1. It has been found that the military dictators have also increased the physical violent acts
Acting President Duwa Lashi La said at the World Teachers’ Day ceremony that the military dictators have been increasing physical violence and destruction.
“Military dictators have always used education to systematically destroy and dominate the ideas and standards of our country and society, but now they are also increasing physical violence and destruction.
They are committing inhumane acts such as intentionally bombing schools from the air, burning them down, arresting teachers, and torturing and killing them without distinguishing between military and civilian targets. According to the latest data released by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA), Myanmar is among the top 3 countries attacked in the education sector in 2022,” the Acting President said.
The Acting President reiterated that everyone must work consistently to record the evidence of the inhumane war crimes committed by the military council and restore justice.
2. Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann attended the meeting of the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC)
On October 5, the meeting of the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) (40/2023) was held. At the meeting, Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann, chair of the ILACC, gave an opening speech.
Following, attending members of the ILACC explained the completion status of the activities adopted at the meeting (18/2023), future plans and processes that needed to proceed, and the relevant officials discussed them extensively.
Led by Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann, Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and officials from ministries attended the meeting.
3. Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe informed that military slave education and centralized education will be changed to federal democratic education
At the World Teachers’ Day commemoration ceremony on October 5, Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe said that the military junta’s slave education and centralized education will be changed to federal democratic education.
“We are going to change from the previous military’s slave education and centralized education to federal democratic education. In the changing process, the role of teachers and the role of education is very important. The actual federal democratic education system must be implemented with the full quantity and qualifications of teachers. It is important that every unit of the federal unit has the full standard in quality and qualifications as the whole country,” said the minister.
On September 4, 2023, the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) approved the accreditation policy for higher education institutions established and opened during the interim period.
4. In September, 137 civilians were killed by the military council, including 12 children and 2 disabled people
On October 5, the Rule of Law and Transitional Justice Department of the Ministry of Justice of the National Unity Government announced that 137 civilians were killed by the military council in September, including 12 children and 2 disabled people.
During the month of September 2023, 137 civilians were killed by the military council, including 12 children and 2 disabled people. The number of victims is highest in Sagaing Division, Magway Division, Tanintharyi Division, and Bago Division.
In addition, in September, 742 houses were burned down by the military council, including 7 religious buildings and 5 schools.
The Rule of Law and Transitional Justice Department of the Ministry of Justice is keeping a record of war crimes, human rights violations, ethnic killings, arson of public buildings, illegal confiscation of public property, illegal torture and abuse of people, and all kinds of illegal offenses committed by the military authorities as well as non-military personnel during the military coup.
5. During the period of 3 months, 7 operations were carried out, resulting in the deaths of 28 enemies and 40 wounded, as confirmed by the Dawna Column
The Dawna Column confirmed that 28 enemies were killed and 40 were injured during the 7 operations conducted in 3 months.
“The Dawna Column cooperated with local allies in the new area and carried out 7 operations in 3 months, resulting in a total of 28 enemy deaths and 40 enemy injuries. We were able to halt the reserved forces,” it stated.
The Dawna Column said that those who do not accept the unjust order of the military council and join the people’s side, will be guaranteed protection and rights.
6. A total of 11 junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee members under the military council were killed in a series of drone operations
On October 5, Myaing PaKaFa confirmed that a total of 11 junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee members under the military council were killed in a series of drone operations.
“On October 1, the house of Pyu Saw Htee leader Pho Zin, who lives in Ywar Naung Village, Nyaung-U Township, Mandalay Division, was attacked with 6 Enaga bombs and in the last attack, the house was blown up accurately by dropping the drone along with,” it stated.
On October 2, the place where the junta soldiers were stationed in Ayadaw Oil Field, Pakokku District, was attacked from the air by dropping 20 Enaga bombs with a large drone. As a result of the attack, 4 junta soldiers were killed and the bodies were taken to Bagan-Nyaung U by two boats.
On October 3, South Ywar Yar, North Ywar Yar, and Yenanchat villages, which are Pyu villages, were attacked from the air by dropping 40–50 bombs with drones, resulting in many injuries but no deaths. They were taken to Seik Kawa camp by cars.
On October 4, the checkpoint gate near Warzi Village, Magway Division, was attacked by dropping 20 Enaga bombs, killing 2 junta soldiers.
The operations were cooperatively conducted by Myaing U.A.V Fighter – drone team, Earthquake People’s Defence Force – drone team, Myaing People’s Defense Force (PaKaFa) – drone team, Salingyi Special Task Force SSTF – drone team, Myaing Rural Guerrilla Force (Myaing) MRGF, Pakokku District Battalion 8 and M.P.L People’s Defense Force (Myaing PaKaFa Circuit 4).
7. Myaing Township’s Kanni (Pyu) Village was attacked with firebombs and Enaga bombs, and one Pyu member was killed due to the Enaga explosion
Kanni (Pyu) Village in Myaing Township was attacked with firebombs and Enaga bombs, and one Pyu member was killed due to the Enaga explosion.
On October 5, the military news was confirmed by Pakokku North PDF (PKU N PDF).
“On October 4, we attacked Kanni (Pyu) Village by dropping firebombs and Enaga bombs from an RC plane. The firebomb did not ignite, but one Pyu member was killed due to the explosion of Enaga,” it stated.
The attack was carried out by Pakokku District Battalion 17 – Lightning Guerrilla Force and Pakokku North PDF.
8. There have been 4,141 pro-democracy activists and civilians killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) stated in its “Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup,” updated on October 5.
“Since the February 1, 2021 coup, a total of (4,141) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution. In addition to the total fatality figure, AAPP has documented around (450) deceased persons whose names are unknown and still need to be verified.
Since the coup, a total of (25,248) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power, (19,661) are currently in detention, (7,664) of whom are serving sentences,” it stated.
- It has been found that the military dictators have also increased the physical violent acts
- Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann attended the meeting of the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC)
- Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe informed that military slave education and centralized education will be changed to federal democratic education
- In September, 137 civilians were killed by the military council, including 12 children and 2 disabled people
- During the period of 3 months, 7 operations were carried out, resulting in the deaths of 28 enemies and 40 wounded, as confirmed by the Dawna Column
- A total of 11 junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee members under the military council were killed in a series of drone operations
- Myaing Township’s Kanni (Pyu) Village was attacked with firebombs and Enaga bombs, and one Pyu member was killed due to the Enaga explosion
- There have been 4,141 pro-democracy activists and civilians killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution