1. Prime Minister says CDM staff to report their difficulties openly
Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than said at the CDM Success Committee meeting that CDMers at home and abroad should report any difficulties openly.
“Over the past two years, our CDM Success Committee has been listening to the voices and needs of CDMers and implementing support programs, as well as safety, social, and continuous learning projects. In addition, I guided mental and physical support programs that were delivered by various ministries and partner organizations. However, requirements and constraints will remain. If CDMers at home or abroad encounter difficulties, please report them openly through our respective focal staff,” the Prime Minister said.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister reiterated that he has directed that CDM staff be assisted as best as possible based on urgent needs.
2. Union Prime Minister says to march together in unity to end the revolution quickly
The Union Prime Minister said that we have to march together in unity to end the revolution quickly. The Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than stated on February 26 at the fourth “Participating in Tanintharyi’s Victory” fundraising event.
“We have to march together in unity to end the revolution quickly. Moreover, I bow down and pay respects to the martyrs of the Defense Forces who gave their lives for the Spring Revolution while resisting the dictator. May our comrades who continue to fight for federal democracy while opposing the dictator be safe and win victory,” the Prime Minister said.
The National Unity Government declared the start of the People’s Resistance War on September 7, 2021. Currently, the National Unity Government is resisting the spring revolution alongside revolutionary forces, including KNU and KIA.
3.Four NUG bank accounts were closed on the same day FATF blacklisted Myanmar, two of which are still being resolved with the bank
It is reported that four NUG bank accounts were closed on the same day that Myanmar was blacklisted by the FATF, two of which are still being resolved with the bank. On February 25, Planning, Finance and Investment Minister U Tin Tun Naing said at the meeting on the ground situation with One Day Challenge.
“On the same day that FATF blacklisted, four of our bank accounts were closed. Two more accounts, so-called KYC issue, are still being resolved until today. What I mean is that we cannot manage the international revolutionary funds on our own,” the Minister said.
The Minister of Planning and Finance said that the NUG government’s bank accounts need to comply with the existing laws according to the relevant bank and manage money for the revolution accordingly. Myanmar was blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on the night of October 21, 2022.
4.Dr. Sa Sa urges to prosecute terrorist military leaders under the UK’s Universal Jurisdiction Act
Dr. Sa Sa urged the following in his speech at the 75th Chin National Day ceremony held in London, UK, on February 25:
“Under the UK’s Universal Jurisdiction law, we would like to appeal to you to prosecute terrorist military leaders for human rights violations, genocide and war crimes and cooperate in ensuring justice for the people of Myanmar.”
The most important thing is that the UK not only recognizes NUG, NUCC, and CRPH as Myanmar’s official representative government organizations but also officially cooperates with NUG in Myanmar affairs, the minister added
5. Minister of Justice says courts have been prepared to match the federal judicial system
Minister of Justice U Thein Oo stated at the Interim Public Judiciary Development Committee meeting (2/2023) that courts have been prepared to match the federal judicial system.
“We will continue to provide in-depth training to the judiciary on the ground, and we are already preparing for courts that are compatible with the federal justice system,” the Minister said. The meeting was attended by the committee’s chairman, Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than, Vice-chairman (2), U Aung Kyi Nyunt, Justice Union Minister U Thein Oo, Home Affairs and Immigration Minister U Lwin Ko Latt, Deputy Minister U Khu Hte Bu, Human Rights Deputy Minister Khun Baham Htan, Federal Union Affairs Deputy Minister U Chit Tun, other department officials and invitees.
6.Union Minister U Htin Linn Aung informs about the meeting with some ethnic groups in Washington, D.C., USA
Union Minister U Htin Linn Aung informed the public that he had a meeting with some ethnic groups in Washington, D.C., USA.
“I had a meeting with some ethnic groups after the Multi-Ethnic March,” said Union Minister U Htin Linn Aung on February 26. A few days ago, the Union Minister of Communications, Information and Technology also met with some officials at the US Capitol.
7.NUG’s Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee meets with Public Administration Groups from Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady, and Bago Regions
The National Unity Government’s Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee held a meeting (9/2023) with Public Administration Bodies from Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady, and Bago Regions. U Khu Hte Bu, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration, the general secretary (1) of the Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee, gave opening remarks at the meeting.
Then, an official from the Defense Ministry clarified departmental issues, and members of the township’s public administration discussed what they wanted to know about policies, guidelines, operations, and difficulties on the ground. Deputy Minister Khu Hte Bu led the meeting, which was attended by permanent secretaries, associate secretaries, department officials, and members of Public Administration Groups from Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady, and Bago Regions.
8.NUGPay accounts can be opened to transfer or withdraw money without paying a transfer fee
NUGPay informed the public on February 26 that NUGPay accounts can be opened to transfer or withdraw money without paying a transfer fee for a one-year usage fee of 5,000 kyats.
“It must be easy to use and secure. This is NUGPay which uses Blockchain technology for these needs. With only 5,000 kyats per year, you can transfer money as much as you want without paying a transfer fee. You can also send support for the revolution. Now… what else do you need? Let’s open a NUGPay account now,” NUGPay said. NUGPay has tens of thousands of users and is the only financial system free from military dictatorship.
9.Three policemen and one surveillance officer injured when defense forces attacked the junta-appointed police officers in Pyu township
Three policemen and one surveillance officer were injured when defense forces attacked junta-appointed police forces returning from collecting tribute in Pyu township, according to the report.
“Pyu township PDFs, led by captain Kyar Gyi, launched a mine attack on February 26 at noon between Khingyi village and Thayetkone village in Kanyutkwin town as part of the Nann Htike Aung operation,” it stated.
The junta-appointed ward administrator of Hpayarlahar village hired military council troops for two lakhs and police forces for one lakh to provide security for his donation. Pyu township People’s Defense Forces, led by captain Kyar Gyi, attacked those junta-appointed police forces returning from collecting tribute,” Bago PDF said.
10.Defense forces fired heavy weapons at Thayetkan Pyu Saw Htee village in southern Myaing township
Defense forces fired heavy weapons at Thayetkan Pyu Saw Htee village in southern Myaing township. In February, the Storm People’s Defense Force reported as follows:
“We and our allies fired heavy weapons for three consecutive days (February 17, 18, and 19) at Thayetkan Pyu Saw Htee village in the southern part of Myaing township.”
Similarly, on February 22, Pakokku, Myaing, and Pauk allied forces attacked Kokekosu Pyu Saw Htee village, where supporters of the military proxy live, with heavy and small arms. Then, air support arrived just as the raid was about to succeed, forcing the defense forces to retreat and killing six soldiers from the junta side.
11.One junta police sergeant defects with weapons to the CDF-Hakha
On February 26, CDF-Hakha reported that one military council’s police sergeant defected to CDF-Hakha, was rewarded 30 lakhs, and was taken to a safe place.
“In Chin state, a police sergeant from the military council’s Hakha township-based camp defected to the CDF-Hakha with weapons on February 26,” it stated.
The military council police sergeant defected to CDF with one G3 gun, four ammunition boxes, and a few bullets. He was sent to a safe place after giving a reward of 30 lakhs, according to CDF-Hakha
- Prime Minister says CDM staff to report their difficulties openly
- Union Prime Minister says to march together in unity to end the revolution quickly
- Four NUG bank accounts were closed on the same day FATF blacklisted Myanmar, two of which are still being resolved with the bank
- Dr. Sa Sa urges to prosecute terrorist military leaders under the UK’s Universal Jurisdiction Act
- Minister of Justice says courts have been prepared to match the federal judicial system
- Union Minister U Htin Linn Aung informs about the meeting with some ethnic groups in Washington, D.C., USA
- NUG’s Interim Local Public Administration Central Committee meets with Public Administration Groups from Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady, and Bago Regions
- NUGPay accounts can be opened to transfer or withdraw money without paying a transfer fee
- Three policemen and one surveillance officer injured when defense forces attacked the junta-appointed police officers in Pyu township
- Defense forces fired heavy weapons at Thayetkan Pyu Saw Htee village in southern Myaing township
- One junta police sergeant defects with weapons to the CDF-Hakha
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