1. The Acting President says the Panglong Agreement could not be implemented until today due to chauvinism and successive military regimes
Acting President Duwa Lashi La said that due to chauvinism and successive military regimes, the Panglong Agreement could not be implemented until today. It was included in the congratulatory message sent by the National Unity Government’s Acting President, Duwa Lashi La, for the 2nd anniversary of the Spring Revolution People’s Struggle on February 12th.
“Today marks the day of the signing of the Panglong Agreement by General Aung San and ethnic leaders to gain independence as the Union of Myanmar. Despite signing a pledge for freedom and equality, the Panglong Agreement has not yet been implemented due to ethnic chauvinism and successive military dictatorships, and those in power still continue to oppress all ethnic people,” the Acting President said. Currently, ethnic revolutionary forces and the National Unity Government have been collaborating militarily and politically to fight the terrorist army.
2. Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung says the terrorist military council’s coup has not yet succeeded
Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung said that the terrorist military council’s coup has not yet succeeded. The minister said the following at a meeting with the Myanmar community in New York, USA, on February 11th.
“The terrorist military council has been unable to govern until now. So far, the coup has not yet succeeded. If I have to say, there is no condition that can be represented as a government internationally until now, and the Silent Strike on February 1 is evidence of that. To what extent the public refuses to accept this coup, they have silently expressed their loudest protest.”
The military coup that started on February 1, 2021, has not brought stability to the country until now, and over 20,000 soldiers have died in more than a year.
3. The NUG Human Rights Minister warns prison staff to be prepared to face many cases in their turn
The NUG Human Rights Minister, U Aung Myo Min, warned prison staff that they would face many cases in their turn. On February 12, the NUG Human Rights Minister stated about the prison as follows:
“The criminal records of prison staff have been increasing. When it’s your turn, be prepared to deal with a large number of cases.”
On the 3rd and 4th of February, in Mandalay Central Prison (Obo), approximately 150 prison staff and male disciplinary prisoners entered the female dormitory of political inmates and violently beat them. During the violence, 13 people were seriously injured, and in the subsequent incident, 72 female political activists were transferred to prison and banned from receiving prison letters for one month.
4. Union Minister Daw Khin Ma Ma Myo attends the “Towards the Victory with Unity” ceremony
Union Minister Daw Khin Ma Ma Myo attends the “Towards the Victory with Unity” ceremony. The Ministry of Commerce released the news on February 12.
“The “Towards the Victory with Unity” ceremony, organized by UK-based Union-born nationals, was held in London on February 11 and was attended by the Union Minister of Commerce” the Ministry stated.
In addition to the event agenda, the Federal dialogue was also held, where members of the National Unity Government, UK-based Kachin ethnic leaders, and Union-born nationals participated in the discussion.
5. The NLD released that it is making efforts to collaborate with all forces working toward a common goal
The National League for Democracy released a statement that it is making efforts to collaborate with all forces working toward a common goal. It is mentioned in the message sent by the National League for Democracy to the 76th Panglong Treaty signing ceremony on February 12th.
The Panglong Agreement is a historic symbolic treaty that strengthened the Union of Myanmar’s prestige, built unity among ethnic groups, and granted independence. On February 12, 1947, at 10:00 a.m., General Aung San, Kachin representatives, Shan provincial representatives, Shan people’s representatives, and Chin representatives were able to sign the Panglong Treaty despite the oppression of the imperialists. That example is the most important success guide for all revolutionary forces working to end the military dictatorship.
In the message sent on the 76th anniversary of the Panglong Treaty (Union Day), the National League for Democracy stated that it would work with all forces with a common goal to eradicate the evil military dictatorship and build a future state with the ethnic people.
6. Over 170 of the more than 200 villages in Pale township have already established Public Administration Bodies and People Defense Forces
It has been reported that over 170 of the more than 200 villages in Pale township have already established Public Administration Bodies and People Defense Forces. On February 12, U Zaw Htet from the Pale Public Administration Group said as follows:
“The vacant Public Administration Bodies and People Defense Forces from Pale township’s villages were amended and established. Over 170 of the more than 200 villages in Pale township have already established Ward/Village Public Administration Bodies and People Defense Forces.”
Pale township Public Administration not only organizes Ward/Village Public Administration and People’s Defense Forces in accordance with NUG policy in the Sagaing division, but it also fulfills the village’s needs.
7. 44 junta forces killed in the attack on 15 military targets in Sagaing region
It was reported that resistance forces strategically attacked 15 military targets in the Sagaing division. On February 12, the NUG Ministry of Defense confirmed the news as follows:
“In Sagaing division, PDF joint forces were able to strategically attack 15 military targets on February 8th and 9th, 2023. During the battle, 44 enemy soldiers were killed, 8 were wounded, and 2 defense forces members were killed, with 13 others injured.”
Defense forces seized small arms, ammunition and military equipment from the enemy. In accordance with the NUG Defense Ministry’s No. 1 Military region and the command of the relevant district command groups’, PDF battalions (Myaung, Khin-U, Kawlin, Kanbalu, Monywa), Public Security Force (Khin-U), Village allied forces (Myaung), Shwe Nyar Myay Forces, Pale township’s revolutionary forces, Chindwin Toe Na Yar PDF, Real Hero, Thakhin Daung Nyo, Hunter revolution Force, and Local PDFs strategically conducted the operation.
8. 1 killed, 2 injured during a mine clearance at Pyu Saw Htee leader’s house
In the west of Myaing city, Sagaing region, two junta forces were killed and two others wounded during a mine clearance at Pyu Saw Htee leader’s house. On February 12, the Myaing PDF confirmed the battle news as follows:
“Two days ago, at 03:15 p.m. on February 12th, Myaing PDF battalion (1), led by Captain Mike Khe, laid a mine in the home of Pyu Saw Htee leader Htein Lin, west of Myaing city. That mine exploded on February 12.”
According to the report, one member of the junta troops who came to clear the mine was killed, one was wounded, and one Pyu Saw Htee was seriously injured.
9. Payarthonesu People’s Strike and comrades from the Red Dragon Column stage a strike to mark Union Day
To mark Union Day, the Payarthonesu People’s Strike and comrades from the Red Dragon column marched together against the military dictatorship. On February 12, the Red Dragon column released the news as follows:
“On Thursday, the People’s Defense Force Southern Military Region, the Red Dragon column of the PDF Southern Military Region-3, along with the Payarthonesu People’s Strike, demonstrated against the military dictatorship in Kyainseikgy township.”
The purpose of the protest is to put more effort into the current 2023 Spring Revolution and to try to reach a democratic system in which all ethnic groups have the right to self-determination based on the true federal principle.
10. Users can verify when they suspect fraud with NUGPay
It has been reported that users can verify when they suspect fraud with NUGPay. On February 12, NUGPay released the news as follows:
“If you suspect fraud using NUGPay, please contact NUGPay for verification.” Those who have suspects can inquire at the announced email addresses, including the NUGPay QR Code and Website. NUGPay is the only financial system that is free of the military council.
11. A crowd of fans watched the revolutionary film “We Will Share the Merit, Only After We Are Free” in Incheon, Korea
A crowd of fans watched the revolutionary film “We Will Share the Merit, Only After We Are Free,” directed by Sein Thee and Aung Thaw, in Incheon, Bupyeong district, Korea. On Sunday, February 12, at 11:30 a.m., the true story was shown in the 7th-floor hall of the Bupyeong township office in Incheon, Korea.
The true story “We Will Share the Merit, Only After We Are Free” was shown at the ceremony, and most Burmese people in South Korea came to watch it. The Myanmar Federal Democracy Victory Association and the Gyeongnam Foreigners Assistance Center are screening the revolutionary film, and the proceeds will be used to support MOD and CMD artists.
- The Acting President says the Panglong Agreement could not be implemented until today due to chauvinism and successive military regimes
- Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung says the terrorist military council’s coup has not yet succeeded
- The NUG Human Rights Minister warns prison staff to be prepared to face many cases in their turn
- Union Minister Daw Khin Ma Ma Myo attends the “Towards the Victory with Unity” ceremony
- The NLD released that it is making efforts to collaborate with all forces working toward a common goal
- Over 170 of the more than 200 villages in Pale township have already established Public Administration Bodies and People Defense Forces
- 44 junta forces killed in the attack on 15 military targets in Sagaing region
- 1 killed, 2 injured during a mine clearance at Pyu Saw Htee leader’s house
- Payarthonesu People’s Strike and comrades from the Red Dragon Column stage a strike to mark Union Day
- Users can verify when they suspect fraud with NUGPay
- A crowd of fans watched the revolutionary film “We Will Share the Merit, Only After We Are Free” in Incheon, Korea
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