1. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s portrait was presented to the President of Timor-Leste
On July 3, the President of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta, announced it on social media.
The Union Minister of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government, Daw Zin Mar Aung, met with the President of Timor-Leste, José Ramos Horta, and presented a portrait of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, which the President accepted.
The swearing-in ceremony of the new government of Timor-Leste was also attended by Daw Zin Mar Aung, Union Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government, and U Lin Thant, NUG representative of the Czech Republic.
2. Defence Minister U Yee Mon said that after centering Nay Pyi Taw, the military junta that is occupying the country will be eradicated
At the closing ceremony of the Pyi Taw Win campaign held on July 3, Union Minister of the Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government, U Yee Mon, said, “After centering on Nay Pyi Taw, we will fight and eliminate the military junta that is occupying the country.”
“All the way to Nay Pyi Taw means that our comrades are marching with the aim of taking the current Nay Pyi Taw as the center and then fighting and eliminating the military junta that is occupying the country and handing the people’s power back to the people,” said the Union Minister.
In addition, the Defence Minister said that the PDF comrades are now capable of fighting on all military fronts.
Currently, more than 300 People’s Defense Force (PDF) battalions and 250 township people’s organizations (PaKaFa) have been formed.
3. Union Minister U Nai Suwunna attended the meeting between the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing Division
On July 3, the meeting between the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing Division (26/2023) was held.
At the meeting, Union Minister for Labour U Nai Tun Pe @ U Nai Suwunna, a 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, Permanent Secretaries, Associate Secretaries, officials from ministries, and members of the township people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing Division.
4. Union Minister U Htin Linn Aung said that the whole country needs to be liberated
At a public meeting with Chin ethnics held in the United States on July 2, Union Minister U Htin Linn Aung of the Ministry of Communications, Information and Technology said, “The whole country needs to be liberated.”
“We know that there are 9 townships in Chin State. One township alone can’t be liberated. Only one Chin State can’t be liberated. We need to free the whole country. The whole country is in prison and has not yet been liberated,” said the Union Minister.
At present, ethnic forces and the People’s Defense Forces have control over areas in Karenni State, Chin State, Sagaing Region, and Magway Region.
5. The total number of people killed during the Spring Revolution reached 3,744
On July 3, AAPP reported about the current situation after the military coup that the total number of people who had been killed during the spring revolution reached 3,744.
“Since the February 1, 2021 coup and the emergence of the Spring Revolution, a total of (3,744) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians have been killed through military crackdowns against the pro-democracy movement,” it stated.
Since the coup in 2021 until July 3, 2023, a total of (23,670) people were arrested and among them, (19,312) are currently under detention, (6,645) of whom are serving sentences.
6. The terrorist military council gate was fired near the paper mill in Thein Za Yat, Kyaikto Township
At 10:30 a.m. on July 3, the Souls Takers UG informed that they had opened fire at the military council gate near the Paper Mill in Thein Za Yat, Kyaikto Township.
“At about 10:30 a.m. on July 3, our Souls Takers UG group opened fire from car on the terrorist military council gate near the Paper Mill in Thein Za Yat, Kyaikto Township, Mon State,” it stated.
Encountering the military council’s reinforcement in ambush, we exchanged fire and one Pyu under the military council was killed.
7. The terrorist junta soldiers who came to remove the anti-dictatorship banner on the city exit signboard next to Yangon-Pyay Road in Paungde Township were detonated
It has been reported that the terrorist junta soldiers who came to remove the anti-dictatorship banner on the exit signboard of the town next to the Yangon-Pyay road in Paungde Township were detonated.
On the morning of July 3, the Paungde People Defense Force (PPDF 3601 Battalion) attacked the junta soldiers who came to remove the banner hanging on the city’s exit signboard.
“On July 3, at 8:15 am, the Paungde People Defense Force conducted a remote mine attack on the 5 terrorist junta soldiers from Paungde Township who came to take down the banner “The whole country is united, the whole nation is red, peacock stomped Min Aung Hlaing’s head” hanging on the city’s exit signboard next to Yangon-Pyay Road, Paungde Township, Pyay District, Bago Region. The damages are still being investigated,” it stated.
It is reported that the brave comrades of the Paungde People Defense Force were able to conduct the mission safely without any difficulties.
8. The Supporters Cup soccer tournament will be held in Daegu, South Korea
The Myanmar Federal Democratic Mission Coalition (MFDMC) announced on July 3 that the second Supporters Cup soccer tournament will be held in Daegu, South Korea.
As the second Supporters’ Cup soccer tournament will be held in Daegu, South Korea, sports fans and football teams are invited.
Businesses have also been invited to organize the Revolution Fund football tournament, which is intended to be held with 16 participating teams. It is reported that team awards and best player awards by position are also planned.
The first-place team will receive 1200,000 won, the second-place team will receive 800,000 won, as well as individual player prizes.
9. The campaign “Yoma Calling” has raised a fund of about 110,000 USD
On July 3, “Yoma Calling” Campaign informed the fund raised by the campaign “Yoma Calling” has reached about 110,000 USD.
“About USD 110,000 has been raised at Day-9, a Happy Monday. Let’s keep this up for us to be able to go frenzy in Yoma, to dance with music, and to race and play with amusement along the Sittaung River basin. Let’s continue support to reach 200,000 USD within 2 weeks,” it stated.
The campaign “Yoma Calling” will be conducted from June 25 to July 16 in order to raise the required budget for the Salmon Operation in order for our comrades in Yangon, Bago, and Ayeyarwady regions to be able to return home.
The Salmon Operation is an operation designed to gain territorial dominance over the Bago Yoma and Sittaung River basins, which is important for the military strategy of the Spring Revolution.
10. A public strike movement against the military dictatorship holding the banner “Boycott the Fascist Election, Bravely Walk the Federal Road” was conducted in Launglon Township
On the afternoon of July 3, led by the Dawei District Movement Strike Committee (DDMSC) a public strike against the military dictatorship holding the banner “Boycott the Fascist Election, Bravely Walk the Federal Road,” was conducted in Launglon Township.
The movement was conducted under the banner “Boycott the Fascist Election, Bravely Walk the Federal Road,” and many women, youths, and local residents participated in the strike.
- Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s portrait was presented to the President of Timor-Leste
- Defence Minister U Yee Mon said that after centering Nay Pyi Taw, the military junta that is occupying the country will be eradicated
- Union Minister U Nai Suwunna attended the meeting between the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Sagaing Division
- Union Minister U Htin Linn Aung said that the whole country needs to be liberated
- The total number of people killed during the Spring Revolution reached 3,744
- The terrorist military council gate was fired near the paper mill in Thein Za Yat, Kyaikto Township
- The terrorist junta soldiers who came to remove the anti-dictatorship banner on the city exit signboard next to Yangon-Pyay Road in Paungde Township were detonated
- The Supporters Cup soccer tournament will be held in Daegu, South Korea
- The campaign “Yoma Calling” has raised a fund of about 110,000 USD
- A public strike movement against the military dictatorship holding the banner “Boycott the Fascist Election, Bravely Walk the Federal Road” was conducted in Launglon Township
