1. The Acting President’s message says that efforts to remove the terrorist leader Min Aung Hlaing have been very successful
The Acting President Duwa Lashi La, said in a press release that the efforts to remove the terrorist leader, Min Aung Hlaing, have been very successful.
On December 24, Acting President of the National Unity Government, Duwa Lashi La, said in his Christmas prayer to the public:.
“The efforts to remove Min Aung Hlaing in matters of military, economic, political, and military affairs, and joint struggle with the public, have already achieved great success. We want to be equal with the people of the world on this happy and peaceful day. However, we still do not have peace because of Min Aung Hlaing and the dictators who have unjustly controlled the people.”
Currently, the National Unity Government is escalating the military, and is also conducting attacks on the military council by blocking financial resources.
2. The NUG Home Affairs and Immigration Minister visited the western side of Sittaung River and met with comrades serving on the battlefield
Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt, Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration of the National Unity Government, visited the western side of the Sittaung River and gave words of encouragement to the comrades serving on the battlefield.
In this meeting, he delivered the words and instructions of NUG Defence Minister U Yee Mon to the commanders and comrades. After that, they discussed the implementation of the 2023 operational objectives with the officials of the military region.
The minister said that these operational capabilities and improvements are due to the strategic command of the ally KNLA and the ability of the People’s Defense Forces PDF columns to obey orders.
In addition, he added that the alliance was the key to the final defeat of the Military Council, as well as the construction of a federal state.
Therefore, because the improvement of alliance relations is directly proportional to the success of the revolution, we must build trust not only among responsible leaders, but also between commanders and comrades, said U Lwin Ko Latt, who is also a member of the Public Security and Defense Council.
It was the second time that Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt has visited the columns on the front line, according to comrades on the front line. Military observers also noted that the visit of the Union Minister himself has boosted the morale of the comrades on the battlefield and improved unity.
3. NUG announced the dissolution of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI)
The National Unity Government announced on the evening of December 24 that the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) has been dissolved along with its constitution.
The NUG announced that UMFCCI as a commercial organization is responsible for prioritizing the public interest, but it has been found to have provided financial support and cooperated in the military council’s human rights violations, war crimes, and genocide.
The statement also stated that UMFCCI, was providing financial support to the military council, and it committed labor rights violations together with the military council. Since UMFCCI has been declared dissolved, it is also forbidden to exploit the assets and funds of the federation.
In addition, the Ministry of Commerce of the National Unity Government announced that businessmen and employees who continue to participate in UMFCCI, continue to use assets and funds of UMFCCI, and continue to work under the name of this organization will be prosecuted in accordance with the existing counter-terrorism laws.
4. The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Ayeyarwady, Bago and Tanintharyi Divisions
On December 24, at 10:00 a.m., the meeting between the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Ayeyarwady, Bago and Tanintharyi Divisions (38/2023) was held.
At the meeting, Union Minister for Labour U Nai Tun Pe @ U Nai Suwunna, a member of ILACC, gave an opening speech.
Following, officials from ministries explained the activities of relevant ministries, 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.
The meeting was attended by Union Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Associate Secretaries, officials from ministries, and members of the township people’s administrative bodies of Ayeyarwady, Bago and Tanintharyi Divisions. The meeting was successfully ended at 11:00 a.m.
5. Many weapons and ammunition, including 2 howitzers, were seized from the military council camps in the Manton battle
On the afternoon of December 24, the local Shwe Phi Myay News Agency, which received news from the frontline, revealed the photos of the weapons and ammunition seized from the military council camps during the battle to capture the town of Manton in northern Shan State.
The news was released after the Ta’ang Army TNLA officially announced on the morning of December 24 that it had taken control of the military council’s military bases and all the military council’s offices in Manton.
According to the photographs reported by the Shwe Phi Myay News Agency, many small arms and heavy weapons, machine guns, and howitzers were seized by the TNLA and scenes of TNLA comrades celebrating their victory were also seen.
The Ta’ang Army TNLA launched an offensive against Manton on December 19, and on the night of December 22, they captured all the military bases in the township, including the IB-130 of the military, and were able to control the city.
During the 4-day-long Manton town capture battle, the TNLA has not yet released the details of the casualties, captures, and ammunition seized by the TNLA as of the evening of December 24. It only announced that four cities, such as Manton, Namhsan, Namhkam, and Monglon, had been fully controlled.
6. KNLA joint forces attacked the military council camp in Shwegyin Township and seized 2 weapons and ammunition
The Karen National Union (KNU) has announced that joint forces of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) attacked a military council camp in Shwegyin Township, Nyaunglebin District, and seized some weapons and ammunition.
It is reported that the KNLA and revolutionary joint forces attacked the military council’s Yalapwa (Hleyat) camp between Shwegyin and Kun Seik on the afternoon of December 22.
That camp was stationed by the LIB-351 of the military council, and from the battle, one MA-1 rifle, one MA-2 rifle, 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and some grenades were seized.
The ‘Yalapwa’ camp is a frontline camp of the military council in the area of the KNLA Brigade (3), and the casualties of the military council during the battle were not mentioned in the KNU statement.
7. A battle broke out between the defense forces and the terrorist military council’s logistic convoy invading Kanto Village of the Banlamot Village Tract in Tanintharyi Township
On December 24, Myeik People’s Defense Force (PaKaFa) announced that a battle broke out between the defense forces and the terrorist military council’s logistic convoy near Kanto Village of Banlamot Village Tract in Tanintharyi Township.
“The Myeik People’s Defense Force (PaKaFa) and the Tanintharyi Yoma People’s Defense Force cooperated in a clash with the terrorist military council’s logistic convoy near Kanto Village of the Banlamot Village Tract in Tanintharyi Township. The military council side suffered casualties and the defense forces were able to successfully retreat without being harmed,” it stated.
It is said that the casualties of the terrorist military council are still under investigation.
8. About 100 strong military council troops invaded and set fire to the village of Ngayane (South) in Zigon Circuit, Kanbalu District
On December 24, Kyunhla-Kanbalu Activists Group – Kanbalu District informed that about 100 strong military council troops invaded and set fire to the village of Ngayane (South) in Zigon Circuit, Kanbalu District.
“On the morning of December 24, 100 strong military council troops attacked and set fire to the village of Ngayane (South) in Zigon Circuit, Kanbalu District, and destroyed 9 civilian houses,” it stated.
It is reported that the military council column, which came out through Karboe Village at around 8:00 a.m. on December 24, violently destroyed the village of Ngayane (South) and invaded Chin Myit Kyin Village at around 3:00 p.m.
On December 16, Nyaung Paung Yin Village in Htan Kone Circuit was destroyed by over 100 strong military council troops from Kanbalu 6,006 Battalion, and 13 civilian houses were destroyed by fire.
9. The Way Musical Film, organized by MFDMC, was screened in Gimhae, Korea, with an audience of over 400 people, and a guitar with signatures of The Way couple was auctioned for the highest auction price of 25,000,000 won
On December 24, Myanmar Federal Democratic Mission Coalition (MFDMC) announced that The Way Musical Film, which MFDMC took the lead in showing, was shown in Gimhae, Korea, with an audience of over 400 people, and a guitar with signatures of The Way couple was auctioned for the highest auction price of 25,000,000 won.
“On December 24, we were able to show ‘The Way’ in Gimhae with more than 400 fans, and successfully lead the organization with the highest auction price (25,000,000 won) for a guitar signed by The Way couple.
We would like to express our gratitude to all the members of MFDMC who have helped in various aspects and to those who bought tickets and souvenirs for The Way movie,” it stated.
- The Acting President’s message says that efforts to remove the terrorist leader Min Aung Hlaing have been very successful
- The NUG Home Affairs and Immigration Minister visited the western side of Sittaung River and met with comrades serving on the battlefield
- NUG announced the dissolution of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI)
- The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Ayeyarwady, Bago and Tanintharyi Divisions
- Many weapons and ammunition, including 2 howitzers, were seized from the military council camps in the Manton battle
- KNLA joint forces attacked the military council camp in Shwegyin Township and seized 2 weapons and ammunition
- A battle broke out between the defense forces and the terrorist military council’s logistic convoy invading Kanto Village of the Banlamot Village Tract in Tanintharyi Township
- About 100 strong military council troops invaded and set fire to the village of Ngayane (South) in Zigon Circuit, Kanbalu District
- The Way Musical Film, organized by MFDMC, was screened in Gimhae, Korea, with an audience of over 400 people, and a guitar with signatures of The Way couple was auctioned for the highest auction price of 25,000,000 won
