1. All the comrades in the country are already engaged in operations under a single plan
Defence Minister U Yee Mon said in the “A Light for Yangon” campaign that the country’s comrades are already engaged in operations under a single plan.
“Now is the time when operations are implemented under a single plan. In the implementation of the ‘All Roads to Nay Pyi Taw’ plan, our comrades are not only fighting in the border areas but are also attacking and penetrating deep into the enemy’s territory. If you look at today’s news, you will clearly see that our comrades are already fighting all over the country,” said the minister.
In addition, the Minister of Defence sent a message that this period is militarily important and that unity and effort will have to be redoubled.
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 August 20, 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 (29/2023) was held.
At the meeting, Union Minister for Labour U Nai Tun Pe @ U Nai Suwunna, a member of the ILACC, and Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management (MOHADM), who is also a member of the ILACC, gave opening speeches.
Following, Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Human Rights explained the activities of the ministry, and then members of the township people’s administrative bodies exchanged views with relevant officials regarding policies, directions, activities, and challenges encountered on the ground. After that, Union Minister Dr. Tu Hkawng, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC), who is also a member of the ILACC, gave a closing remark.
The meeting was attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Associate Secretaries, officials from ministries, and members of the township people’s administrative bodies of Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady and Bago Divisions.
3. During the 2-month “Taw Hlan Thit Pin” campaign, thousands of saplings were planted on 20 acres of land with the participation of the public
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) informed that during the 2-month “Taw Hlan Thit Pin” campaign, thousands of saplings were planted on 20 acres of land with the participation of the public.
The “Taw Hlan Thit Pin” campaign conducted by Dawna Htout Phoet Group from 5-6-2023 to 8-8-2023 with the support of MONREC reached 49.07% of the expected amount of funds and received more than the total amount of 99,300,000 kyat,” it stated.
During the two-month campaign, people have contributed nearly ten thousand saplings, which were planted on 20 acres of public land, including roadsides, with the permission of KFD.
It was said that the campaign funds are planned to be distributed and used as originally intended for the costs of the Dawna Column/Middle Military Area, people fleeing the war, CDM support, and nursery costs.
4. According to the Chin State People’s Police Law, the Chin State People’s Police Force, including police CDMs, will be established
On August 20, it was announced that, according to the Chin State People’s Police Law, the Chin State People’s Police Force, including police CDMs, will be established.
According to the announcement, the “Chin State People’s Police Law and Structure,” which was approved by all on August 12, 2023) in order for the Chin State People’s Police Force to implement the security and law enforcement activities in Chin State in an orderly and more effective manner, was released.
According to Chapter 1 of the Chin State People’s Police Law, police CDMs are defined as police who do not want to serve under a terrorist military dictatorship, stand with the public and participated in CDM.
5. The actual exchange rate of SDB may differ from external exchange rates depending on demand and supply in the bank’s market
On August 20, Spring Development Bank (SDB) announced that the actual exchange rate of SDB may differ from external exchange rates depending on demand and supply in the bank’s market.
“Currently, due to the declining value of the Myanmar kyat, MMK is being exchanged for other property assets. In addition to MMK, USD, SGD, and THB, you can exchange and transfer to digital gold as you like. Let me tell you the points you should be aware of regarding Foreign Currency Exchange, a service of SDB. The actual exchange rate of SDB may differ from external exchange rates depending on demand and supply in the bank’s market,” it stated.
Before exchanging the money, the figures of the amount to be received are shown, so you will need to calculate and read them carefully.
It was said they are planning to facilitate the services of the Spring Development Bank, and that users of the Spring Development Bank can join the telegram channel where they gather to discuss and learn what they want to know in the Help Center.
6. An area in the jungle between Kwin Gyi Village and Zee Gone Village in Tigyaing Township was repeatedly bombed by the military junta’s air force
An area in the jungle between Kwin Gyi Village and Zee Gone Village in Sagaing Region was repeatedly bombed by the military junta’s air force.
The Tigyaing Revolution – TR Team confirmed that the military junta soldiers carried out airstrikes in the morning and evening of August 20.
It was reported that two jet fighter planes of the terrorist military bombed repeatedly, once at 11:25 in the morning and once at 3:20 and 3:42 in the evening.
Currently, the damage is still being confirmed. In 2023, the military council has been conducting airstrikes more frequently, and Sagaing Region is the most affected by airstrikes.
7. 6 bombs were dropped by unmanned aerial vehicles (Fix Wings) on the place where the terrorist military column was deployed in Depayin Town, killing 3 junta soldiers
On August 20, Shwebo District Battalion 14 announced that 6 bombs were dropped by drones (unmanned aerial vehicles – Fix Wings) on the place where the terrorist military column was stationed in Depayin Town, killing 3 junta soldiers.
“On August 20, at 1:28 p.m., the Laythar Monastery, where the terrorist military was stationed in Depayin, was attacked by the Shwe Bo District Battalion 14 and the Yinmarbin District Battalion 20, by dropping 6 bombs using drones (unmanned aerial vehicles – Fix Wings),” it stated.
It was said that they received accurate information that 3 military council soldiers were killed in the attack and 1 was near death.
8. During the two and a half years of the coup, at least 10,115 armed conflicts took place across the country.
The Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar (ISP – Myanmar) has reported that at least 10,115 armed conflicts have occurred throughout the country during the two-and-a-half-year period of the coup.
“During the two-and-a-half years of the coup, there were at least 10,115 armed conflicts across the country. In 2023, there were at least 2,305 clashes across the country, and more than 48% of them occurred between military councils and joint forces of EAOs and local defense forces,” ISP Myanmar reported.
In addition, after February of this year, the fighting between the military council and the local defense forces decreased, but it is said to have increased again in July.
- All the comrades in the country are already engaged in operations under a single plan
- The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady and Bago Divisions
- During the 2-month “Taw Hlan Thit Pin” campaign, thousands of saplings were planted on 20 acres of land with the participation of the public
- According to the Chin State People’s Police Law, the Chin State People’s Police Force, including police CDMs, will be established
- The actual exchange rate of SDB may differ from external exchange rates depending on demand and supply in the bank’s market
- An area in the jungle between Kwin Gyi Village and Zee Gone Village in Tigyaing Township was repeatedly bombed by the military junta’s air force
- 6 bombs were dropped by unmanned aerial vehicles (Fix Wings) on the place where the terrorist military column was deployed in Depayin Town, killing 3 junta soldiers
- During the two-and-a-half years of the coup, at least 10,115 armed conflicts took place across the country.
