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Human Rights Violations
These human rights violations committed by the military junta has even reached the levels of war crimes, massacre, genocides and crimes against humanity. The military is committing these violations intentionally, widely and systematically.
SNLD Announces its Political Position
The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) released its political position on October 26, stating that genuine peace and stability would only be achieved if the combat victories continued to carry out until public political victories.
Military Regime Executes Massacres in Budalin
The National Unity Government (NUG) announced on October 22 that the brutal killings of innocent civilians, the burning down of houses, and the abductions as human shields, committed by the terrorist military regime on October 11 to 20 in Budalin Township, Sagaing Region were an army tactic that had been used for years to exact revenge on the armed resistance forces of various ethnic groups.
Yangon Strike Forces Urge Opposition to Census Over Security Concerns
On September 26, Yangon-based people strike groups announced that the terrorist military group's attempt to conduct a census under the pretext of holding an election was only an attempt to obtain the personal information of individuals, including urban revolutionary forces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An exhortation to the people of Yangon for displaced people
On August 13th, Yangon-based revolutionary forces issued a five-point "Exhortation to all citizens of Yangon" to "support each other and help each other" regarding the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who are coming to Yangon.
The chronicles of the fall of the North-Eastern Command
The Northeastern Regional Military Command was separated from the Eastern Regional Military Command established in Taunggyi in 1961 to more effectively handle the activities of the Communist Party of Burma in the country on July 27, 1972, and was established based in Lashio. In 1949, the Karen National Defence Organisation (KNDO) attacked and occupied the Northern Regional Military Headquarters based in Pyin Oo Lwin @ Mammy, and the "Northeastern Regional Military Command" has been recorded as the first regional military command to surrender for a terrorist military junta in 75 years.
PSLF/TNLA judicial mechanism started in 12 controlled townships
On August 11, the Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) stated that the responsibilities and duties of judges and lawyers of central, district, and township were conferred, and the judiciary mechanism has been operating in the 12 townships including Namhsan, Manton, Namhkan, Kutkai, Namtu, Mongngawt, Monglon, Kyaukme, Nawnghkio, Mongmit, Mogoke and Hsipaw, which were controlled during the first and second phases of 1027 Operation.
ULA/AA was evacuating hundreds of civilians from Maungdaw who had been used as human shields
The Arakan Army (ULA/AA) has released a video file of the evacuation of about 500 civilians from Ka Nyin Tan Village of Ward-No (8) in Maungdaw, Arakan State, to safety on August 8th, those civilians were trapped as human shields by the terrorist military junta and some of their armed Muslim militants.
The Three northern alliances call for an end to military regime's war crimes
On August 6, the three Northern Alliances announced that all the international community, especially the neighboring country, China should gather to stop the terrorist military regime, as the terrorist military regime had been carrying out airstrikes in non-military and non-combat areas and committing serious crimes against civilians.
Representative of NUG's Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Indian office was removed from his position
On August 3, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Salai Isaac Khen was removed from his position as a National Unity Government (NUG) diplomatic representative of NUG's Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Indian office on 1 August 2024, following a complaint about sexual harassment. .
Strongly condemns the death of civilians in Gangaw - People’s Security Team - PST (Pa La Pha) interrogation
Local civil society organizations and revolutionary forces stated on July 27 that they strongly condemned that after the arrest of U San Lwin of Kyun Dat village, Gangaw Township, Magwe on suspicion of drug use by the Township People’s Security Team - PST (Pa La Pha) in the morning of July 17, and the family was forced to come and retrieve the body in the evening, the beating to death and the attempts to appease the family members.
IEC warned that Mobye dam breaching is deliberate
The 422nd Infantry Battalion of the terrorist group based in Mobye, recklessly opened the gates of the Mobye dam in the early morning of July 25th, causing disruption to the local farmers and the people, so the Karenni State Interim Executive Council (IEC) issued a declaration of emergency on 1/2024 to warn of the flood risk.
Fortify Rights announced that it has received video evidence of Mandalay interrogation torture
On July 12, Fortify Rights released a statement that they had received the video footage of the terrorist military group torturing the detainees until they died in an interrogation facility in Mandalay Region, during October and November 2021, and also stated that this video footage will be the evidence that would bring accountability for crimes against humanity and genocide.
A report on six months of human rights violations in the Mon region
On July 12, the Lagun Eain newsletter, published by the New Rehmonnya Federated Force (NRFF), published the"6-Month Human Rights Violation Report in the Mon Region" which compiled a record of human rights violations that occurred in the Mon region during the six months from January to June 2024.
An open letter and opinions on the murder of All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABFSU) Comrade of Wetlet Township
Regarding the murder of a 16-year-old comrade of the All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABFSU) in Saingnainggyi villagxe, Wetlet Township, Sagaing Division on July 8, the revolutionary forces have issued an open letter and statements of opinion to seek justice and punish the perpetrators accordingly.
Allow eight countries to participate in the ICJ proceedings against Myanmar
Regarding the case of the Gambia's lawsuit against Myanmar for genocide, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on July 3 that it allowed Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Maldive to participate.
YPDF and AA warned to immediately stop self-indulgence in the name of the group
The Yaws' People Defense Force (YPDF) and the Arakan Army (ULA/AA) announced that to stop the activities of selling weapons and ammunition for self-interest in the name of the organization in the area where the group is based and where the military is active, selling the natural resources, and collecting the tax (money) immediately without permission , and if they continued they will take action in accordance with the military constitution, order, and the directive.
People in the middle of a general crisis
Since February 1, 2021, when the terrorist group started trying to seize power, it is clear that in addition to serious human rights violations such as war crimes, and crimes against humanity, people's rights have been suppressed in various ways. In addition, public services have been unable to operate normally for the past three years due to attempts to repress strike protests by civil servants using various means, including violence.
Focus on Myanmar: Upcoming Discussions in the United Nations Security Council
In Rakhine State, on June 22, a military junta group looted and set fire to the World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in Maungdaw. Regarding the humanitarian situation in Myanmar, including this incident, the United Nations Security Council would discuss it under the 'Any Other Business' agenda on July 3, according to an announcement by the United Nations.
