1. As the revolution accelerates, there will always be those who want to create problems, so caution should be exercised in all sectors, the Union Prime Minister said
“As the revolution accelerates, there will always be people who want to create problems, so caution should be exercised in all sectors,” Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann said at the cabinet meeting (23/2023) of the National Unity Government held on July 11.
“The more the revolution accelerates, the more we see victory. There will always be those who want to create problems, so we need to be careful for every sector as much as possible. The closer we get to the goal, the more we will have to work hard, so it is most important that we can march together from all sides at this time when we are getting closer to victory,” said the Union Prime Minister.
Currently, lobbyists that support the terrorist junta are spreading false news on Telegram and social networks, defaming the revolutionary forces.
2. The NUG Foreign Minister responded that the actions of the Thai Foreign Minister have undermined the unity among regional ASEAN countries rather than helping to solve Myanmar’s issue
In an interview on July 12, Union Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the NUG, Daw Zin Mar Aung, said that the actions of the Thai Foreign Minister have undermined the unity among regional ASEAN countries rather than helping to solve Myanmar’s issue.
“What is the representation of the Thai Foreign Minister, in the caretaker government, in this meeting? We have serious questions about his responsibilities. This is not only unhelpful in solving our country’s problems, but also undermines the unity of ASEAN in the region,” said the Union Minister.
On July 9, as part of a day trip to Nay Pyi Taw, Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai disclosed to the media that he had met with the terrorist military council, as well as State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
However, some news outlets also reported that he was not able to meet with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and most Myanmar people commented on social networking sites that Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai had lied about the Myanmar issue.
3. The People’s Defence Force – Federal Column under the Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government held a Batch (4) military training completion ceremony
The People’s Defence Force – Federal Column announced on July 12 that the Batch (4) military training completion ceremony of the People’s Defence Force – Federal Column under the Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government was held.
“For more than a year, our Column has produced well-disciplined and strong-minded members of the People’s Defence Forces, and now is Batch (4). In addition, they are also studying advanced military skills and are trying to attack the enemy as effectively as possible,” it stated.
According to the Federal Column, the comrades who were able to be produced with the support of the public are fighting not only in the region but also in the frontline battlefields of the allied region.
Comrades also took the pledge of allegiance and drank oath water at the completion ceremony.
4. At a public meeting with Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye in Sacramento, United States of America, the attendees donated gold and silver jewelry along with over 10,000 US dollars to the Myanmar war refugees
It is reported that during a public meeting with Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye in Sacramento, United States, the attendees donated gold and silver jewelry along with over 10,000 US dollars to the Myanmar people displaced by the war.
On July 11, Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye met and greeted the Myanmar community near Sacramento, California.
At the meeting, Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye said, “The revolution is a people’s revolution, and it is the responsibility of the people’s government and the people to provide protection and support to the people. Only then will the people be able to fully participate in the revolution. In order to support this, I would like to urge the public to support the campaigns for the fall of the military dictatorship and the aid to Anyar, organized by MOPFI and MOHADM collaboratively.”
The meet-and-greet event was led by the Free Burma Action Committee-Sacramento, and the Myanmar community who attended the event donated 10,600 USD along with gold and silver jewelry to help those who fled their homes in Myanmar.
Furthermore, Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye will visit California’s major cities; Los Angeles on July 14 and San Francisco on July 16, where he will meet with the Myanmar community and relevant American officials.
5. Union Minister U Nai Suwunna attended the meeting between the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions
On July 12, the meeting between the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions (22/2023) was held.
Union Minister for Labour U Nai Tun Pe @ U Nai Suwunna, a member of ILACC, attended the meeting and 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 Mandalay and Magway Divisions.
6. The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of International Cooperation of the National Unity Government visited Italy and met with Mayors, government officials and Parliamentarians in Parma and Rome
The Myanmar Community In Italy confirmed on July 12 that the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of International Cooperation of the National Unity Government visited Italy and met with Mayors, government officials and Parliamentarians in Parma and Rome.
“David Gum Awng, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of International Cooperation of the National Unity Government, visited Italy in June 2023, and met with mayors, government officials, and parliamentarians, Myanmar community in Parma and Rome. He discussed the current situation in Myanmar, the improvements and achievements of the revolution and the bilateral cooperation plans between Italy and Myanmar,” it stated.
Organized by the Italy Burma Friendship Association, Giuseppe Malpeli held a meeting with the Mayor of Parma and members of the Executive Committee on June 22 during his week-long trip to Italy. On June 23, at the Circolo Culturale il Borgo in Parma, they discussed international cooperation issues in Myanmar under the title “Today’s Humanitarian Emergency Aid and International Cooperation in Myanmar”.
In addition, it is reported that the deputy minister also met with government officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy and party members, and had a friendly meeting with the Myanmar community in Rome.
7. There have been 1,302 people who were killed after being captured and detained by the terrorist junta nationwide, and Sagaing has the highest number of deaths with 717 people
On July 12, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) stated the following in its “Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup, Updated 12 July 2023”.
“According to data collected by AAPP, from February 2021 to July 12, 2023, (1,302) people were killed in detainment by the junta across the country. Sagaing Region records the highest number of deaths with (717) people. Of the (1,302) victims, (101) of them were killed during interrogation, while (57) of them were killed in prisons.
Since the February 1, 2021 coup and the emergence of the Spring Revolution, a total of (3,785) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians have been killed through military crackdowns against the pro-democracy movement.”
8. The terrorist military dropped four bombs with fighter jets on a border area in Karenni State, killing a civilian and more than 3,000 people fled their homes
It is reported that a civilian was killed and more than 3,000 people fled their homes after a terrorist military dropped 4 bombs with fighter jets on a border area in Karenni State.
Karenni Generation Youth has confirmed that the junta military conducted an airstrike on the morning of July 12.
“On the morning of July 12 at 12:30 a.m., the terrorist military bombarded a border area in Karenni State by dropping 4 bombs with fighter jets, and as a result, over 3,000 people had to leave their homes,” it stated.
Sal Thae School was damaged by the bomb, a civilian was killed and 5 were injured.
Similarly, at 8:40 p.m. on July 11, Lwe Htoi Village, Loikaw Township, Karenni State, was fired with at least 10 heavy artillery shells by Loikaw Artillery Battalion 356, resulting in serious injuries to 2 civilians and minor injuries to 8.
9. Military Council’s battalion camps in Kawkareik and Kyondoe were attacked with heavy artillery
On July 12, the Albino Tiger Column confirmed that they had fired heavy artillery into the junta battalion camps in Kawkareik and Kyondoe, Karen State.
“On July 9, the Albino Tiger Battalion Office Team and Albino Tiger Company 4 cooperatively fired 40mm artillery into Battalion 97 of the terrorist military council in Kawkareik Township. On July 10, the Albino Tiger Column Company 3 fired 60mm artillery into Battalion 546 of the terrorist military council in Kyondoe,” it stated.
It is said that the people’s defense forces were unharmed in the attacks and the casualties of the enemy are still under investigation.
The Albino Tiger Column is fighting to its utmost ability with the goals of eradicating the dictatorship, releasing of those who have been unjustly arrested, achieving equal rights for all ethnic groups, and building a federal union in cooperation with allied forces.
- As the revolution accelerates, there will always be those who want to create problems, so caution should be exercised in all sectors, the Union Prime Minister said
- The NUG Foreign Minister responded that the actions of the Thai Foreign Minister have undermined the unity among regional ASEAN countries rather than helping to solve Myanmar’s issue
- The People’s Defence Force – Federal Column under the Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government held a Batch (4) military training completion ceremony
- At a public meeting with Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye in Sacramento, United States of America, the attendees donated gold and silver jewelry along with over 10,000 US dollars to the Myanmar war refugees
- Union Minister U Nai Suwunna attended the meeting between the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Mandalay and Magway Divisions
- The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of International Cooperation of the National Unity Government visited Italy and met with Mayors, government officials and Parliamentarians in Parma and Rome
- There have been 1,302 people who were killed after being captured and detained by the terrorist junta nationwide, and Sagaing has the highest number of deaths with 717 people
- The terrorist military dropped four bombs with fighter jets on a border area in Karenni State, killing a civilian and more than 3,000 people fled their homes
- Military Council’s battalion camps in Kawkareik and Kyondoe were attacked with heavy artillery