1. The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Ayeyarwady, Bago and Tanintharyi Divisions
On August 6, the meeting between the NUG’s Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) and the township people’s administrative bodies of Ayeyarwady, Bago and Tanintharyi Divisions (28/2023) was held.
At the meeting, Union Minister for Labour U Nai Tun Pe @ U Nai Suwunna, a member of ILACC, gave an opening speech.
Following, members of the township people’s administrative bodies exchanged views with relevant officials regarding policies, directions, activities, and challenges encountered on the ground. Then, Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, who is also a member of ILACC, gave a closing remark.
The meeting was attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Associate Secretaries, officials from ministries, and members of the township people’s administrative bodies of Ayeyarwady, Bago and Tanintharyi Divisions.
2. The CRPH Education Committee met and discussed with members of Township Boards of Education in Shan State
It is reported that on August 5, the CRPH Education Committee held a meeting with representatives of the Committee Representing Shan State Hluttaw (CRSH) and members of the Township Boards of Education in Shan State regarding the educational status on the ground.
In the meeting, the Chairman of the Education Committee expressed his gratitude and joy to the members of the Township Boards of Education for attending despite the difficulties. Following, the person in charge of the Shan State Keng Tung Education Board presented and discussed the structure of the township education boards.
After that, the attending members of the Township Boards of Education in Shan State, presented and discussed the resources needed for the realization of the federal education sector, the support for the arrested teachers, and the teaching of foreign languages, including the federal schools. The CRPH Education Committee chairman, secretary, and members discussed it briefly.
It is reported that the chairman of the Education Committee, U Robert Nyeye and his team, representatives of the Committee Representing Shan State Hluttaw ((CRSH),and members of the Township Boards of Education in Shan State attended the meeting.
3. Wayazein Weapon Production and Repair Team provided weapons to the local defense group ‘Bo Ta Htaung Group’
On August 6, Wayazein Weapon Production and Repair Team reported that they were providing weapons to the local defense group, ‘Bo Ta Htaung Group’.
“In order to speed up village defense and public security activities in the Northwest Plains, the Wayazein Weapon Production and Repair Team is equipping the local defense force, ‘Bo Ta Htaung Group’ with weapons,” it stated.
Wayazein Production is mainly engaged in the production and installation of weapons.
4. A clash broke out between the military council troops and the Shan State Progressive Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) in Laihka Township after they were forced to withdraw from the camp site
It was reported that a clash broke out between the military council troops and the Shan State Progressive Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) in Laihka Township after they were forced to withdraw from the camp.
“At 6:15 a.m. on August 6, the SSPP/SSA camp near Khiphatnam Nampauk Village of Hisai Village Tract was attacked by 70 forces of the coup military council, which led to a fierce battle between the two sides,” SSPP Info stated.
On the 4th and 5th of last August, from the side of Mankyang village, the military coup troops fired at least 10 times with heavy weapons towards the camp of the Shan State Progressive Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA).
It was also reported that the coup military council has repeatedly ordered the Shan State Progressive Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) to withdraw from 10 camps in Laihka Township, and the Shan State Progressive Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) has given a firm reply to the coup military council that they cannot withdraw their troops under any circumstances for the security of the headquarters.
5. Junta ships carrying weapons, ammunition and food that came up from the Irrawaddy River along the Chindwin River were attacked
It was reported that junta ships carrying weapons, ammunition and food that came up from the Irrawaddy River along the Chindwin River were attacked.
The Vandula Team LDF confirmed that they attacked the junta ships along with allied forces at 1:13 p.m. on August 5.
“One junta logistic ship carrying weapons, ammunition, and food, and two junta warships, a total of 3, came up from the Irrawaddy River along the Chindwin River. Among these, a junta logistic ship and a warship were attacked by Vandula Team LDF and its allies; Monywa Peregrine People’s Defense Force and Small Eagle PDF, with improvised mines,” it stated.
There may many casualties in the clash and it is still being confirmed.
There may have been many casualties in the clash, and it is still being confirmed.
6. Kawlin Myoma Station and the General Administrative Office, where the junta troops were stationed, were attacked
On August 6, the Kawlin Revolution – KR confirmed the military news that Kawlin Myoma Station and the General Administrative Office in Sagaing Division, where the junta troops were stationed, were attacked.
“On August 5, there were shootings inside the Kawlin Myoma Station and General Administrative Office where the junta troops were stationed. A Sub-inspector and a female Constable were killed and some others were injured in the police station,” it stated.
The attack was cooperatively conducted by Kawlin District Battalion – 1, Kawlin District Battalion – 2, Kawlin Township PaKaFa and The Secret Warrior Kawlin.
7. “35th Anniversary of the 8888 Myanmar Democracy Revolution Day Demonstration” was held in front of the military embassy in Seoul
Organized by the Anti-Coup Committee (Korea) on August 6, it is reported that the Burmese revolutionary organizations based in Korea participated in the demonstration.
The 35-year anniversary of the 8888 Myanmar Democratic Revolution Day Demonstration, press conference and prayer, organized by the Anti-Coup Committee (Korea) with the participation of over 200 forces of Korea-based Myanmar revolutionary organizations and Korea organizations, was held in front of the military embassy in Seoul on August 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
U Yan Naing Tun, Korea Representative of the National Unity Government, gave a speech at the demonstration and sent a statement issued by the revolutionary organizations to the military embassy.
In addition, remembering the people’s heroes who have given their lives for democracy since the 8888 Uprising, he proclaimed that he will continue to fight until the end of the unfinished battle and promised that he will try to get the military embassy, which is causing hardship to the people with public taxes in South Korea, where democracy thrives, to be deported as soon as possible.
- The Interim Local Administration Central Committee (ILACC) held a meeting with the township people’s administrative bodies of Ayeyarwady, Bago and Tanintharyi Divisions
- The CRPH Education Committee met and discussed with members of Township Boards of Education in Shan State
- Wayazein Weapon Production and Repair Team provided weapons to the local defense group ‘Bo Ta Htaung Group’
- A clash broke out between the military council troops and the Shan State Progressive Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) in Laihka Township after they were forced to withdraw from the camp site
- Junta ships carrying weapons, ammunition and food that came up from the Irrawaddy River along the Chindwin River were attacked
- Kawlin Myoma Station and the General Administrative Office, where the junta troops were stationed, were attacked
- “35th Anniversary of the 8888 Myanmar Democracy Revolution Day Demonstration” was held in front of the military embassy in Seoul
