1. Defence Minister U Yee Mon said that even if there are those who behave in a way that bullies the people in the PDF Tatmadaw, they must be clearly identified and removed
On August 11, Union Minister of the Ministry of Defence, U Yee Mon, said in his speech at the deputy commander graduation ceremony of the People’s Defense Force that even if there are those who behave in a way that bullies the people in the PDF Tatmadaw, they must be clearly identified and removed.
“The gun we are holding was equipped by the people with their hard work. The rice we are eating is also fed by the people. There will be no more disgusting behavior than bullying and abusing people after being armed by their support. Even if there are those with this kind of behavior in the PDF Tatmadaw, they must be clearly identified and eliminated,” said the union minister.
Currently, the Ministry of Defence has issued directives on the code of conduct that the people’s defence forces must follow in dealing with the civilian population.
2. Union Minister Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe said that she is motivated for the future of the federal government as there are many talented and bright youths
Union Minister of Women, Youths and Children Affairs Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe said that she is motivated for the future of the federal government as there are many talented and bright youths.
“It is the time of my happiness. As the saying goes, ‘The first duty of a revolutionary is to be educated’, it has been more than 2 years since I have been teaching the skills to youths during the revolution. Teaching the injured PDFs in the forest was the most satisfying moment of my life. It touches my heart when I see their satisfied smiles after drawing the paintings, and their emotions flow into the drawings, forgetting their pain and loss for a while. I am amazed and applauded by their learning ability. There are so many talented kids, so I’m excited for the future of the federation.” said the union minister.
Currently, the Ministry of Women, Youths and Children Affairs is prioritizing the education of war displaced children as well as vocational education.
3. The water level of the Bago River is 86 cm above the critical water level, and there have been more than 10,000 people evacuated
The Bago River water level is 86 cm above the critical water level, and more than 10,000 people have been evacuated.
Currently, people from 13 urban wards and 6 villages have been displaced due to floods, according to social assistance associations in Bago.
“There are houses with their roofs submerged due to the gradual rise of the water level in the river, especially in low-lying areas. Now, more than 10,000 people have been evacuated. They have to evacuate from the flood,” some local residents confirmed.
At present, relief camps have been opened at the flood-evacuated monasteries and temples, but it is reported that aid is still needed.
4. From January to August 11, 2023, junta’s courts across the country sentenced (180) women to serve prison terms under baseless charges
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) reported in its ‘Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup’ updated August 11, that from January to August 11, 2023, junta’s courts across the country sentenced (180) women to serve prison terms under baseless charges.
It stated, “According to the data collected by the AAPP, from January to August 11, 2023, junta’s courts across the country sentenced (180) women, (849) men, and (2) transgender people; (1,031) in total, to serve prison terms under baseless charges.
In addition, among the (1,031), (9) women and (68) men; (77) in total, have been sentenced to life imprisonment, while (5) women and (11) men; (16) in total, have been sentenced to the death penalty.”
5. 166 junta soldiers, including a company commander, a major, and a lieutenant, were killed during the 1-month battles that took place in Kler Lwee Htu District
The Karen National Union (KNU) released military news on August 11 that 166 junta soldiers, including a company commander, a major, and a lieutenant, were killed during the 1-month battles that took place in Kler Lwee Htu District.
During the month of July 2023, there were 96 major and minor clashes between the terrorist military council troops and forces under the Karen National Liberation Army (K.N.L.A) Brigade-3, and 2 bridges that the coup terrorist military council army used for logistic purposes of transporting weapons and food were destroyed. 7 civilians were injured during the clashes. Of whom, 4 were injured by landmines, and 3 were injured during the skirmishes. 2 people comrades from the forces under KNLA Brigade-3 bravely fell, and 2 were injured.
The KNLA Brigade-3 forces seized 3 MA-1 rifles, 3 MA-2 rifles & 1 drum magazine of MA-2 rifle, 2 MA-2 magazines, 64 MA-2 cartridges, 1 MA-5 rifle, 1 MA-5 magazine, 10 MA-5 cartridges, 11 MA magazines, 4,960 MA cartridges, 30 M79 grenades, 1 G-3 rifle and its cartridges 200 rounds, 1 G-4 rifle, 4 G-4 magazines, 50 G-4 cartridges, 1 AK-1 rifle, 3 AK-1 magazines, 150 AK-1 cartridges, 1 RPG-7, 1 Nato grenade launcher, 1 Uzi, its magazine and 9 round of its cartridges, a handset, a backpack, and 1 60-mm grenade.
6. People’s Defense Forces conducted a casual inspection of the Shwegyin-Nyaunglebin road section in Nyaunglebin Township, and the public cooperated
On August 11, the Royal Peacock Column informed that People’s Defense Forces conducted a casual inspection of the Shwegyin-Nyaunglebin road section in Nyaunglebin Township, and the public cooperated.
People’s Defense Forces have reportedly conducted random checks for the safety of the public traveling on the Shwegyin-Nyaunglebin road section in Nyaunglebin Township, Bago Region.
In road sections in the military areas of No. (2) Sub-Military Region of Southern Region Command, the Royal Peacock Column, Spring Warriors Column, and 3702 Battalion of Yoma Strategic Column are accelerating their military operations.
Therefore, the Royal Peacock Column has notified the public and travelers not to travel along with terrorist military council soldiers and police or stay in their vicinity.
7. Pyu Saw Htee members and junta troops in Thayetkan (Pyu) Village, Myaing Township, were attacked, killing one and severely injuring two
On August 11, Myaing PaKaFa informed the military news that Pyu Saw Htee members and junta troops in Thayetkan (Pyu) Village, Myaing Township, were attacked, killing one and severely injuring two.
On August 10, from 2:40 p.m. to 3:28 p.m., Pyu Saw Htee members and junta troops in Thayetkan (Pyu) Village, Myaing Township, were attacked. As one junta soldier was killed and two Pyu Saw Htee members were seriously injured in the attack, the junta side indiscriminately fired with heavy weapons 12 times, as well as with small arms.
The attack was cooperatively conducted by Squadron 1 of the Myaing PaKaFa Battalion 3, Eagle Force, Cobra Force, and Ko Toe Guerrilla Force.
8. Click2donate is sending nearly 30 million kyats to the revolutionary forces, with 2 million kyats each for 15 forces
On August 11, Click2donate announced that it is sending nearly 30 million kyats to the revolutionary forces, with 2 million kyat each for 15 forces.
“This time, we are sending about 30 million kyat. From March to July, there were only 2 times I delivered support, but this time, we planned to send 2 million kyat each for 15 forces, and we have already sent 10. We will quickly deliver the rest and report the records of the certificates,” it stated.
Click2donate is proceeding the funds earned by people’s clicks to support and deliver to the revolutionary forces.
9. In the exchange of Thai baht and Myanmar kyat, the value of the Myanmar kyat has continued to decline
In the exchange of Thai Baht and Myanmar Kyat, the value of Myanmar Kyat continues to decline, as confirmed by contacting some of the exchange providers who exchange baht for Kyat on August 11.
“Since the end of July, in the exchange rate between the Myanmar kyat and Thai baht, the Myanmar kyat has lost its value. Now, one thousand Thai baht is exchanged for less than one hundred thousand Myanmar kyat. Some people have stopped exchanging baht in Myawaddy for a while,” he said.
Due to the issuance of new 20,000 kyat notes by the military council at the end of July, the value of the Myanmar kyat has continuously declined.
- Defence Minister U Yee Mon said that even if there are those who behave in a way that bullies the people in the PDF Tatmadaw, they must be clearly identified and removed
- Union Minister Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe said that she is motivated for the future of the federal government as there are many talented and bright youths
- The water level of the Bago River is 86 cm above the critical water level, and there have been more than 10,000 people evacuated
- From January to August 11, 2023, junta’s courts across the country sentenced (180) women to serve prison terms under baseless charges
- 166 junta soldiers, including a company commander, a major, and a lieutenant, were killed during the 1-month battles that took place in Kler Lwee Htu District
- People’s Defense Forces conducted a casual inspection of the Shwegyin-Nyaunglebin road section in Nyaunglebin Township, and the public cooperated
- Pyu Saw Htee members and junta troops in Thayetkan (Pyu) Village, Myaing Township, were attacked, killing one and severely injuring two
- Click2donate is sending nearly 30 million kyats to the revolutionary forces, with 2 million kyats each for 15 forces
- In the exchange of Thai baht and Myanmar kyat, the value of the Myanmar kyat has continued to decline
