1. The National Unity Government issued a statement saying that the military group disregarded the UN Security Council’s Resolution No. 2669 on Myanmar and is deliberately committing many terrorist acts against the public
On September 22, the National Unity Government issued a statement regarding the situation in Myanmar.
The statement included:
“The military council continues disregarding both the ASEAN 5 Points Consensus, which they agreed to, and UN Security Council Resolution 2669 on Myanmar, and committing many atrocious acts against people.
Now, due to these terrorist acts, the entire population of Myanmar is facing various social disasters, and about one-third of the population of Myanmar is in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
In this scenario, it has been observed that the majority of international humanitarian contributions intended for Myanmar are being steered by a terrorist military group, resulting in the aid failing to reach those who require it, and impeding international families’ assistance.
Even as we work to end military rule, we are building a new system of freedom and justice for everyone. We urge the international community to join us in building this new Myanmar, through practical political, economic, and diplomatic assistance for the people of Myanmar.”
2. Lithuanian Foreign Minister and NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung met and discussed Myanmar issues
NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung wrote on Twitter on September 22 that she had a meeting with Lithuanian Foreign Minister, and discussed Myanmar issues.
“Fruitful bilateral meeting with FM GLandsbergis of Lithuania. Highlighted the importance of defending democracy and that Myanmar is committed to advance shared priorities, including cooperation to promote democracy and regional peace and stability,” the foreign minister tweeted.
The meeting was attended by NUG Deputy Foreign Minister U Moe Zaw Oo and Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister GLandsbergis also posted on his Twitter that he met with NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung along with a photo.
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta and National Unity Government NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung, Deputy Foreign Minister U Moe Zaw Oo, Health and Education Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, Deputy Human Rights Minister U Aung Kyaw Moe, and Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun met on September 21 while they were in New York City, USA, to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
3. Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe attended the World Health Organization’s first hypertension report and the high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe attended the first publication ceremony of the World Health Organization’s first hypertension report and the high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, United States of America, on September 19.
The program was cooperatively organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Bloomberg Philanthropies and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL).
The opening speech was delivered by the Director General of WHO, and high-level remarks were delivered by Bloomberg Philanthropies founder Mr. Michael Bloomberg and the Minister of Health of the Philippines, respectively.
Then, the Chairman of RTSL briefed on the prevalence of hypertension by country and the findings were presented by the NCD Director from WHO.
In addition, Ministers of Health from Trinidad and Tobago and Ghana discussed their countries’ experiences with hypertension, communicable diseases and chronic diseases.
Then Union Minister Professor Dr. Zaw Wai Soe attended the UNGA78 High-Level Side Event held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York at 11:00 a.m. as a member of the Chatham House Commission on Universal Health.
The program was divided into two parts. In the first part of the program, the Prime Minister of St. Martin and the Minister of Health of the Maldives gave opening remarks, and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh gave the closing remarks.
4. The Dawna Column held a completion ceremony for the medic training batch 7
On September 1, 2023, the Dawna Column conducted a medical training course batch 7 for emergency health care in accordance with the needs of local operations, and on September 21, it held a completion ceremony.
Comrades from Mon State-based alliance forces such as Ye Guerrilla Force (YGF), Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF), Mon State-based Revolutionary Organization (MSRO), KNLA Battalion 27, and ABSDF Battalion 1 also attended the basic medic training.
At the completion ceremony, the Dawna battalion commander delivered a speech and a local medical staff member also expressed her gratitude.
Throughout the course of medic training, theories and practicals were taught, and proficiency exams were conducted. 1st, 2nd, 3rd outstanding awards and the most perseverance award throughout the course were also presented.
5. Fighting is fierce in Mogok and Muse, forcing nearly 900 local residents to flee the war
In Mogok and Muse, fierce battles are reportedly breaking out between TNLA and junta troops, and nearly 900 local residents are fleeing the war.
During the fighting in Mogok Township, nearly 500 local residents and 400 local residents from Namkat Village, Man Kan Village, Mong Hsat Village and Seilant Village in Muse Township fled to Tonhkam Village and Namhkam Town.
On September 20, the military council troops deliberately fired heavy weapons at civilians from Mogok’s military strategic hill, and the shelling hit a house in the village of Upper Nyaung Kone. The father and son inside the house were hit and the son, 5-year-old Maung Aung Ko Myat, was killed.
In addition, 40-year-old Daw Yar Mary and U Shan Gyi from Nyaung Kone Village were also killed on the spot due to the heavy artillery fired by the military council troops. On September 19, two men from Nyaung Phyu Village were also hit by a heavy weapon and injured.
Between July 23 and September 21, there were a total of 56 battles between the military council troops and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).
6. The No. 556 Battalion of the terrorist military council, located in Zawe Village, Tanintharyi Township, opened fire without any fighting upon the village of Pyin Won, causing some houses to be damaged and villagers fleeing
On September 22, the Tanintharyi Township People’s Defense Force stated that some houses were damaged and the villagers fled as a result of heavy artillery fired by the No. 556 Battalion of the terrorist military council based in Zawe Village, Tanintharyi Township, without any fighting.
“The No. 556 Battalion of the terrorist military council, based in Zawe Village, Tanintharyi Township, opened fire upon Pyin Won Village on September 22 at around 10:30 a.m. without any fighting. Some houses were damaged due to this indiscriminate heavy shelling, and the villagers had to flee to nearby places,” it stated.
No. 556 battalion is the same battalion where two junta soldiers defected with weapons to the KNLA in the area of Brigade 6 in the past few days.
Traveling civilians are advised to pay close attention to the notices issued by people’s defense forces.
7. People’s Defense Forces attacked places where the military council troops were stationed in Taze, killing over 20 of them
The People’s Defense Forces attacked and occupied the places where the military council troops were stationed in Taze, killing more than 20 junta soldiers.
“On the morning of September 22, defense forces attacked the places where the military bases were located,” according to some of the revolutionary forces.
It is said that the People’s Defense Forces attacked the old Daung Min gas station and the Immigration Office.
In the battle, more than 20 junta forces, including police and junta soldiers, were killed, and 14 different weapons and 1,000 different types of ammunition were seized.
8. A road warning was issued as intense fighting between the military junta troops and the PDF alliance forces was going on near Naung Po Aung Village in Homalin Township
Homalin HPDF-124 issued a road warning on September 22 due to the intense fighting between the military junta troops and PDF alliance forces near Naung Po Aung Village in Homalin Township.
“The military junta troops and SNA troops are fighting with the PDF alliance forces near Naung Po Aung Village in Homalin Township, so we request the public to be alert for the military activities,” it stated.
Fighting may become more intense along the Naung Po Aung-Pin Khote-Nat Nan-Paungbyin road, so civilians are warned not to travel through these sections temporarily.
- The National Unity Government issued a statement saying that the military group disregarded the UN Security Council’s Resolution No. 2669 on Myanmar and is deliberately committing many terrorist acts against the public
- Lithuanian Foreign Minister and NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung met and discussed Myanmar issues
- Union Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe attended the World Health Organization’s first hypertension report and the high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
- The Dawna Column held a completion ceremony for the medic training batch 7
- Fighting is fierce in Mogok and Muse, forcing nearly 900 local residents to flee the war
- The No. 556 Battalion of the terrorist military council, located in Zawe Village, Tanintharyi Township, opened fire without any fighting upon the village of Pyin Won, causing some houses to be damaged and villagers fleeing
- People’s Defense Forces attacked places where the military council troops were stationed in Taze, killing over 20 of them
- A road warning was issued as intense fighting between the military junta troops and the PDF alliance forces was going on near Naung Po Aung Village in Homalin Township
