Summary of News
- Over 270 CDM Staff Registered to Resume Operations in Lashio’s Administrative Offices
Will Continue Until Federal Democracy is Achieved - Ta’ang Literature Associations Unite to Form the Ta’ang Literature Association
- Military Council Restricts Medicine Imports to Export Earners Only
- Soldier from Infantry Battalion 268 in Falam Defects
1. Over 270 CDM Staff Registered to Resume Operations in Lashio’s Administrative Offices
The Kokang Army (MNDAA) has announced that over 270 CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) staff in Lashio, Northern Shan State, have registered to help resume operations in the city’s administrative offices. These are civilian staff who had previously been dismissed by the military council due to their participation in the CDM movement. The announcement also noted that these individuals can now register to return to their work.
A video was released on August 30, informing CDM staff about the registration process. MNDAA provided a Q&A segment regarding this registration. According to a female spokesperson, the CDM staff in Lashio are being welcomed and their registrations are being processed.
The registration for CDM staff began on August 13, not only in Lashio but also in other townships. It was also informed that the staff must present a copy of their dismissal order from the relevant department, or a recommendation from another CDM staff member if they do not have the dismissal order. Currently, the departments resuming operations with CDM staff include the health department, with the education department expected to resume soon. Other departments will operate depending on the return of residents to the city, according to the MNDAA announcement.
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2. Ta’ang Literature Associations Unite to Form the Ta’ang Literature Association
On August 31, the PSLF/TNLA’s Information and Public Relations Department announced the formation of the Ta’ang Literature Association (TLA) on the occasion of the 52nd Ta’ang Literature Day. The formation took place after various Ta’ang literature groups came together during the 52nd anniversary celebration held on August 30 in a village in Namkham Township, Ta’ang region. The event also included the graduation ceremony for the fourth batch of Ta’ang Literature Teachers (TOT).
This year’s celebration focused on unifying the various dialects within the Ta’ang ethnic group, ensuring the development and expansion of Ta’ang as an official language and script. The TLA was formed by merging the Ta’ang Literature and Culture Association, the Ta’ang Language Teaching Group (TLTA), and the PSLF/TNLA’s Ta’ang Official Language Committee.
Given the numerous dialects within the Ta’ang ethnic group, the association has chosen common words and phrases to standardize as the official language. The newly formed TLA aims to continue promoting and expanding Ta’ang literature. During the event, articles, poems, cartoons, and translations published in Ta’ang were awarded prizes, and certificates of honor were presented to the TOT graduates.
The ceremony, held in Namkham Township, was attended by PSLF/TNLA Deputy Chairman Major General Tar Gyut Jar and General Secretary Brigadier General Ta Phone Kyaw, who delivered speeches. Similar events were also held in other townships like Mantong and Mongkoe, with participation from PSLF/TNLA leaders, members of the Ta’ang Literature and Culture Committee, the Ta’ang Language Teaching Group, and the local community.
3. Military Council Restricts Medicine Imports to Export Earners Only
On August 31, the Military Council’s Ministry of Commerce announced that starting from September 1, medicine imports will only be permitted if the importer can present export earnings (Export Earning). The military council, facing a high demand for US dollars, has decided to stop selling US dollars and instead require businesses to purchase them on their own for import transactions.
This decision was made during the 66/2024 meeting of the Foreign Exchange Supervisory Committee, and it will affect all imports. Import licenses applied for up to August have been canceled. However, essential goods like fuel and palm oil will be exempt from this restriction.
Due to this new restriction, the Myanmar Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Entrepreneurs Association announced on August 28 that it has canceled import applications from 116 pharmaceutical companies for a total of $103.822 million. The association also stated that new import licenses will only be granted under the new system. This system was also implemented during the previous military regime, according to business sources.
4. Soldier from Infantry Battalion 268 in Falam Defects
On August 31, the People’s Administration Committee in Tiddim Township reported that a soldier from the military council’s Infantry Battalion 268, based in Falam Township, Chin State, has defected. Private U Kyin Lann Mon from the battalion defected to the People’s Administration Committee in Tiddim Township on August 29.
The committee has welcomed the defecting soldier and is arranging for his safe transfer to a secure location.
These reports were submitted by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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