1. Acting President said that a federal democratic union can only be created if we are able to perform strategically on all fronts
At the 29/2023 cabinet meeting of the National Unity Government held on August 29, Acting President Duwa Lashi La said this.
“We are fighting on various fronts of the revolution. The front of the revolution is not only the military, but the roles of finance and international relations are also important fronts of the revolution. We can only create a federal democratic union with full democracy and human rights standards for our people if we are able to perform strategically on all fronts,” the Acting President said.
In addition, the Acting President added that as the Spring Revolution gains momentum, the role of the international community has reached an important stage.
2. The Union Prime Minister said that the government must adopt strong policies to solve the problems among the armed groups
Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann said at the cabinet meeting No. 29/2023 of the National Unity Government held on August 29 that the government must adopt strong policies to solve the problems among the armed groups.
“If there are problems among the armed groups, the government must adopt strong policies to solve them. Sometimes the armed groups from the revolutionary side may forget what the root problem of the current revolution is, and there may be people who want to show their power over the people when they have weapons and bully them. We heard that people are worried because of the actions of some people. Therefore, it will be very important for the responsible ministries to have a step-by-step command system, discipline compliance, cooperation, and compact grouping, and to solve problems quickly if there are problems,” the Union Prime Minister said.
In addition, the armed resistance forces are the ones who have taken on the responsibility of keeping the people safe and warm, and if those who are supposed to protect them go down the wrong path, there may be harm to the revolution, the Union Prime Minister added.
3. Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung said that the victory of the spring revolution will be achieved as soon as possible if international pressure is applied to the fields requested by the NUG government
On August 29, Union Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung said at a press conference about the upcoming processes of the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“This revolution has come this far without taking help from any country and only with donations from our people. If only the international community would add more and put more effective pressure on the fields and areas that we are demanding, this revolution would end sooner. Only after the fall of the military dictatorship will the sufferings of the people be alleviated as soon as possible,” said the Foreign Minister.
At present, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is explaining the developments on the ground so that the international community knows about the “All the Roads to Nay Pyi Taw” project by the Ministry of Defence.
4. NUG Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said that although Europe has sanctioned the military council’s MOGE business, which earns $1 billion a year, the US still remains, and we’ll continue to encourage it
On August 29, NUG Deputy Foreign Minister U Moe Zaw Oo said this at a press conference about the upcoming processes of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government.
“When it comes to international action, the sanctions against the terrorist military council play an important role. I thank the countries that sanctioned them. Now, the European side is taking action against the military council’s MOGE, which earns $1 billion annually. But the United States remains. There are sanctions against the banks by the United States. Only the MOGE is left. We must continue to encourage this,” the Deputy Minister said.
Currently, the US government has sanctioned MFTB Bank and MICB Bank, which are the main sources of foreign income for the terrorist military junta.
5. Presented at the cabinet meeting of the National Unity Government to ease the US$10 fee charged as a service fee for issuing foreign birth certificates
At the cabinet meeting of the National Unity Government held on August 29, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Interior and Immigration Khu Hte Bu presented a proposal to ease the US$10 service charge for issuing foreign birth certificates.
At the meeting, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, Khu Hte Bu, discussed the issue of easing the payment of 10 US dollars (or its equivalent) as a service charge for issuing foreign birth certificates conducted by the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, as well as the presentation of the Federal Democracy Charter Promotion by the Ministry of International Cooperation.
The 29th cabinet meeting of the National Unity Government was attended by Acting President Duwa Lashi La, Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann, Union Ministers and Deputy Ministers.
6. There is a need to build a mechanism with ethnic revolutionary forces, including the NUG, to reach those in need of humanitarian aid
The Permanent Ambassador of Myanmar to the United Nations, U Kyaw Moe Tun, said that it is necessary to build a mechanism with ethnic revolutionary forces, including the NUG, to reach those in need of humanitarian assistance.
“Humanitarian aid and international aid through the military is like watering a poison tree without reaching the people who really need it. Therefore, we need to build a mechanism that allows the NUG, the ethnic resistance forces, and the relevant resistance groups on the ground to operate. When providing such aid, we need to consider cross-border aid as well,” the ambassador said.
Currently, 15.2 million people are suffering from food insecurity, and about 1.9 million people have become internally displaced.
Children in Myanmar are also severely affected by malnutrition, and according to WFP data, 1 out of every 3 children under the age of 5 are facing stunted growth, and 7 percent are malnourished.
7. According to the People’s Revolutionary Supply Family PRF 2.0 plan, the support money will be used for food for the People’s Defense Forces and the excess money for weapons equipment
At the PRF2.0 press conference on August 29, Director-General of the Planning and Finance Department of the Ministry of Defence, U Kyaw Kyar said.
“Currently, there are approximately 20,000 support troops. The PRF is a part of the People’s Defense Forces. It will provide enough food for the PDF comrades. If the support money is in excess, we will replenish the weapons and ammunition. Now, in the new PRF2.0 plan, each supporter will be contacted by the Ministry of Defence. In addition, not only will the PRF supporter have to pay 20 dollars or 300 Thai baht a month, but he will also be given the task of organizing. We will start the new plan in September.”
From December 2021 to April 2023, when the People’s Revolutionary Support Family (PRF) program was launched, an estimated US$10.93 million was received during the 17-month period.
For the new People’s Revolutionary Supply Family 2.0 (PRF 2.0) plan, when issuing support staff cards, the supporter for which area will also be shown on the card, and when reading the QR code included in the supporter card, you will also be able to review the record of your support. Monthly supporters will also receive outstanding recognition badges on the support troop’s card.
8. 130 waterproof canvases were provided to 130 war-evacuee families in Inn Ma Htee Village, Pale Township, with the funds received from The End of Dictatorship (EOD) project
On August 29, the People’s Administration of Pale Township informed that 130 war-evacuee families in Inn Ma Htee Village, Pale Township, Sagaing Region, were provided with 130 waterproof canvases with the funds received from The End of Dictatorship (EOD) project.
“The People’s Administration of Pale Township donated 130 pieces of (15′ x 15′) waterproof canvas to 130 war-evacuee households in Inn Ma Htee Village, Pale Township, with the funds received from The End of Dictatorship (EOD) spring housing sale projects,” it stated.
The Pale Township People’s Administration is implementing the Interim People’s Administration System.
9. From January 2023 to August 29, 37 people were killed by terrorist junta forces in Karen State
On August 29, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) disclosed the data collected.
“Between January and August 29, 2023, (37) people have been killed by the junta in Kayin State. Also during the stated period, (13), people were arrested by the junta and (6) people were given prison sentences under specious charges by courts subservient to the junta in Kayin State.
On August 19, while clashes occurred between junta forces and a coalition led by the Karen National Defence Organisation near Taung Kyar Inn Bridge in Kawkareik Township, Kayin State, junta forces fired 120 mm, 80 mm and 60 mm artillery shells and guns. An artillery shell exploded in the village, killing a man later identified as Mahn Myint Kyaw due to shrapnel strikes,” AAPP reported.
- Acting President said that a federal democratic union can only be created if we are able to perform strategically on all fronts
- The Union Prime Minister said that the government must adopt strong policies to solve the problems among the armed groups
- Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung said that the victory of the spring revolution will be achieved as soon as possible if international pressure is applied to the fields requested by the NUG government
- NUG Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said that although Europe has sanctioned the military council’s MOGE business, which earns $1 billion a year, the US still remains, and we’ll continue to encourage it
- Presented at the cabinet meeting of the National Unity Government to ease the US$10 fee charged as a service fee for issuing foreign birth certificates
- There is a need to build a mechanism with ethnic revolutionary forces, including the NUG, to reach those in need of humanitarian aid
- According to the People’s Revolutionary Supply Family PRF 2.0 plan, the support money will be used for food for the People’s Defense Forces and the excess money for weapons equipment
- 130 waterproof canvases were provided to 130 war-evacuee families in Inn Ma Htee Village, Pale Township, with the funds received from The End of Dictatorship (EOD) project
- From January 2023 to August 29, 37 people were killed by terrorist junta forces in Karen State
