1. Union Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than says knowing the real situation is crucial because the Sagaing and Magway regions are the NUG government’s true strongholds
Union Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than said that knowing the real situation is especially important because the Sagaing and Magway regions are the NUG government’s true strongholds. The Prime Minister stated this on December 8 during a meeting with the Interim Local Administration Central Committee.
“Firstly, territorial dominance is the first stage in developing governance, followed by peace and stability, and the administrative system will be able to function properly when the territory is stable. I would like to urge you to try to obtain accurate and timely information because the Sagaing and Magway regions are true strongholds of the NUG government, and it is especially important to know the actual conditions,” he said. The Interim Local Public Administration Development Central Committee members in attendance clarified the decisions made in (39/2022) and the completion conditions of the previous processes, as well as the processes that remain to be completed.
Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than, the chairman of the Interim Local Public Administration Development Central Committee, as well as Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and officials from various departments, attended the meeting.
2. The NUG’s Minister of Human Rights and the Vice President of the European Parliament, H.E. Heidi Hautala, had a discussion on Myanmar issues
The Minister of Human Rights of the National Unity Government and the Vice President of the European Parliament, H.E. Heidi Hautala, had a discussion on Myanmar issues. They reportedly met on December 8 at the European Parliament building in Brussels. The European Parliament is interested in Myanmar’s return to democracy and has provided enthusiastic support.
3. The National Defense Authorization Act 2023 (NDAA) drafted this year included providing more support for Myanmar
Union Minister U Htin Lin Aung informed on December 8 that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2023, which was drafted this year, included increased support for Myanmar. “This year’s NDAA was drafted to provide more support to Myanmar. We are delighted and grateful in advance for the effective, practical, and vital assistance,” he said. The National Defense Authorization Act 2023 (NDAA) has passed the House of Representatives and will become law once it is approved by the Senate and signed by the President.
4. Urging on the purchase of tickets in order to meet sales target for an online fundraiser show for people fleeing the war
On December 8, Deputy Minister Ei Thinzar Maung urged people to purchase tickets in order to meet sales targets for an online fundraiser show for people fleeing the war. The program of the online fundraiser show “The Great Exodus” for people fleeing the war has been moved from December 10 to January 7 for a variety of reasons. “The project target is one hundred thousand dollars. Therefore, we urge everyone to buy tickets for “The Great Exodus” online fundraiser show for people fleeing the war,” she said. Tickets can be purchased at the m.me/memo1221memo link.
5. The military council issued a warrant against NUG’s Deputy Minister of Human Rights under Section 50 (A)
The military council issued a warrant against NUG’s Deputy Minister of Human Rights under Section 50(A). Khun Baham Htan, Deputy Minister of Human Rights, informed the news on December 8. I learned that the military council delivered this letter to my mother’s house on December 7. I want to say one thing. This house has nothing to do with me and it is not my house. If you want to attack me politically, attack me with dignity. You shouldn’t harass or threaten my old mother, who has nothing to do with it,” he said. It is stated in the warrant letter to come to the office on December 21 to clarify the allegation.
“As I cannot accept the military’s arbitrary coup, I am participating in the revolution to overthrow the military dictator according to my own convictions without encouragement from anyone. You can treat me as you like from a different political perspective. For my side, I will continue to fight with all my abilities until the revolution is successful,” said Deputy Minister.
6. The UN OCHA Myanmar released that humanitarian aid providers are hoping to resume deliveries to Rakhine
The UN OCHA Myanmar released that humanitarian aid providers are hoping to resume deliveries to Rakhine, where the ceasefire has been suspended. The UN OCHA Myanmar stated the news on December 8. After four months of intense fighting in Rakhine and southern Chin State, an informal ceasefire between the Arakan Army and the military was announced on November 27. Following this statement, some waterways in the province have reopened, and humanitarian aid providers hope to ease social relief activities and civilian movement, which have been restricted in many townships since September. According to figures as of November 28, approximately 23,700 civilians were still displaced in Paletwa township in southern Chin State and Rakhine State as a result of the recent conflicts, bringing the total number of displaced people due to the current conflicts to over 98,500.
7. Three people were killed on the spot when military council troops stationed near the Ye-U rice shop in the Monywa mountain roundabout were shot with 40mm ammunition
Three people were killed on the spot when military council troops stationed near the Ye-U rice shop in the Monywa mountain roundabout were shot with 40mm ammunition. It was reported that soldiers from Monywa district battalion – 7 (Lightning People Defense Force) fired and attacked around 1:30 p.m. on December 8.
“On December 8, around 1:30 p.m., Monywa district battalion – 7 (Lightning People Defense Force) opened fire on military council troops stationed near the Ye-U rice shop in the Monywa mountain roundabout with 40mm ammunition,” they confirmed. Three soldiers were killed on the spot as a result of the attack, and the remaining soldiers were seriously injured. The Monywa district battalion – 7 confirmed that the soldiers were able to retreat without harmful.
8. Three military council troops were injured in a bomb attack while playing chinlone at Mandalay Daywon west’s Htinnwin ward office
According to the report, three military council troops were injured in a bomb attack while playing chinlone at Mandalay Daywon west’s Htinnwin ward office. The STF-MDY team confirmed that at 5:00 p.m. on December 8. “When the STF-MDY team launched bombs at military council troops stationed at the Htinnwin ward office in Daywon west, between 26th and 35th Streets in Mandalay city, three people were injured,” they said. It is reported that one of those hit by the bomb fell in a pool of blood, while the other two were injured and taken away in two ambulances. The STF-MDY team was able to safely retreat.
9. The Namhsan battle is expected to intensify as military council forces attack the camps near the TNLA headquarter
According to the report, the Namhsan battle is expected to intensify as military council forces attack the camps near the TNLA headquarters with Mi35 helicopter gunships and jet fighters. Local news sources confirmed this on December 8.
“They appear to have already planned to attack the TNLA camp with purposeful airstrikes. The battle was still raging from yesterday afternoon until this evening. Surveillance drones are also scattered throughout the Namhsan sky. They are constantly shooting with heavy weapons,” said a local resident.
“The extent of the damage is unknown, but because the battle occurred in the village of Konethar, residential houses and monasteries were damaged. The remaining villages in the area may have to flee as well. The situation is that both sides are reinforcing their forces and the battle will become more intense. If the fighting is intense, the sound of gunshots may be heard throughout the area, so travelers should exercise caution,” said a local resident.
- Union Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than says knowing the real situation is crucial because the Sagaing and Magway regions are the NUG government’s true strongholds
- The NUG’s Minister of Human Rights and the Vice President of the European Parliament, H.E. Heidi Hautala, had a discussion on Myanmar issues
- The National Defense Authorization Act 2023 (NDAA) drafted this year included providing more support for Myanmar
- Urging on the purchase of tickets in order to meet sales target for an online fundraiser show for people fleeing the war
- The military council issued a warrant against NUG’s Deputy Minister of Human Rights under Section 50 (A)
- The UN OCHA Myanmar released that humanitarian aid providers are hoping to resume deliveries to Rakhine
- Three people were killed on the spot when military council troops stationed near the Ye-U rice shop in the Monywa mountain roundabout were shot with 40mm ammunition
- Three military council troops were injured in a bomb attack while playing chinlone at Mandalay Daywon west’s Htinnwin ward office
- The Namhsan battle is expected to intensify as military council forces attack the camps near the TNLA headquarter
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