1. The Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) enacted the draft of Union Tax Law 2023 (UTL 2023)
It was reported that the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s regular meeting (41/2023) was held on October 13, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. via video conference.
At the meeting, U Tin Tun Naing, the Union Minister of the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Investment, submitted the draft of the Union Tax Law 2023 (UTL 2023), and after the members of the CRPH and the Legal Committee held discussions regarding this law, the CRPH approved the draft of Union Tax Law 2023 (UTL 2023).
After that, the meeting continued and the processes of CRPH and issues to be continued were discussed.
It is reported that the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Chairman U Aung Kyi Nyunt, secretaries, members, the Union Minister, Deputy Minister, and officials from the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Investment attended the meeting.
2. NUG Human Rights Minister U Aung Myo Min met with friend members of the Czech Parliament
It is reported that U Aung Myo Min, Union Minister of NUG Human Rights, met with friend members of the Czech Parliament.
“I met with the friend members of the Czech Parliament. In order to officially connect and cooperate with the CRPH, members of various parties in the European Parliament discussed working more on the Myanmar issue,” said the minister.
NUG Human Rights Minister U Aung Myo Min and NUG representative to the Czech Republic U Lin Thant attended the meeting.
“The position of the Czech Republic on the Myanmar issue is already strong. We have asked for more and more effective assistance,” said the minister.
3. Some elected public representatives, led by the chairman and secretary of the Committee Representing Mandalay Hluttaw (CRMH), attended the meeting of Mandalay Region Revolutionary Forces
On October 13, an informal dialogue between revolutionary forces from Mandalay Division/Federal Unit was held via Zoom Platform.
It is reported that some elected people’s representatives, led by the chairman and secretary of the Committee Representing Mandalay Hluttaw – CRMH, participated in the meeting.
In addition to members of Anti-junta Forces Coordination Committee (AFCC-Mdy), some public strike leaders from Mandalay Division/Federal Unit, some CDM movement leaders, and some of the political party members who are fully involved in the revolution also participated in this meeting.
At the meeting, the attendees discussed informally and cordially shared views on political and revolutionary issues during the current revolutionary period or interim period, and transition issues for Mandalay Division/Federal Unit.
In addition, the attendees discussed how all the revolutionary forces from Mandalay Division/Federal Unit can be more comprehensive and consolidated and continue to work together to speed up the revolutionary work.
4. 28 Myanmar migrant workers who were working in the construction industry in Thailand were given help to obtain their wages, passports and work permits
On October 13, the complaint mechanism of the Ministry of Labor announced that it was able to assist 28 Myanmar migrant workers working in the construction industry in Thailand to obtain wages, passports and work permits.
It is said that 28 Myanmar migrant workers working in the construction industry in Khao Pin, Nonthaburi province, Thailand, have not been paid for more than a month, and their passports and work permits have been kept by the boss, so they requested help from the Myanmar Humanitarian Action Center (MHAC) alliance led by Ko Ye Min.
It is reported that members of the National Unity Government Ministry of Labor and Myanmar Humanitarian Action Center (MHAC) alliance went to the Sawadikan office in Nonthaburi province to report the incident and helped 28 Myanmar migrant workers get their wages, passports and work permits.
5. Due to the firing of heavy artillery by the IB-97 during school release time, 1 4th grade student from Win Ye Ward in Kawkareik Township was killed and 2 others were injured
The Justice Soldier PDF confirmed the terrorist act of the junta on October 13.
“On October 13, due to the reckless firing of heavy artillery by the IB-97 during the school release time, 1 4th grade student from Win Ye Ward in Kawkareik Township was killed after getting severe injuries and 2 young children were injured,” it stated.
As the terrorist military has always caused trouble for civilians, the people are warned to be careful and aware of security.
6. A 50-strong column of junta troops invaded a village in Myaung Township and burned down civilians’ houses
On October 12, Myaung Women Warriors (Myaung) confirmed that a 50-strong column of junta troops invaded a village in Myaung Township and burned down civilians’ houses.
“Terrorist junta troops from the Kyaukyit camp, which invaded with the 50-strong column, burned and destroyed Gaung Gwe Village of Myaung Township at around 4:20 p.m.,” it stated.
The terrorist junta has burned down more than 70,000 houses throughout the country, with the highest number in the Sagaing and Magway Regions.
7. In Tanintharyi Region, there have been 75 people killed by the junta, of which 64 were men
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) stated that it its “Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup” updated on October 13, 2023.
It stated, “From January to October 13, 2023, (11) women and (64) men; (75) people in total, have been killed by the junta in Tanintharyi Region.
On October 1, junta forces attacked Maung Mei Shaung Village, in Dawei Township, Tanintharyi Region, and arrested and took 3 men, one of whom was underaged. On October 6, the body of Thar Gan, one of the 3 captives, was discovered in Dawei River near Ka Myaw Kin Village, in Launglon Township, with injuries on his neck.”
There have been 4,146 people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution.
8. Infinite Revolution Force – I.R.F unveiled a newly produced 5.56-caliber automatic rifle
On October 13, the Infinite Revolution Force – I.R.F unveiled the newly produced 5.56-caliber automatic rifle.
“It is a 5.56 caliber automatic rifle that we, INFINITE REVOLUTION FORCE, produced again after testing,” it stated.
Also in August, it was announced that the rifle, AK 47 MADE IN SAGAING, had been successfully produced, and it was said that the quality would be improved to make it an assault and combat gun.
9. Director Ko Pauk urged the public to participate as a PRF member
Regarding the support program in October, director Ko Pauk, the organizer of the PRF support team, urged the public to participate as a PRF member.
“I am an organizer of PRF support troops. Let me invite my people to be PRF support troops. You can participate safely from Myanmar. Don’t worry. Once you get the PRF number, write that number down and delete all the other information. If you are confused with the transfer every month, put in a one-year deposit. It is 30,000 kyats a month in Myanmar currency, 300 a month in Thai baht, with only 360,000 kyats for the whole year. I have already deposited for a year. I see many people who are becoming prosperous under Min Aung Hlaing’s bad times. Those people should also participate in PRF 2.0 support program. These are the records that we will have to prove and brag about in the future,” he said.
For the new People’s Revolution Supply Family 2.0 (PRF 2.0) program, when issuing support troops cards, the card will also indicate which troops are supporting which region.
When you scan the QR code included in the support troops card, you will be able to review the history of the support you have provided. In addition, the regular monthly supporters will also have the recognition badges of outstanding support troops included in the PRF card.
- The Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) enacted the draft of Union Tax Law 2023 (UTL 2023)
- NUG Human Rights Minister U Aung Myo Min met with friend members of the Czech Parliament
- Some elected public representatives, led by the chairman and secretary of the Committee Representing Mandalay Hluttaw (CRMH), attended the meeting of Mandalay Region Revolutionary Forces
- 28 Myanmar migrant workers who were working in the construction industry in Thailand were given help to obtain their wages, passports and work permits
- Due to the firing of heavy artillery by the IB-97 during school release time, 1 4th grade student from Win Ye Ward in Kawkareik Township was killed and 2 others were injured
- A 50-strong column of junta troops invaded a village in Myaung Township and burned down civilians’ houses
- In Tanintharyi Region, there have been 75 people killed by the junta, of which 64 were men
- Infinite Revolution Force – I.R.F unveiled a newly produced 5.56-caliber automatic rifle
- Director Ko Pauk urged the public to participate as a PRF member