1. The Union Prime Minister said that it will be necessary to engage in city-occupation battles
Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Thann said at the meeting of the Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held on January 18 that it will be necessary to engage in city-occupation battles.
“I am profoundly satisfied with the revolution as we witness the systematic takeover of cities in ethnic alliance regions, progressing at a commendable pace. As the ruling National Unity Government, it is crucial for us to consolidate our control over the territory and persist in capturing cities. We are aware that by exerting greater military pressure, we can effectively enhance our control over the region. Thus, it is imperative to not only execute direct attacks but also employ psychological warfare tactics,” stated the Union Prime Minister.
Following, attending members of the ILACC explained the completion status of the activities discussed at the meeting (2/2024), 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, associate permanent secretaries, and officials from ministries attended the meeting.
2. Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye met and greeted the president and secretary of the Japanese Parliamentary Association for Supporting Democratization of Myanmar
On January 17, the National Unity Government of Myanmar Representative Office – Japan stated.
At noon on January 17 (Wednesday), Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye met with Mr. Masaharu Nakagawa, Member of Parliament and President, at his office, along with Mr. Michihiro Ishibashi, Member of Parliament and Secretary-General, Japanese Parliamentary Association for Supporting Democratization of Myanmar.
In the meeting, the Union Minister expressed his appreciation for the continuous efforts for Myanmar’s democratic transition and coordinated humanitarian aid for the people of Myanmar to receive effective assistance on the ground.
3. A regular meeting of the Central Work Committee of the National League for Democracy was held
It is reported that a regular meeting of the Central Work Committee of the National League for Democracy was held.
On January 18, 2024, the regular meeting (2/2024) of the Central Work Committee (CWC) of the National League for Democracy (NLD) was held. The National League for Democracy – Yangon Region reported that the Central Work Committee members all attended the meeting.
4. Daik-U Township People’s Administrative Body warned all ward/village Administrators of Daik-U Township to resign immediately
On January 18, Daik-U Township People’s Administrative Body warned all ward/village administrators of Daik-U Township to resign immediately.
“Since the coup d’état on February 1, 2021, we all know that the ward and village administrators in Daik-U Township have sided with the military council, forming militias at their will, collecting the names of residents in the ward and village for military training through the lottery system, and carrying out administrative duties by threatening.
The Daik-U Township People’s Administrative Body (PaAFa) strongly condemns the actions as a pillar of support to the terrorist military council and urges all ward and village administrators to stand on the side of the people and resign as soon as possible,” it stated.
In addition, a warning has been issued that if they continue to serve at the will of the military council without resigning, they will be severely punished.
5. Residents from most of the villages fled due to the violent invasion of the junta troops in Depayin Township
It is reported that the junta troops have invaded and rampaged through Depayin Township, forcing residents from most of the villages to flee.
On January 18, the Depayin Township Brotherhood Association announced the invasion of the junta column.
“The terrorist military junta column is invading the villages in Depayin Township while the people are sleeping. There are also reports that they have raided Mae Oh Village in Depayin Township and arrested some residents, and we are trying to confirm it,” it stated.
Because the terrorist junta troops have arrived in the villages of Me Oh, Muu Kha Twin, and Let Yet Kone, the residents of the villages such as Aung Chan Thar, Ywar Shey, Me Oh, Muu Kha Twin, Let Yet Kone Nyaung Hla, and Tha Yet Taw fled to safety.
6. Nearly 200 civilians were killed by the terrorist military council in the KNU-controlled area
On the night of January 18, KNU Headquarters announced that nearly 200 civilians were killed and more than 660 were injured by the terrorist military council in the area controlled by the Karen National Union – KNU.
During the year 2023, the terrorist military council committed 18 types of human rights violations and committed no less than 3,125 times in order to maintain their power and control the territory. As a result of these human rights violations, 195 local civilians were arrested, 195 lost their lives, and 661 were injured, according to the statement. In addition, 18 churches, 25 monasteries, 1 mosque, 16 schools, 2 dispensaries, 5 hospitals, 91 public buildings, 11 agricultural farms, and 1,869 houses were destroyed by the terrorist military.
These lists are collected information, and since there is still information that cannot be collected, the actual damage may be higher than the current list, the KNU Headquarters announced.
7. From the “Project Armor Supporters” campaign, 500,000 Thai Baht was received to be used in the production of the Federal Wings’ Armor
On January 18, Federal Wings announced that it had received 500,000 Thai baht from “Project Armor Supporters” to be used in the production of Federal Wings’ armor.
“We have received 500,000 Thai baht from “Project Armor Supporters” to be used in the production of Federal Wings’ Armor, and we are now able to speed up production. We are very grateful to each and every supporter who participated in Project Armor and all the fundraisers who gathered together,” it stated.
Also in December, bulletproof helmets and uniforms produced with proceeds from Project Armor have flowed to the defense forces.
8. AA reveals the weapons and ammunition seized from the front headquarters of the military council based in the Paletwa region
On January 18, the Arakan Army (AA) revealed the weapons, ammunition and military vehicles seized from the military council’s frontline camp based in the Paletwa region of Chin State.
The weapons, ammunitions and military equipment seized by the Arakan Army after the final capture of LIB-289, which is the front-line headquarters of the terrorist fascist military council based in the Paletwa region, and SaKaKha-19 were revealed along with a photographic record.
It is reported that the headquarters of LIB-289, the frontline division headquarters of SaKaKha-19 and the battalions of Division 11 in the vicinity of Paletwa have been deployed centered on the town.
AA also informed that the headquarters of the LIB-289 is a major division headquarters that manages and commands all military council camps in the entire Paletwa region, and is a military strategic hill under the joint supervision of division commanders.
On January 14, Arakan Army AA managed to attack and capture all military council bases and camps in the entire Paletwa Township.
Arakan Army AA announced on January 14 that the entire Paletwa Township has become a military-free zone after all the terrorist military council camps in Paletwa Township of Chin State were attacked and captured.
9. In 2023, more than 4,600 battles took place in the KNU-Karen National Union’s Kawthoolei administrative area, and a total of 5,000 junta soldiers, including officers, were killed
On January 18, the KNU-Headquarters announced the military summary.
“In 2023, there were no less than 4,623 major and minor skirmishes (camp capture battles, contact battles, guerilla battles, and drone operations) between the terrorist military council forces that invaded our territories and the revolutionary joint forces of Karen National Liberation Army (K.N.L.A) and the Karen National Defense Organization (K.N.D.O).
During those (4,623) battles, a total of (5,005) soldiers, including officers, were killed and (3,345) were injured on the side of the coup-terrorist military council. On the part of the revolutionary joint forces under the leadership of the Karen National Liberation Army (K.N.L.A) and the Karen National Defense Organization (K.N.D.O), (154) sacrificed their lives for the country and the people, and (597) were injured,” it stated.
The coup terrorist military council that was defeated on all sides during the fighting has been targeting the public as if they were enemies, firing heavy weapons, airstrikes, and various other terrorist acts. As a result, there have been 751,669 people who fled their homes from 2021 to 2023.
10. The terrorist military council bombarded Lat Khet Taung in Myawaddy, Karen State, again
On the night of January 18, a military council’s airplane bombarded Lat Khet Taung in Myawaddy, Karen State, causing the ground to shake, according to local news sources.
Social group activists on the Thai side also wrote on social networks that they felt the sound of the bombing. In the previous days, the military council carried out airstrikes near Lat Khet Taung for consecutive days.
The camp on Lat Khet Taung was captured by the Karen National Union (KNU) and the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) of the National Unity Government (NUG) at the end of July 2023.
11. The military council carried out 16 airstrikes in the vicinity of Mongmit Town, Ohn Kyaw Village, and Shwe Sar Li Village
In one day on January 18, from 8:49 a.m. to 12:28 p.m. in the vicinity of Mongmit Town, Ohn Kyaw Village, and Shwe Sar Li Village, Mongmit Township, Brigade 3 Military Area, Ta’ang State, the military council carried out attacks 8 times with Jet Fighter, 3 times with ART-72, and 5 times with Y12.
After the signing of the ceasefire on January 11, the military council troops have been carrying out heavy weapons and airstrikes on Mongmit, Kyaukme, Mogok, and Lashio townships until January 18.
PSLF/TNLA claims that the action of the military council is a repeated violation of the cease-fire agreement.
12. KIA and PDF joint forces captured the police station and departmental offices in Mongmit
A source on the ground said that a joint force of KIA and PDF captured the police station in Mongmit, northern Shan State, at 12:00 noon on January 18.
On January 18, at about 6:00 a.m., a fierce battle broke out between the Military Council and the joint forces of KIA and PDF in Assam, Shwe Sar Li and Ohn Kyaw villages near Mongmit, and the Military Council launched an air attack.
“At the moment, the police station has been controlled by the joint forces, as well as all the other departments. They are now attacking the military council’s LIB-223, 276, and 348,” a person close to the joint forces told MPN Media on the afternoon of January 18.
During the battle, the military council used air and dropped 3 bombs, causing many houses to be destroyed. Residents also reported that a house and an old movie theater were burned down due to gunfire.
The details of the casualties of local civilians due to the military council army’s heavy weapons and airstrikes are not yet known.
13. 4 military council members were killed and 6 were injured in the attack on the General Administration Office and the veterans’ office in Yesagyo
Myingyan Black Tiger -MBT announced that 4 members of the military council were killed and 6 were injured when the people’s defense joint forces attacked the township General Administration Office and the military veterans’ office in Yesagyo Town, Magway Division.
It is reported that the General Administration Office and the veterans’ office named Nyein Zarni, where the military council troops were stationed, were attacked simultaneously at 6:00 a.m. on January 17. In the attack, the revolutionary forces had a military advantage, and when the Nyein Zarni camp was about to be occupied, they fought again with the military council’s reinforced column, so the battle lasted for about 2 hours. It is also reported that the military council’s side suffered heavy casualties, and the battle took a long time because they were attacking from well-built bunkers and a good defensive position.
In that battle, 4 soldiers of the military council were killed and 6 were injured. MBT platoon commander Sir Karen and leader Comrade Thone Thone were also injured.
The operation was carried out by MBT Force, LY-PDF, Bo Sixty, Bright Stars Group (LPDF), Royal Eagle People Defense Force, Bo Sixty Guerrilla Force, N-YSO, Shwe Nyar Myay Special Commando Force, TPG Guerrilla Force, and Thwaythauk Force.
14. More than 30 local residents of Yesagyo were abducted by the military council as human shields
More than 30 local residents from Yesagyo Township, Magway Division, were abducted as human shields by the military council, said the person in charge of Yesagyo PaKaFa information.
On January 12, the military council troops arrested the people who were passing in front of Yesagyo LIB-256 and the people of Setaw Village near Zeetaw Pyu Village and used them as human shields on their way to Lingataw police station, Myaing Townships, he said.
“On January 14, around 9:00 a.m., our defense forces intercepted and attacked the 40-strong military council column that came to the Lingataw police station in Myaing Township, using the abducted residents as human shields,” said a PDF soldier. He continued that the column was attacked with heavy weapons and drones, and one Pyu member was killed and five were seriously injured.
After being attacked, the column entered the Lingataw police station along with the abducted people, and they are still in the police station as of January 18. The abducted people were not harmed in the attack, but they have not been released to this day.
It is reported that the attack was carried out jointly by the Yesagyo PaKaFa and Pakokku District Battalion-9.
15. When Captain Nay Myo Zin invited the military council soldiers inside the Loikaw Prison to join the people, they responded by shooting with heavy weapons
On the morning of January 18, former army officer Captain Nay Myo Zin offered an invitation to the military council soldiers in the Loikaw Prison in Karenni State to join the people, but they responded by firing heavy weapons.
“The firing has reached us. But it is still far. Thank you. We are deeply saddened by your clear response to our request. What we are offering is that we are trying to give you a chance to live with your family,” former army officer Captain Nay Myo Zin told the military council soldiers in prison.
Former army officer Captain Nay Myo Zin was speaking to the military council soldiers through a loudspeaker in a building near Loikaw Prison, and it was seen in the video that some pieces of the building hit Captain Nay Myo Zin when a shell exploded in the surrounding area.
- The Union Prime Minister said that it will be necessary to engage in city-occupation battles
- Union Minister Dr. Win Myat Aye met and greeted the president and secretary of the Japanese Parliamentary Association for Supporting Democratization of Myanmar
- A regular meeting of the Central Work Committee of the National League for Democracy was held
- Daik-U Township People’s Administrative Body warned all ward/village Administrators of Daik-U Township to resign immediately
- Residents from most of the villages fled due to the violent invasion of the junta troops in Depayin Township
- Nearly 200 civilians were killed by the terrorist military council in the KNU-controlled area
- From the “Project Armor Supporters” campaign, 500,000 Thai Baht was received to be used in the production of the Federal Wings’ Armor
- AA reveals the weapons and ammunition seized from the front headquarters of the military council based in the Paletwa region
- In 2023, more than 4,600 battles took place in the KNU-Karen National Union’s Kawthoolei administrative area, and a total of 5,000 junta soldiers, including officers, were killed
- The terrorist military council bombarded Lat Khet Taung in Myawaddy, Karen State, again
- The military council carried out 16 airstrikes in the vicinity of Mongmit Town, Ohn Kyaw Village, and Shwe Sar Li Village
- KIA and PDF joint forces captured the police station and departmental offices in Mongmit
- 4 military council members were killed and 6 were injured in the attack on the General Administration Office and the veterans’ office in Yesagyo
- More than 30 local residents of Yesagyo were abducted by the military council as human shields
- When Captain Nay Myo Zin invited the military council soldiers inside the Loikaw Prison to join the people, they responded by shooting with heavy weapons
