Myanmar Spring Revolution Morning Fresh News for 2023 March 08

1. Acting President Duwa Lashi La says we have been fighting the military dictatorship not only politically but also militarily

The acting president, Duwa Lashi La, said we have been fighting the military dictatorship not only politically but also militarily. The acting president said at the NUG’s (9/2023) cabinet meeting as follows:

“As all of our cabinet members are aware, we are currently in a revolutionary period. On the other hand, we have been fighting the resistance war. We are revolutionizing the military dictatorship not only politically but also militarily. Every day, our society is confronted with armed conflicts.”

The National Unity Government is currently accelerating military operations and implementing the revolution in accordance with its one-year strategic plan.

2. Union Prime Minister urged to report more about the terrorist army’s atrocities to the world

Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than urged the general public to report more about the terrorist army’s atrocities to the world. The Prime Minister said the following at the National Unity Government’s cabinet meeting held on March 7:

“As the Ministry of Defense, we must consult with those in command of Military Region No. 1 to find the best ways to protect our people. I’d like to urge officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, and Justice to report more about the terrorist army’s atrocities to the world and work to restore justice.”

According to the report, 17 people from the Tartaing village in Sagaing township were arrested and killed by the terrorist army in March.

3. At least 4,467 junta forces killed in 2,460 battles with resistance forces in 15 months, according to the Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense announced on March 7 that at least 4,467 junta forces were killed in 2,460 battles with resistance forces in 15 months.  

“From October 2021 to December 2022, there were 2460 battles in the Sagaing, Magway, and Mandalay regions, with 4467 junta forces killed and 4618 injured,” it stated. 

At least 361 comrades from the resistance forces sacrificed their lives for the revolution, and 476 were injured. A mass quantity of ammunition, including various (189) weapons, was seized from the enemy. According to the Ministry of Defense, the operation was carried out by the People’s Defense Forces under the No.1 military region and EROs joint forces.

4. The Union Taxation Law 2022 was presented for approval at the NUG cabinet meeting

The Union Taxation Law 2022 was presented for approval at the National Unity Government’s cabinet meeting. 

U Min Zayar Oo, Deputy Minister of Planning, Finance, and Investment, presented at the meeting to obtain approval for the Union Taxation Law 2022. Union Ministers and Deputy Ministers attended the meeting, including Union Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than and Acting President Duwa Lashi La.

5. 1,000 tickets will be sold in the “Painting for the Bullet and Bullet of the Painting” campaign

1000 tickets will be sold in the “Painting for the Bullet and Bullet of the Painting” campaign, which will return exactly 10 paintings of art full of revolutionary spirits. The “Urban Revolutionary Front – U.R.F” reported in March as follows:

“Please support the Urban Revolutionary Front – U.R.F. by participating in the campaign, which will return exactly ten paintings of art full of revolutionary spirits donated by painting artists from overseas. We plan on selling 1,000 tickets in March and April.”

The ticket price is 30,000 kyats and can be purchased through the U.R.F Facebook page and Telegram channel.

6. Ye Belu group conducted a drone operation on the Military Council checkpoint on the Ye Bridge

According to the Ye Belu group, on March 7, they conducted a drone operation on the military council’s checkpoint on the Ye Bridge.

“It was not thunder at the military council’s checkpoint on the Ye Bridge. It was our Ye Belu Group’s drone operation,” they said. The Ye Belu group has warned Ye residents to be cautious when travelling in the city in March.

7. Junta troops fled the camp after resistance forces captured their Huayuan camp near the Nantpan River

Junta troops fled the camp after resistance forces captured their Huayuan camp near the Nantpan River, between Hup Pei Marina and Huai Pulong, on the east side of Salween. On March 7, the Karenni Military Information Center (KMIC) released the news as follows:

“On March 6, the Karenni Commando Force suddenly raided the Huayuan camp where the terrorist junta’s KhaLaYa (54) unit and border guards were stationed there.”

Six terrorist junta forces were killed in the battle, and seven weapons were seized, including a 60 MM gun, one sniper, one MA-1, two MA-2, and two MA-4 guns. It is reported that the rest of the soldiers escaped.

8. Myanmar junta troops arrested six civilians in Pauk township 

According to local sources on March 7, six civilians were arrested in the Magway region by junta troops who left from the Hnawpauk village in Pauk township. 

“Around 3:00 p.m. on March 7, military council troops patrolling Myaing, Pakokku, and Pauk townships arrested six civilians from the Hnawpauk village,” the locals said. 

According to the report, junta troops who raided Kuntaw village from the Pyu Saw Htee camp in Kanni village, northern Myaing township, set fire to some public cars and motorcycles.

9. Yesagyo PDF launched a mine attack on junta troops and Pyu Saw Htee members stationed at the Katkyaw Monastery

The junta troops and Pyu Saw Htee militia members stationed at Katkyaw Monastery in Ward No. 7 of Yesagyo township, were hit by landmines. On March 7, Yesagyo PDF confirmed the military news as follow:

“The junta troops and Pyu Saw Htee stationed at Kat Kyaw Monastery in Ward No. 7 of Yesagyo township suffered many injuries due to a land mine attack.”

It is reported that the junta soldiers who came out of the monastery were hit by a mine, killing four and injuring two. The defense comrades who carried out the operation retreated without being harmed.

  1. Acting President Duwa Lashi La says we have been fighting the military dictatorship not only politically but also militarily
  2. Union Prime Minister urged to report more about the terrorist army’s atrocities to the world
  3. At least 4,467 junta forces killed in 2,460 battles with resistance forces in 15 months, according to the Ministry of Defense
  4. The Union Taxation Law 2022 was presented for approval at the NUG cabinet meeting
  5. 1,000 tickets will be sold in the “Painting for the Bullet and Bullet of the Painting” campaign
  6. Ye Belu group conducted a drone operation on the Military Council checkpoint on the Ye Bridge
  7. Junta troops fled the camp after resistance forces captured their Huayuan camp near the Nantpan River
  8. Myanmar junta troops arrested six civilians in Pauk township 
  9. Yesagyo PDF launched a mine attack on junta troops and Pyu Saw Htee members stationed at the Katkyaw Monastery

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