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11 Mon Youth Groups Releases Four-Point Political Agreement
After holding a political dialogue in September, Mon youth groups actively participating in the Spring Revolution released a four-point political agreement on September 20 to promote unity in the fight against authoritarianism and achieve the shared goal of establishing a Federal Democratic Union.
Four Yangon Protest Members Arrested
The Anti-Junta Alliance Yangon (AJAY) announced on September 21 that after the arrest of four members of the strike force following the ongoing anti-Junta activities in Yangon, they had lost contact with their families.
State/Nationalities Councils' Joint Statement on the Establishment of the Federal Union
The 8 State-based Ethnic Resistance Organizations and the State/Nationalities Representative Council, and the Women's League of Burma (WLB) released a joint statement on September 19 regarding the establishment of a future federal democratic union which was related to pursuance of a strong federal union through strengthened the state-level structures (Bottom-up Federalism).
MNDAA Releases Statement on Its National Stance
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) (Kokang) Military Committee released a statement on September 4 titled "Statement on the Current National Situation, " clarifying its political stance. The statement firmly emphasized that the organization will not change its core political objective of striving for genuine autonomy. MNDAA also made it clear that they do not aim for secession, power seizure, or the establishment of a new independent state.
ABSDF and NUG Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation
On September 12, the All Burma Students' Democratic Front (ABSDF) and the National Unity Government (NUG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at joint struggle and cooperation based on mutual understanding and recognition of each other's political dignity.
KNU releases Declaration on the Safety of Schools in Kawthoolei
In recognition of the right to education of all children in the Kawthoolei areas, the "Declaration on the Safety of Schools in Kawthoolei" for the Safety and Health of students, teachers, and schools was issued by the Karen National Union (KNU) on September 9.
Airstrike on Two AA Detention Camps for Captured Combatants Kills Over 67 People.
On September 8th and 9th, the airstrike by the terrorist military junta targeted Shin Ywar Village, Pauktaw Township, and the 2nd Border Guard Police Battalion (NaKhaKha-2) killed more than 67 prisoners of war and civilians.
AA Seizes Maung Shwe Lay Naval Base in Thandwe
The Arakan Army (AA) announced that it successfully captured the Maung Shwe Lay Naval Base—officially known as the Central Naval Diving and Salvage Depot (CNDSD)—located in Thandwe Township, Rakhine State, on the night of September 5.
Tai Youth Yangon Issues Statement Condemning the Namhkam Airstrike Targeting Civilians
Tai Youth Yangon stated on September 6, strongly condemning the death of at least nine children and the injury of at least seven children as a result of an attack by a terrorist military junta targeting civilians in a residential area in Htong Mao area, Namhkam City, Northern Shan State.
IEC Announces Law Enforcement Plan for Four Key Sectors
The Interim Executive Council of Karenni State announced on September 4, with announcement number (3/2024), that four sectors such as drugs issues, businesses that were not incompatible with revolution and morality, illegal arms trade and trafficking, and land-based and online gambling business would be banned in a law enforcement initiative in collaboration with Karenni State Revolutionary Forces (Chief of Staff group) to ensure a safe and equitable life in Karenni State.
CDF Kanpetlet to accelerate reorganization of forces
The Third Kanpetlet Township Conference stated on September 3 that the Chin Defense Force (CDF - Kanpetlet) will be restructured with a Commander-in-Chief system to increase the revolution's momentum.
NUG Calls for Resistance Against Military's Human Shield Tactics
The National Unity Government (NUG) issued a statement on September 3 urging strong resistance and opposition through various means against the terrorist military group's efforts to use the entire country and its people as human shields. This includes their enactment of compulsory conscription law, formation of a central supervisory committee for public security and counter-terrorism, and forcibly recruiting elderly people up to 65 years old as soldiers.
Sagaing Forum organizing committee issues statement on foreign investment
On August 31, the Sagaing Forum Organizing Team stated that even though the current dynamic situation in the country presented numerous challenges for the stability and operation of foreign investments within Sagaing Region (Federal Unit), the foreign investors should cease any collaboration with the terrorist military group responsible for numerous war crimes and instead prioritize the will and interests of the Sagaing people.
NUCC Condemns China's Warning Letter to TNLA
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) on August 31 strongly condemned China's Shweli National Security Committee for sending a threatening letter to an immediate end to the ongoing fighting of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) as a brutal threat to the TNLA and the revolution of the Burmese people.
China pressures PSLF/TNLA to stop fighting in North Shan
On August 29, the Shweli National Security Committee stated in the "Notification of Military Training" that the Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta'ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) needed an immediate end to the ongoing conflict and if it didn't stop, there would be more ways to stop it and also stated that the group would be responsible for any resulting consequences if the fighting continues.
YRF states about the assassination of the member of the central leading committee, and in charge of finance
On August 30, the Yadanarbon Revolutionary Force – YRF stated that allied revolutionary organizations should help each other to achieve truth and justice for Comrade Than Htike @ Nyi Nyi, who was a member of the Central Leading Committee and in charge of the Finance department of Yadanarbon Revolutionary Force – YRF, was inhumanely murdered on the night of August 27th.
Four townships add to Yangon Region's PDF Combat Force Unit (1)
On August 19, a statement was issued by the in charge of the force stating that some of the revolutionary comrades in the Khayan, Thongwa, Kyauktan, and Dagon Seikkan townships had been mobilized and formed the Yangon Region's PDF Combat Force Unit (1), which was organized by some townships in the southern district of Yangon Region.
Formation of Ta'angland Health Council (THC)
It was announced on August 25 that the "Ta'angland Health Council (THC)" has been established to provide the necessary health care for all ethnic groups in Ta'angland and to focus on disease prevention and control activities.
Annual Report of Karenni State Interim Parliament
On August 24, the Karenni State Interim Parliament (KSIP) which was transformed from the Interim Legislative Committee, released an annual report of its operation.
PSLF/TNLA opens College of Nursing and Health Sciences
On August 20, the Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF/TNLA) announced the establishment of Ta'ang College of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with Medical Family Mandalay (MFM) to generate human resources to provide quality and safe health care for the public in Ta'ang Land.
US urges to build cohesion among Myanmar Stakeholders
During a meeting with the leaders of Myanmar's political forces and ethnic forces, the US government urged them to build cohesion among pro-democracy actors and encourage the transition to a civilian government that respects the will of the people.
New Rehmonnya Federated Force announces that it will establish Mon government
The New Rehmonnya Federated Force (NRFF) has announced through a statement commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Mon Revolution on August 19 that all the revolutionary forces fighting on behalf of the Mon country would cooperate in politics and military, move strategically, and establish a Mon government.
NUCC releases review on the current politics and military situation
On August 16, the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) stated the follow-up actions related to the 3 resolutions and 21 recommendations adopted by the Second People’s Assembly and reviewed the country's current political and military situation.
The Yangon Strike Force: A Movement to Defy Military Regime Administration
Yangon-based public strike groups announced on August 16 that the Ward/Village Administration Mechanism was the key pillar to maintain control over the urban for the terrorist military junta that was falling on all sides. It also stated that Yangon-based public strike groups have started a “Movement of defiance of military rule" for the communities themselves to strongly oppose the rulers who are bullying and oppressing their communities.