DOCSLIB.ORG

National Brethren to Make Concerted Efforts to Fill the Gaps and Overcome Hardship and Challenges

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
National Brethren to Make Concerted Efforts to Fill the Gaps and Overcome Hardship and Challenges Volume I, Number 135 9th Waning Day of Tabodwe 1376 ME Thursday, 12 February, 2015 National brethren to make concerted efforts to fill the gaps and overcome hardship and challenges NAY PYI TAW, 12 Feb—The following is an unofficial translation of the message of President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Agga Maha Thayay Sithu, Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma U Thein Sein on the occasion of the 68th Anniversary of the Union Day. Esteemed national brethren the Union of Myanmar can continue to stand tall among I would like to extend my warmest greetings by world nations and her sovereignty continues to perpetuate. wishing all national brethren who are residing in the Esteemed national brethren Republic of the Union of Myanmar prosperity and It has been prescribed as the basic principles of the auspiciousness on the auspicious occasion of the 68th Union in the Constitution of the Republic of the Union Anniversary Union Day, which would be always re- of Myanmar that the Union shall assist to develop lan- membered at the heart by all national brethren. guage, literature, fine arts and culture of the national races, It can clearly be seen in the history of the Republic to promote solidarity, mutual amity and respect and mu- of the Union Myanmar that the enthusiasm for national tual assistance among the national races, and to promote unity, the Union spirit and the anti-colonialist fervor socio-economic development including education, health, among all the national brethren are the nationalistic economy, transport and communication. strength that enables the Union to stand tall among Therefore, it is our national duty to exert efforts for world nations. As all national races are united in one development of language, literature, culture, fine arts, accord, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has customs, historical heritages, human resources and so- been standing firmly as a sovereign state. cio-economy of all national races. In order to be able to Therefore, it is necessary for all national breth- do so, stability and the rule of law in the entire Union of ren to uphold the three main national causes such as Myanmar are prerequisites. non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration Thanks to the success of democratic transition nowa- of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty days achieved, a new culture of seeking solutions through as a duty with all seriousness so that the Republic of (See page 2) Loikaw to get new hospital buildings President Office issues funded by JICA notification on expiration of Oo, Dr Akihiko Tanaka, facility of the state in- in the number of in-patients temporary identity cards By Ye Myint President of Japan Interna- cludes construction of two with 194 in 2014, up from NAY PYI TAW, 11 ance with the laws, rules YANGON, 11 Feb — A tional Cooperation Agency two-storey buildings fund- 155 in the previous year. Feb— The president of- and regulations con- commencement ceremony (JICA), and Deputy Min- ed by the JICA with about In addition, the medical fice issued a notification cerned. of improving Loikaw Gen- ister for Health Dr Daw 1.945 billion yen. The pro- equipment is also inade- on expiration of temporary According to the eral Hospital took place Thein Thein Htay were ject is scheduled to be com- quate in terms of quality identity cards on Wednes- notification, temporary on Monday, with officials among the participants at pleted in April 2016. and quantity. day, announcing that identity cards, which driving stakes to start the the stake-driving ceremo- Having a high ratio of According to the Min- holders of the tempo- were issued to some peo- project at the hospital in ny. patients to available places istry of Health, the 200- rary cards are required to ple residing in Myan- Loikaw, Kayah State. The project for im- in the existing buildings of bed hospital is handling hand over to authori- mar as necessary under Kayah State Chief proving the more than the hospital built in 1964, more than 1,600 operations ties concerned and to be the Residents of Burma Minister U Khin Maung 50-year-old core medical there has been an increase (See page 2) scrutinized in accord- (See page 2) HONOURING THE 68TH ANNIVERSARY UNION DAY 2 Thursday, 12 February, 2015 NATIONAL National brethren to make . concerted efforts to fill the gaps and overcome hardship tent in some sectors. and challenges in doing so. It is of upmost importance for motherland Myan- (from page 1) Esteemed national brethren mar that all the national people cooperate in building negotiations over different opinions in Myanmar poli- The government has accelerated the momentum of re- the democratic nation after overcoming the hardships tics has come into life. Therefore, the government has forms in political, economic, administrative and private sec- and challenges. been exerting relentless efforts by signing the nation- tors to promote stability and socioeconomic development, Therefore, on the auspicious occasion of the Union wide ceasefire agreement and holding all-inclusive the two common wishes of the entire national people. Day, I would like urge, with all seriousness, all national political dialogues of all national political forces to In doing so, there are achievements that have been people such as the government, the Hluttaws, national develop the union system based on federalism for gen- recognized by the international community as well as race organizations, political parties and political forc- uine peace after ending armed conflicts that have been challenges to be overcome. As so many reform measures es to continue to make concerted efforts relentlessly raging for over six decades since the independence was are being taken simultaneously, the expectations of the to prevent the deceleration of momentum of reforms regained. It is necessary for national brethren to make national people have not yet been fulfilled to the full ex- already achieved. President Office issues notification . Union Election Commission Chairman meets (from page 1) officers for townships Registration Act (1949), concerned and the direc- Australian Electoral Commissioner will expire on 31 March tor-general of the depart- NAY PYI TAW, 11 Feb 2015. ment will act as the chief — Union Election Commis- Holders of the tem- registration officer. sion Chairman U Tin Aye porary cards are required Citizenship scrutiny received Electoral Commis- to hand over the cards to is being carried out un- sioner Mr. Tom Rogers and authorities by 31 May der Moe Pwint Project in party of Australian Electoral 2015, and the process accordance with the Cit- Commission (AEC) at his will be carried out in a izenship Law, the notifi- office on Wednesday. fair and transparent man- cation said. The UEC Chairman ner by township registra- The notification elaborated on organizational tion officers who will be also stated that an advi- structure of the commission, assisted by region/state, sory commission will be electoral system, voting district, township, ward, formed to review laws, system, electoral roll which village-tract supervisory rules and regulations and is underway, background committees. Township tasks related to the tem- on Myanmar’s politics and officers of Immigration porary cards as tempo- elections and work carried and National Registra- rary identity cards have out for successful holding of tion Department will act been an issue among the 2015 general elections. as township registration public.—MNA The Australian Elec- toral Commissioner also UEC Chairman U Tin Biodiversity conservation explained Australia’s expe- Aye receives Electoral Public Announcement rience of holding 2013 elec- Commissioner Mr. Tom workshop kicks off tions, election results and Rogers and party of lessons learned from 2013 Australian Electoral for remonstration poll. Next, both sides had NAY PYI TAW, 11 Feb to be able to raise coopera- Commission.—MNA The Chin Progressive Party headquartered at a frank exchange of views — Forest Department in tion with partner organiza- Building No 147, 5th floor, 37th street (middle block), on voter training, voter ed- meeting were UEC mem- Myanmar and National tions in conservation of bi- Kyauktada Township, Yangon Region, registered by ucation and voter informa- bers U Myint Naing, U Aung Institute on Biological Re- odiversities and biological the Union Election Commission as a political party tion processes being taken Myint, Dr Daw Myint Kyi, sources-NIBR of the Repub- resources. under the Article 9 of the Political Parties Registra- by Myanmar for upcoming U Win Kyi, U Nyunt Tin, U lic of Korea have been con- NIBR Chairman Dr tion Law, submitted applications to change its flag and general elections. Win Ko and secretary U Tin ducting biological resources Kim Sang Bae spoke words seal. Also present at the Tun and officials.— MNA in Myanmar at Mount Popa of thanks.—MNA It is hereby announced that those who want to Park, Natmataung National remonstrate with the UEC about the party’s flag and Park and Alaungdaw Kas- seal may submit a complaint along with the strong ev- sapa National Park since idences within seven days starting from issuance of 2011, Union Minister for this announcement in line with Section 14 (d) of the Environmental Conserva- Political Parties Registration Rules. tion and Forestry U Win Union Election Commission Tun told the workshop on studies of biodiversity at Flag of Chin Progressive Party Mt Popa Park and biodiver- sity conservation strategy in Cambodia, Laos, Myan- mar and Vietnam, here, on Wednesday. The department in co- operation with NIBR has published the book entitled biodiversities at Mt Popa Park to provide informa- tion on wildlife, species of plants and biodiversities to Seal of Chin Progressive Party the researcher, he said. Kayah State Chief Minister U Khin Maung Oo and JICA President He added that thanks to the workshop, the dele- Dr Akihiko Tanaka observe a scale drawing of one of two reinforced gates from Cambodia, Laos, concrete buildings for Loikaw general hospital.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Burma Coup Watch
    This publication is produced in cooperation with Burma Human Rights Network (BHRN), Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Progressive Voice (PV), US Campaign for Burma (USCB), and Women Peace Network (WPN). BN 2021/2031: 1 Mar 2021 BURMA COUP WATCH: URGENT ACTION REQUIRED TO PREVENT DESTABILIZING VIOLENCE A month after its 1 February 2021 coup, the military junta’s escalation of disproportionate violence and terror tactics, backed by deployment of notorious military units to repress peaceful demonstrations, underlines the urgent need for substantive international action to prevent massive, destabilizing violence. The junta’s refusal to receive UN diplomatic and CONTENTS human rights missions indicates a refusal to consider a peaceful resolution to the crisis and 2 Movement calls for action confrontation sparked by the coup. 2 Coup timeline 3 Illegal even under the 2008 In order to avert worse violence and create the Constitution space for dialogue and negotiations, the 4 Information warfare movement in Burma and their allies urge that: 5 Min Aung Hlaing’s promises o International Financial Institutions (IFIs) 6 Nationwide opposition immediately freeze existing loans, recall prior 6 CDM loans and reassess the post-coup situation; 7 CRPH o Foreign states and bodies enact targeted 7 Junta’s violent crackdown sanctions on the military (Tatmadaw), 8 Brutal LIDs deployed Tatmadaw-affiliated companies and partners, 9 Ongoing armed conflict including a global arms embargo; and 10 New laws, amendments threaten human rights o The UN Security Council immediately send a 11 International condemnation delegation to prevent further violence and 12 Economy destabilized ensure the situation is peacefully resolved.
    [Show full text]
  • Myanmar Update February 2016 Report
    STATUS OF HUMAN RIGHTS & SANCTIONS IN MYANMAR FEBRUARY 2016 REPORT Summary. This report reviews the February 2016 developments relating to human rights in Myanmar. Relatedly, it addresses the interchange between Myanmar’s reform efforts and the responses of the international community. I. Political Developments......................................................................................................2 A. Election-Related Developments and Power Transition...............................................2 B. Constitutional Reform....................................................................................................3 C. International and Community Sanctions......................................................................4 II. Civil and Political Rights...................................................................................................4 A. Press and Media Laws/Restrictions...............................................................................4 B. Official Corruption.........................................................................................................5 III. Political Prisoners..............................................................................................................5 IV. Governance and Rule of Law...........................................................................................6 V. Economic Development.....................................................................................................7 A. Land Seizures..................................................................................................................7
    [Show full text]
  • Myanmar: Ethnic Politics and the 2020 General Election
    MYANMAR POLICY BRIEFING | 23 | September 2020 Myanmar: Ethnic Politics and the 2020 General Election KEY POINTS • The 2020 general election is scheduled to take place at a critical moment in Myanmar’s transition from half a century under military rule. The advent of the National League for Democracy to government office in March 2016 was greeted by all the country’s peoples as the opportunity to bring about real change. But since this time, the ethnic peace process has faltered, constitutional reform has not started, and conflict has escalated in several parts of the country, becoming emergencies of grave international concern. • Covid-19 represents a new – and serious – challenge to the conduct of free and fair elections. Postponements cannot be ruled out. But the spread of the pandemic is not expected to have a significant impact on the election outcome as long as it goes ahead within constitutionally-appointed times. The NLD is still widely predicted to win, albeit on reduced scale. Questions, however, will remain about the credibility of the polls during a time of unprecedented restrictions and health crisis. • There are three main reasons to expect NLD victory. Under the country’s complex political system, the mainstream party among the ethnic Bamar majority always win the polls. In the population at large, a victory for the NLD is regarded as the most likely way to prevent a return to military government. The Covid-19 crisis and campaign restrictions hand all the political advantages to the NLD and incumbent authorities. ideas into movement • To improve election performance, ethnic nationality parties are introducing a number of new measures, including “party mergers” and “no-compete” agreements.
    [Show full text]
  • Burma's 2015 Parliamentary Elections: Issues for Congress
    Burma’s 2015 Parliamentary Elections: Issues for Congress Michael F. Martin Specialist in Asian Affairs March 28, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R44436 Burma’s 2015 Parliamentary Elections: Issues for Congress Summary The landslide victory of Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) in Burma’s November 2015 parliamentary elections may prove to be a major step in the nation’s potential transition to a more democratic government. Having won nearly 80% of the contested seats in the election, the NLD has a majority in both chambers of the Union Parliament, which gave it the ability to select the President-elect, as well as control of most of the nation’s Regional and State Parliaments. Burma’s 2008 constitution, however, grants the Burmese military, or Tatmadaw, widespread powers in the governance of the nation, and nearly complete autonomy from civilian control. One quarter of the seats in each chamber of the Union Parliament are reserved for military officers appointed by the Tatmadaw’s Commander-in-Chief, giving them the ability to block any constitutional amendments. Military officers constitute a majority of the National Defence and Security Council, an 11-member body with some oversight authority over the President. The constitution also grants the Tatmadaw “the right to independently administer and adjudicate all affairs of the armed services,” and designates the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services as “the ‘Supreme Commander’ of all armed forces,” which could have serious implications for efforts to end the nation’s six-decade-long, low-grade civil war.
    [Show full text]
  • Total Detention, Charge Lists English (Last Updated on 29 March 2021)
    Date of Current No. Name Sex /Age Father's Name Position Section of Law Plaintiff Address Remark Arrest Condition S: 8 of the Export Superinte and Import Law Myanmar Military Seizes Power and ndent and S: 25 of the Senior NLD leaders including Daw Kyi Lin Natural Disaster Aung San Suu Kyi and President U of Special General Aung State Counsellor (Chairman of Management law, Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s 1 (Daw) Aung San Suu Kyi F 1-Feb-21 Branch, House Arrest Naypyitaw San NLD) Penal Code - chief ministers and ministers in the Dekkhina 505(B), S: 67 of states and regions were also detained. District the Administr Telecommunicatio ator ns Law S: 25 of the Superinte Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Natural Disaster ndent Senior NLD leaders including Daw Management law, Myint Aung San Suu Kyi and President U President (Vice Chairman-1 of Penal Code - Naing, Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s 2 (U) Win Myint M U Tun Kyin 1-Feb-21 House Arrest Naypyitaw NLD) 505(B), S: 67 of Dekkhina chief ministers and ministers in the the District states and regions were also detained. Telecommunicatio Administr ns Law ator Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s 3 (U) Henry Van Thio M Vice President 1-Feb-21 House Arrest Naypyitaw chief ministers and ministers in the states and regions were also detained. Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Speaker of the Union Assembly, Aung San Suu Kyi and President U the Joint House and Pyithu Win Myint were detained.
    [Show full text]
  • Pyithu Hluttaw Raises Queries to Ministries, Approves Bill, Tables Motion
    FIGHTING CHILD LABOUR REQUIRES COLLECTIVE EFFORT OF ALL STAKEHOLDERS PAGE-8 (OPINION) HLUTTAW NATIONAL Amyotha Hluttaw raises questions to ministries, Nay Pyi Taw Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat Council, approves bill amending 1959 Defence Services Act receives ROK Ambassador PAGE-2 PAGE-3 Vol. VII, No. 106, 12th Waxing of Second Waso 1382 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Friday, 31 July 2020 Pyithu Hluttaw raises queries to ministries, approves bill, tables motion YITHU Hluttaw organ- ized its 7th-day meeting Pof 17th regular session yesterday. MP U Khin Maung Thein from Sagaing region constitu- ency asked for new paints on the 90-year-old Sagaing bridge (Inwa). Deputy Minister for Trans- port and Communications U Kyaw Myo replied some parts of 3,948-foot-long bridge are be- ing painted, and its remaining areas could be painted on the availability of budget allocation in 2021-2022 financial year. MP U Myo Zaw Oo from Lewe constituency asked about organizational structure, re- sponsibility and accountability of third party organizations, and policies and directives for their operations. Deputy Minister for Con- struction Dr Kyaw Linn replied Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat presides over 7th-day meeting on 30 July. PHOTO: MNA that the staff members from Quality Control Division of Vil- Myothit constituency asked Kunlong constituency asked for from Yaksawk constituency Taungdwingyi constituency lage Development Department for inspection of quality con- maintenance of bank erosion at about upgrade of an inter-vil- tabled a motion that urged the are representing the govern- trol at the inter-village roads 9 places of Neint Taint creek, lage road in his constituency, Union Government to increase ment in quality control inspec- and allocation of budget for the MP U Sai Ngaung Sai Hein from MP U Thein Tun from Kyaung- traffic awareness campaign and tion; although they do not earn damaged roads.
    [Show full text]
  • Myths, Militias and the Destruction of Loi Sam Sip
    ISSUES SIGN UP NOW Myths, militias and the destruction of Loi Sam Sip OCTOBER 21, 2020 Activists in northern Shan State have been ghting for years to protect a culturally and environmentally important mountain range but face opposition from Tatmadaw-aligned militias – and a company linked to the speaker of Myanmar’s national parliament. By HEIN THAR | FRONTIER As we approach the town of Kutkai, our driver glances down at his phone and carefully selects a track. The distinctive guitar twang and high-pitched lyrics of Sai Htee Saing’s “Loi Sam Sip Tho Taung Ban Chin” (Apology to Loi Sam Sip) begin drifting out of the car stereo’s speakers. “Soon you’ll see the amazing beauty of the Loi Sam Sip mountains,” the driver says proudly, in between singing verses of the song. The road from Lashio to Muse is often said to be the most beautiful stretch in northern Shan State. For most of the 170-kilometre journey the road is anked by high mountains covered in thick forest. As you leave the sweltering capital of northern Shan State and head towards the Chinese border, the air quickly begins to cool, only adding to appeal. But the Loi Sam Sip range – which means “gathering of 30 mountains” in Shan – is undoubtedly the highlight. As the name suggests, it’s less a single mountain than a collection of rounded limestone hills that surround the town of Kutkai. For residents, it is a place of rich cultural signicance. Local legend has it that a dragon prince and dragon princess once fell in love with each other and lived together here.
    [Show full text]
  • Maha Bandoola and Danubyu
    OUR DEFENCE MECHANISM AGAINST COVID-19 LIES IN VOLUNTEERS PAGE-8 (OPINION) Vol. VII, No. 67, 3rd Waxing of First Waso 1382 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Monday, 22 June 2020 Republic of the Union of Myanmar Republic of the Union of Myanmar Republic of the Union of Myanmar Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Office Pyithu Hluttaw Amyotha Hluttaw Notification 3/2020 Notification 3/2020 Notification 3/2020 2nd Waxing of First Waso 1382 ME 2nd Waxing of First Waso 1382 ME 2nd Waxing of First Waso 1382 ME (21 June 2020) (21 June 2020) (21 June 2020) Summoning Second Pyidaungsu Summoning Second Pyithu Summoning Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s 17th regular session Hluttaw’s 17th regular session Hluttaw’s 17th regular session In accord with Section 79 of the Constitution of In accord with Section 126 of the Constitution In accord with Section 155 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Section of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Sec- the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Section 13 of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law and Rule 3, tion 35 of the 2012 Pyithu Hluttaw Law and Rule 3, 35 of the 2012 Amyotha Hluttaw Law and Rule 3, Sub-rule (b) of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Rules, it Sub-rule (b) of the 2013 Pyithu Hluttaw Rules, it is Sub-rule (b) of the 2015 Amyotha Hluttaw Rules, is hereby announced that the Second Pyidaungsu hereby announced that the Second Pyithu Hluttaw’s it is hereby announced that the Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s 17th regular session is summoned at 1:30 17th regular session is summoned at 10 am on the Hluttaw’s 17th regular session is summoned at 10 pm on the 9th Waning of First Waso 1382 ME (13 July 9th Waning of First Waso 1382 ME (13 July 2020) am on the 9th Waning of First Waso 1382 ME (13 July 2020) (Monday).
    [Show full text]
  • Identity Crisis: Ethnicity and Conflict in Myanmar
    Identity Crisis: Ethnicity and Conflict in Myanmar Asia Report N°312 | 28 August 2020 Headquarters International Crisis Group Avenue Louise 235 • 1050 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32 2 502 90 38 • Fax: +32 2 502 50 38 [email protected] Preventing War. Shaping Peace. Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... i I. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 II. A Legacy of Division ......................................................................................................... 4 A. Who Lives in Myanmar? ............................................................................................ 4 B. Those Who Belong and Those Who Don’t ................................................................. 5 C. Contemporary Ramifications..................................................................................... 7 III. Liberalisation and Ethno-nationalism ............................................................................. 9 IV. The Militarisation of Ethnicity ......................................................................................... 13 A. The Rise and Fall of the Kaungkha Militia ................................................................ 14 B. The Shanni: A New Ethnic Armed Group ................................................................. 18 C. An Uncertain Fate for Upland People in Rakhine
    [Show full text]
  • Recent Arrest List (Last Updated on 5 March 2021)
    ARRESTS No. Name Sex /Age Father's Name Position Date of Arrest Section of Law Plaintiff Current Condition Address Remark S: 8 of the Export and Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD Import Law and S: 25 leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and of the Natural Superintendent Kyi President U Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s Disaster Management Lin of Special Branch, 1 (Daw) Aung San Suu Kyi F State Counsellor (Chairman of NLD) 1-Feb-21 House Arrest Nay Pyi Taw chief ministers and ministers in the states and law, Penal Code - Dekkhina District regions were also detained. 505(B), S: 67 of the Administrator Telecommunications Law Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD S: 25 of the Natural leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Disaster Management Superintendent Myint President U Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s law, Penal Code - 2 (U) Win Myint M President (Vice Chairman-1 of NLD) 1-Feb-21 Naing, Dekkhina House Arrest Nay Pyi Taw chief ministers and ministers in the states and 505(B), S: 67 of the District Administrator regions were also detained. Telecommunications Law Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s 3 (U) Henry Van Thio M Vice President 1-Feb-21 House Arrest Nay Pyi Taw chief ministers and ministers in the states and regions were also detained. Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw, President U Win Myint were detained.
    [Show full text]
  • USAID/BURMA MONTHLY ATMOSPHERIC REPORT December 2019
    USAID/BURMA MONTHLY ATMOSPHERIC REPORT December 2019 Contract Number: 72048218C00004 Myanmar Analytical Activity Acknowledgement This report has been written by Kimetrica LLC (www.kimetrica.com) and Mekong Economics (www.mekongeconomics.com) as part of the Myanmar Analytical Activity, and is therefore the exclusive property of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Melissa Earl (Kimetrica) is the author of this report and reachable at [email protected] or at Kimetrica LLC, 80 Garden Center, Suite A-368, Broomfield, CO 80020. The author’s views in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. USAID.GOV DECEMBER 2019 MONTHLY ATMOSPHERIC REPORT | 1 DECEMBER 2019 AT A GLANCE State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi Defends the Tatmadaw and the Government of Myanmar at the International Court of Justice. Her defense of the Tatmadaw’s actions in Rakhine State was condemned internationally and by many ethnic minority leaders, but she received huge domestic support, mostly among Bamar people. (Page 11) Fighting Between Arakan Army (AA) and Tatmadaw Continues. Reports of both the AA and the Tatmadaw restricting freedom of expression and movement in Rakhine State indicate that the two armies are increasingly trying to limit support or help for the other group. (Page 1) Conflict Halts Between Mon National Liberation Army and Tatmadaw in Kayin State. Though fighting between the ethnic armed organization (EAO) and the military has ceased, civilians worry it may resume since Tatmadaw forces remain in the area. (Page 5) House Parliament Speaker Announces Parliament to Vote on Bill for Constitutional Amendments Before 2020 General Election.
    [Show full text]
  • Recent Arrests List
    ARRESTS No. Name Sex Position Date of Arrest Section of Law Plaintiff Current Condition Address Remark Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and S: 8 of the Export and President U Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s Import Law and S: 25 Superintendent Kyi 1 (Daw) Aung San Suu Kyi F State Counsellor (Chairman of NLD) 1-Feb-21 House Arrest Nay Pyi Taw chief ministers and ministers in the states and of the Natural Disaster Lin of Special Branch regions were also detained. Management law Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and S: 25 of the Natural President U Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s Superintendent Myint 2 (U) Win Myint M President (Vice Chairman-1 of NLD) 1-Feb-21 Disaster Management House Arrest Nay Pyi Taw chief ministers and ministers in the states and Naing law regions were also detained. Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s 3 (U) Henry Van Thio M Vice President 1-Feb-21 House Arrest Nay Pyi Taw chief ministers and ministers in the states and regions were also detained. Myanmar Military Seizes Power and Senior NLD leaders including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw, the President U Win Myint were detained. The NLD’s 4 (U) Mann Win Khaing Than M upper house of the Myanmar 1-Feb-21 House Arrest Nay Pyi Taw chief ministers and ministers in the states and parliament regions were also detained.
    [Show full text]