1. In this spring revolution, the federal wings are going to bring light to the darkness
Union Minister U Htin Lin Aung said that in this spring revolution, the federal wings will bring light to the darkness.
“Just like the line from a poem written by a fellow prisoner more than 25 years ago, ‘some are with broken wings, some are in darkness’, this time, the federal wings will bring light to the darkness,” said the minister.
At present, the National Unity Government is working together with the ethnic revolutionary forces in military and political activities and is moving forward according to the federal charter.
2. U Kyaw Moe Tun, Ambassador to the United Nations, said that the people of Myanmar really expect strong and effective measures from the United Nations Security Council
U Kyaw Moe Tun, Ambassador to the United Nations, said that the people of Myanmar really expect strong and effective measures from the UN Security Council.
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations said this at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions of the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly on October 20, 2023. It included:
“The people of Myanmar did expect strong support and decisive action from the UN in particular the UN Security Council. But there is no decisive action yet to stop the military junta’s atrocities.
The UN should not fail the people of Myanmar.
Over the last 32 months, the military junta has engaged in extrajudicial killings, torture, and serious and systematic violation of human rights. It has executed pro-democracy activists, human rights defenders, and young people. Voices of civil society and journalists have been strangled, while arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and torture continue.”
3. The deadline for the 2023 Basic Education Completion Assessment (BECA) second term is October 31
The NUG Ministry of Education announced on October 21 that the deadline for the 2023 Basic Education Completion Assessment (BECA) second term is October 31.
“The second term for the Basic Education Completion Assessment (BECA), which was first opened on August 2, 2023, will expire its 3-month period on October 31, 2023, so there are only 10 days left. So, we informed students who have registered to take the BECA to be noted,” it stated.
The Ministry of Education of the National Unity Government started the Basic Education Completion Assessment (BECA) in February 2023, and held it once in February and once in August.
The Basic Education Completion Assessment (BECA) will be based on the previous tenth grade (old system) curriculum, but instead of questions that encourage memorization, students’ subject-related Knowledge and Understanding, Application and Analysis, and Creative Problem-solving related to real life have been examined and evaluated.
4. The Deputy Minister of Human Rights attended the Burma/Myanmar event where the proposal for the establishment of the Congressional Burma Caucus was discussed
Deputy Minister of Human Rights U Aung Kyaw Moe attended the Burma/Myanmar event where the proposal for the establishment of the Congressional Burma Caucus was discussed.
“It was an honor to deliver a remark at the event on Burma/Myanmar that discussed a proposed formation of a Congressional Burma Caucus held on October 19th, 2023 at Prolegis in DC,” the Deputy Minister said.
In October, the Deputy Minister of Human Rights met with H.E. Richard Arbeiter, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, at the Canadian Embassy in New York and openly discussed the human rights situation in Myanmar, the need for humanitarian aid, the situation of the Rohingya, the recent airstrikes on the IDP Camp in Laiza, and taking action for the military’s ongoing atrocities against the people.
5. The Committee Representing Sagaing Hluttaw (CRSH) met with Basic Education Boards and CDM staff in Sagaing Region
The Committee Representing Sagaing Hluttaw (CRSH) met with Basic Education Boards and CDM staff in Sagaing Region on October 21, 2023, via video conference.
U Myint Htwe, Chairman of the Committee Representing Sagaing Hluttaw (CRSH), officials from the Region Hluttaw Affairs Committee, and representatives of the Hluttaw attended the meeting.
After that, the Chairman of the Sagaing Region Hluttaw Representative Committee (CRSH) explained the previous process of the Sagaing Region Hluttaw, the completed processes of the Hluttaw, and issues related to the federal unit.
The attending basic education CDM state employees also discussed federal education preparations, challenges, and suggestions for current activities. The meeting successfully ended at 16:00 in the afternoon.
6. 2 junta soldiers were killed in simultaneous attacks on the places where the terrorist army was stationed in Kanpetlet, Chin State
On the morning of October 20, CDF Kanpetlet confirmed that 2 junta soldiers were killed in simultaneous attacks on the places where the terrorist army was stationed in Kanpetlet, Chin State.
On October 20, from about 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the CDF-Kanpetlet forces spread in 5 columns and attacked the General Administration Department office, BEHS, Yan Aung Pagoda and the township education director’s office where the terrorist army was stationed. It is said that 2 soldiers from the terrorist army were killed in the shooting and many were injured.
7. 11 junta soldiers were killed in a two-day attack on the junta’s camp in Phyu Township
On October 21, the Special Force Column-Special Operation Commando Battalion (SOC), Yoma Column-2, confirmed the military news that 11 junta soldiers were killed in a two-day attack on junta camp in Phyu Township.
“On October 19, knowing that the terrorist junta soldiers were stationed in Lay Eain Su Village in Phyu Township, Bago Region, our Yoma Column-2 and joint forces attacked with drone bombs once at 2:37 p.m. and once at 5:00 p.m., resulting in a total of 4 enemy deaths and many injuries,” it stated.
On October 20, at around 8:30 p.m. at 8:30 p.m., Yoma Column-2 and joint forces attacked the enemy camp located next to the Oakphyat Bridge in Phyu Township, Bago Region, which was firmly deployed by the terrorist junta soldiers.
In that attack, 7 members of the terrorist military council were killed and four were injured, according to ground sources.
8. When revolutionary forces attacked a Pyu village camp in Htan Kone Ward, Kanbalu District, about 10 Pyu members died on the spot
On October 21, Kyun Hla Kanbalu Activists Group – Kanbalu District informed that about 10 Pyu members were killed on the spot when revolutionary forces attacked a Pyu village base camp in Htan Kone Ward of Kanbalu District.
“On October 21, at around 9:30 in the morning, the Kanbalu-Underground Warriors group and local resistance forces launched a small-arms guerrilla attack on the Pyu base camp in Yaw Village, Htan Kone Ward, Kanbalu Township. About 10 Pyu members died on the spot and many escaped with injuries, it was learned from an official of the Kanbalu Underground Warriors group,” it stated.
It is reported that the revolutionary forces were able to retreat unharmed during the attack.
9. In the crowded areas of Monywa, the “Buu (Not Doing) Strike” was carried out for Financial Warfare
It is reported that on October 21, Anyar Pit Taing Htaung Lay Myar staged a strike against the use of military products in the crowded areas of Monywa.
“It is also very important not to use military products, which is the pillar of the Spring Revolution. It is important not to use military products that will generate income for the terrorist military. We would like to request all the people to participate in the “Buu (Not Doing) Strike” against the use of military products,” it stated.
In addition, it is requested to work in connection with the Spring Revolution’s Spring Development Bank.
In order to “Cuts Fascist Income, Build Public Funds”, it is necessary not to use “Shwe Man Thu, Shan Ma Lay, Shwe Myaing Thu, Pathein Thu, Than Myan Thu Expressways”, and not to consume “Myanmar beer, Dagon brand alcoholic beverages”.
- In this spring revolution, the federal wings are going to bring light to the darkness
- U Kyaw Moe Tun, Ambassador to the United Nations, said that the people of Myanmar really expect strong and effective measures from the United Nations Security Council
- The deadline for the 2023 Basic Education Completion Assessment (BECA) second term is October 31
- The Deputy Minister of Human Rights attended the Burma/Myanmar event where the proposal for the establishment of the Congressional Burma Caucus was discussed
- The Committee Representing Sagaing Hluttaw (CRSH) met with Basic Education Boards and CDM staff in Sagaing Region
- 2 junta soldiers were killed in simultaneous attacks on the places where the terrorist army was stationed in Kanpetlet, Chin State
- 11 junta soldiers were killed in a two-day attack on the junta’s camp in Phyu Township
- When revolutionary forces attacked a Pyu village camp in Htan Kone Ward, Kanbalu District, about 10 Pyu members died on the spot
- In the crowded areas of Monywa, the “Buu (Not Doing) Strike” was carried out for Financial Warfare
