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1. Civilian Groups Celebrate Historic Victory in the Northeast Command Seizure
The seizure of the Northeast Command, which had been under the control of the oppressive military for nearly 60 years, has been hailed as a historic victory by 259 civilian organizations. The northern alliance forces collaborated to take over this command, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the military regime. The civilian groups have issued a statement celebrating the coordinated efforts of the federal democratic forces that led to the dismantling of the military’s control.
This victory, including strategic battles to seize cities, demonstrated the united power of federal democratic forces in disintegrating the military junta. The civilian organizations have also recognized the respectful treatment of officers and soldiers, who were subjected to orders from the military leader Min Aung Hlaing, in accordance with international military conduct.
The statement acknowledges the contribution of various resistance forces, including those who participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and ethnic armed resistance groups. These groups have politically supported the nationwide non-violent resistance movements against the illegal military coup attempted by Min Aung Hlaing’s junta in February 2021.
Additionally, the civilian organizations have expressed gratitude to the ethnic armed resistance groups for their unwavering support to various revolutionary forces that chose armed resistance due to the violent suppression of peaceful civilian protests by the military.
The historic victory in capturing the Northeast Command was achieved through coordinated military operations involving various allied forces. These operations included the 1027 operation by the MNDAA, TNLA, and AA, the 1111 operation by the Karenni resistance forces, regional joint operations by the KNU/KNLA and allies, the 0307 operation by the KIA and allies, and the operations in Rakhine and Ta’ang regions. These efforts have led to the seizure of numerous military camps and the establishment of liberated areas free from the military’s control.
The civilian groups have recognized the collective support and sacrifices made by various resistance forces in dismantling the oppressive military regime. They have also highlighted the importance of protecting and promoting human rights, women’s and children’s rights, labor rights, and socio-economic rights in the liberated areas. The groups urge for policies that ensure the respect and protection of these rights, as well as the rights to religious belief, language, and cultural practices of the diverse local populations.
2. ABSDF Calls for Intensified People’s and Armed Struggle
August 8, 2024
The All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF) has called for intensified people’s and armed struggles to achieve the goals of the Spring Revolution and bring an end to the military dictatorship. On the 36th anniversary of the 8.8.88 Uprising, the ABSDF issued a statement urging for the escalation of people’s struggles, armed struggles, diplomatic efforts, and economic warfare.
The statement highlights the significance of the Spring Revolution in opening a new chapter in Myanmar’s political landscape. It calls for the establishment of a practical and unified political leadership to navigate the ongoing political crisis, which the military dictatorship cannot resolve through any means.
Additionally, the ABSDF urges military personnel under the junta to join the revolutionary forces. The ABSDF is currently collaborating with resistance forces in various regions, including Kachin, Sagaing, Magway, Karen, and Mandalay, in the fight against the military regime.
3. Thirteen Soldiers Killed in Attack on Military Looters in Myaung Myay Shaung Village
August 8, 2024
Thirteen soldiers were killed in an attack on a military convoy looting civilian properties in Myaung Myay Shaung village, Dawei Township, Tanintharyi Region. The Yephyu People’s Defense Force (YPPDF) reported that the attack took place on August 4, around 12:50 PM, targeting soldiers looting houses in the village where civilians had sought refuge from military violence.
The convoy, comprising soldiers from Dawei and Yephyu, faced a coordinated attack by the YPPDF, DNLA’s Division 1, Black Tiger Force, and Bilone Black Panther Force. The resistance forces did not sustain any casualties, while the soldiers lost 13 members and approximately 20 others were injured.
4. Three Soldiers Killed in Attack on Military Checkpoint in Simi Khon Town
August 8, 2024
Three junta soldiers were killed, and a gun was seized during an attack on a military checkpoint at the eastern entrance of Simi Khon Town, Myinmu Township, Mandalay Region. The attack took place on August 7, around 10:00 AM, at the checkpoint located in front of a school.
The resistance forces used a commercial vehicle to approach and attack the checkpoint, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers and one police officer. The resistance fighters, unable to retrieve additional weapons and ammunition due to return fire from a soldier inside the school, managed to seize a gun, 19 rounds of ammunition, and a phone from a deceased soldier.
The attack was carried out by the Shwe Jophyu People’s Defense Force-Myinmu in collaboration with the Aung San’s Blood Civilian Defense Force (ABCDF). No casualties were reported among the resistance fighters.
