on the ground to evaluate impact and priority needs.”
7. Terrorist military council troops bombed Sawlon Village in Bawlakhe Township with a fighter jet
Terrorist military council’s fighter jet bombed Sawlon Village in Bawlakhe Township, Karenni State.
On May 17, at around 4:00 a.m., the terrorist military council bombarded the village with a fighter jet, according to the Bawlakhe PDF.
“Sawlon Village in Bawlakhe Township, Bawlakhe District, Bawlakhe Township, Karenni State, was bombed by a fighter jet of the terrorist military council on May 17 at around 4:00 a.m. In the bombing, a 17-year-old girl was killed and 4 elderly men were injured,” it stated.
2 buildings of the village medical center were destroyed by the plane bombing. 6 houses were damaged and a monastery was slightly damaged.
There have been 3 incidents of aerial bombardment by the terrorist military council on residential villages in Bawlakhe District, so the people should be carefully prepared for air defense.
Due to the aerial bombardment, 2 village medical clinics, 6 residential houses were damaged, and a monastery was slightly damaged.
There have been 3 incidents of aerial bombardment by the terrorist military council on residential villages in Bawlakhe District, so the people were warned to be carefully prepared for air defense.
8. A junta convoy coming from Zeetaw (Pyu) Village to Sinchaung (Pyu) Village in Yesagyo Township was hit by 10 cluster mines, killing 8 junta lackeys
On May 17, Township People’s Defense Force – Yesagyo confirmed the military news that 8 junta lackeys were killed when a junta convoy coming from Zeetaw (Pyu) Village to Sinchaung (Pyu) Village in Yesagyo Township, Magway Division, was hit by 10 cluster mines.
“On May 17, people’s defense comrades attacked a junta convoy of 3 vehicles with a force of about 80 soldiers, who were believed to shift for deployment from Zeetaw (Pyu) Village to Sinchaung (Pyu) Village in Yesagyo Township, near Kyikan Village, with 10 cluster mines,” it stated.
It is known that 8 junta lackeys were killed and at least 10 were injured due to the mine attack.
Despite the continuous firing of large and small weapons by the junta troops, the people’s defense comrades were able to retreat unharmed.
9. Over 5 junta soldiers were killed in an intercepted mine attack between Banlamut Village and Nyaungpingone Village in Tanintharyi Township, where the terrorist military council soldiers came on foot
On May 17, around 8:00 a.m., the Tanintharyi Township People’s Defense Force informed that a mine attack was carried out between the villages of Banlamut and Nyaungpingone in Tanintharyi Township.
“On May 17, around 8:00 a.m., Tanintharyi Township People’s Defense Force launched an interceptive mine attack between Banlamut Village and Nyaungpingone Village in Tanintharyi Township, where the terrorist military council soldiers came on foot,” it stated.
It is reported that 8 members of the terrorist military council were seriously injured by landmines, and more than 5 were killed.
Although the terrorist junta troops fired heavy weapons, all the comrades of the People’s Defense Force were able to retreat safely.
10. Terrorist junta troops raided Ngar Shan Village in Chaung-U Township and opened fire indiscriminately, killing a local man on the spot while seriously injuring his wife
Terrorist junta troops reportedly raided Ngar Shan Village in Chaung-U Township and opened fire indiscriminately, killing a local man on the spot while seriously injuring his wife.
AAPP (Assistance Association for Political Prisoners) reported on the current situation on May 17.
“On May 11, at around 6:30 p.m., junta forces raided and set fire to Ngar Shan Village, Chaung-U Township in Sagaing Region. In addition, they fired heavy weaponry indiscriminately, killing a local named San Linn on the spot, while seriously injuring his wife,” it stated.
Since the February 1, 2021 coup and the emergence of the Spring Revolution, a total of (3,519) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians have been killed.
11. Holding the banner “Accept difference and unite as strength”, youths protested in Launglon Township against the military dictatorship
Holding the banner “Accept the difference and unite as strength,” youths protested in Launglon Township against the military dictatorship.
On May 17, the LGBT Community, a member force of the DDMSC (Dawei District Democracy Movement Strike Committee), led the opposition movement in Launglon Township, Dawei District.
It is said that the movement was made against physical and psychological violence against people of different sexual orientations, including against the military dictatorship.
In the movement, holding the banner “Accept the difference and unite as strength”, many local women and young people participated and marched shouting anti-military slogans.
- Acting President Duwa Lashi La urged to work hard with additional victory results in the revolution of the military dictatorship
- NUG Union Minister for Human Rights met with MPs from various political parties in New Zealand, including prominent New Zealand media, inside the New Zealand Parliament building
- The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions
- Almost 5.4 million people were affected by Cyclone Mocha, and more than 100,000 people in villages in Magway and Sagaing were affected by severe floods
- Cyclone Mocha damaged more than 100 houses, including a school, in 22 villages in Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone
- The United States is providing an initial $200,000 to supplement ongoing relief activities in Myanmar through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Terrorist military council troops bombed Sawlon Village in Bawlakhe Township with a fighter jet
- A junta convoy coming from Zeetaw (Pyu) Village to Sinchaung (Pyu) Village in Yesagyo Township was hit by 10 cluster mines, killing 8 junta lackeys
- Over 5 junta soldiers were killed in an intercepted mine attack between Banlamut Village and Nyaungpingone Village in Tanintharyi Township, where the terrorist military council soldiers came on foot
- Terrorist junta troops raided Ngar Shan Village in Chaung-U Township and opened fire indiscriminately, killing a local man on the spot while seriously injuring his wife
- Holding the banner “Accept difference and unite as strength”, youths protested in Launglon Township against the military dictatorship
