1. The NUG Foreign Minister said that the 1982 Citizenship Law must be redrafted
Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, Daw Zin Mar Aung, said that the 1982 Citizenship Law must be redrafted at the 6th anniversary of the Genocide against Rohingya on August 25.
“We must change the era and change the system. Discrimination against other ethnic groups, including the Rohingya ethnic group, and ethnic killings are widespread in our society. It shows how discrimination and hatred are happening. Therefore, if we want to reconnect with the revolution, the 1982 Citizenship Law will definitely have to be redrafted,” the Union Minister said.
In addition, the Union Minister also said that cases of discrimination throughout the ages are considered as a lesson from history.
2. Union Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration said that the Counter-Terrorism Central Committee is working to focus on financial warfare
Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt, Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, said this in the meeting between the NUG Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration (MOHAI), the township people’s administrative bodies and the township people’s security forces held on August 25.
“On August 24, the Counter-Terrorism Central Committee issued Order No. (02/2023) prohibiting the use of illegal 20,000 kyat notes issued by the military council in private banks and financial service businesses. In the meantime, the Interim Central Bank has also issued an illegal order. Currently, we are fighting the terrorist military council in 6 sectors synchronously. The Counter-Terrorism Central Committee is working to focus on financial warfare. I would like to urge the township’s people’s administrative organizations and the township’s security forces not to have confrontations with the people but to focus on organizing and educating people,” said the union minister.
Led by Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt, the meeting was attended by Permanent Secretary, Associate Permanent Secretaries, officials from the Public Administration Department, and members of the township people’s administrative bodies and the township people’s security forces of Sagaing, Magway, Bago, Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady, Mandalay, and Yangon Divisions.
3. Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe said that we will be able to create our own destiny and establish a full country with the right to self-determination
The Union Minister said this at the opening ceremony of the “Hang historical dates on the walls of houses and spread drone wings in the sky” campaign held on August 25.
“Our revolution will definitely prevail. I believe that we will be able to establish a country where everyone can live together prosperously, create their own destiny, and have the right to self-determination. The participation of these youths, their voices, and technology, all of these are the future of our country,” the Union Minister said.
Currently, the National Unity Government is proceeding according to the federal charter and is cooperating politically and militarily with the ethnic revolutionary forces.
4. The Deputy Secretary said that the defense forces and allied forces have been able to approach the main roads of the military council and the cities of Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw
Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Defence U Maung Maung Swe said this at the “Cobra that will rise up with the people’s power” conversation held on August 25.
“In 2023, many significant achievements have been obtained. Union Road, the main trade road of the Military Council, has been properly controlled and dominated. In the eastern side, the western side, the old Yangon-Mandalay road, and the Yangon-Mandalay Highway of the Sittaung River Basin area, the revolutionary forces and allied forces have penetrated and dominated some areas. In some places, they were able to approach Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw,” said the Deputy Minister.
“In No. 1 Military Region, Sagaing Region, Magway Region, Mandalay Region, and Northern Shan State, 439 battles took place in June 2023, 400 enemy were killed, 574 were injured, and a large amount of ammunition, including 26 different weapons, was seized from the enemy,” the Ministry of Defence announced.
5. The United States remains committed to advancing justice and accountability for all the people of Burma
In a press statement on August 25, the sixth anniversary of genocide against Rohingya, Antony J. Blinken, the Secretary of State, said this.
The press statement is as follows:
“On August 25, the sixth anniversary of genocide against Rohingya, the United States stands with the victims and survivors and reaffirms our commitment to pursue justice and accountability for the atrocities committed by the Burma military. We are deeply grateful to the Government and the people of Bangladesh for giving shelter and refuge to nearly one million Rohingya, as well as other countries in the region hosting Rohingya refugees.
The United States has provided over $2.1 billion to assist those affected by the crisis in Burma, Bangladesh, and elsewhere in the region since 2017, remaining the leading single largest donor of life-saving humanitarian assistance to those whose lives have been upended by the violence. The escalation of violence throughout the country has exacerbated the dire humanitarian situation, particularly for members of ethnic and religious minority communities, including Rohingya. Since December 2017, the United States has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals and entities most responsible for the ongoing violence.
The United States remains committed to advancing justice and accountability for all the people of Burma and will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Burma in their aspirations for a democratic, inclusive, and peaceful future.”
6. Arming ceremony weapons obtained from “The Fence Project” to the battalions under KNDF Strategy 4
The Fence announced on August 25 that the weapons obtained from “The Fence Project” were handed over to the battalions under KNDF Strategy 4.
“The weapons obtained from the “Fence Project” were given to the battalions under KNDF Strategy 4, namely Battalion 1, Battalion 5, Battalion 6, and Battalion 7. We are very grateful not only to the revolutionary people, influencers, and fundraisers from various countries but also to OFP (Official Fundraising Program), who supported the construction of the “Fence” from all sides in order to be able to supply such necessary weapons,” it stated.
At the ceremony, the comrades of Strategy 4 conducted a military parade, and officials from various KNDF departments, battalion commanders, company commanders of Strategy 4, comrades and fundraisers on the ground attended.
7. In 2022-2023, the Karenni State Police Force was able to open 1 police station and 2 more security patrols, and 127 cases were prosecuted
In 2022-2023, the Karenni State Police Force was able to open 1 police station and 2 more security outposts, and 127 cases were arrested and prosecuted, according to the 2-year anniversary report of the Karenni State Police Department.
“Last year, the Karen State Police Force was able to prosecute in 253 cases. In 2022-2023, 1 police station and 2 security police outposts were opened and 127 cases were arrested and prosecuted.
In addition, we were able to connect with international organizations to make the police of Karenni State more capable, and we were able to further expand our training,” it stated.
8. More than 8,000 local residents are fleeing due to the 2 military junta columns in Khin-U Township
On August 25, Khin-U Township News and Information reported that more than 8,000 residents were fleeing due to the simultaneous invasion of 2 terrorist junta columns on foot in Khin-U Township, Shwebo District, Sagaing Region.
“One junta column is the LIB-361 column that returned to Khin-U Town yesterday. It left the town yesterday night and is now near Pin Tinn Village. More than 3,000 local residents from 3 nearby villages, including the residents of Pin Tinn Village, are fleeing to safety,” it stated.
Another junta column was more than 100 strong from Ye-U reaching Myin See Pyu Village in Shwebo Township. The column fired heavy and small arms from Shwebo Township’s That Yet Pin Wun Village to villages in the southwest of Khin-U Township, causing more than 5,000 residents to flee from the villages of Kya Pin Aing, That Yet Pin Wun, Nyaung Bin Gyi Su, Theindaw, etc. on the Shwebo-Khin U border.
9. The LIB-519 column delivering food to the Military Council troops in Shadaw Township, Karenni State, was attacked by the Karenni Army (KA) and joint forces, killing many, including two officers from the junta side, and seizing weapons
The LIB-519 column delivering food to the Military Council troops in Shadaw Township, Karenni State, was attacked by the Karenni Army (KA) and joint forces, killing many, including two officers from the junta side, and seizing weapons.
A Karenni military information source informed that on August 23, the Karenni Army (KA) and joint forces attacked the LIB-519 column that was delivering food to the military council troops in Shadaw Township, Karenni State.
It is reported that nearly 30 people from the military council side, including 2 officers, were killed in the incident.
During the attack on the military council column, many weapons were seized, including 14 small arms, a machine gun, 4 large launchers and ammunition.
- The NUG Foreign Minister said that the 1982 Citizenship Law must be redrafted
- Union Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration said that the Counter-Terrorism Central Committee is working to focus on financial warfare
- Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe said that we will be able to create our own destiny and establish a full country with the right to self-determination
- The Deputy Secretary said that the defense forces and allied forces have been able to approach the main roads of the military council and the cities of Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw
- The United States remains committed to advancing justice and accountability for all the people of Burma
- Arming ceremony weapons obtained from “The Fence Project” to the battalions under KNDF Strategy 4
- In 2022-2023, the Karenni State Police Force was able to open 1 police station and 2 more security patrols, and 127 cases were prosecuted
- More than 8,000 local residents are fleeing due to the 2 military junta columns in Khin-U Township
- The LIB-519 column delivering food to the Military Council troops in Shadaw Township, Karenni State, was attacked by the Karenni Army (KA) and joint forces, killing many, including two officers from the junta side, and seizing weapons
