On February 1, 2021, the military announced that it would retain power for one year, citing election fraud. But it doesn’t come as a surprise that today, during the National Defense and Security Council, the military regime announced it will hold on to power for 6 more months.
At the same time the generals are trying to disrupt tomorrow’s (Today’s, in Myanmar) Silent Strike. The previous reiterations were overwhelmingly successful, and there is no reason to believe it will be different this time. The vast majority of the Burmese population is against the military regime, and the fracture that the Tatmadaw caused one year ago, is impossible to repair.
The Revolution will not stop. The more the generals will try to hold on to power, the more the people will oppose them.
POLITICS, ECONOMY AND OTHER NEWS
•The first People’s Assembly of the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), released its statement, expressing strong support of the National Unity Government (NUG) and ratifying the March 21st’s Federal Democracy Charter.
•U.S., Britain and Canada impose additional sanctions on the Burmese military regime. In the sanctioned list: “Attorney General Thida Oo, Supreme Court chief justice Tun Tun Oo, and Ton Oo, the chairman of the Myanmar’s anti-corruption commission. The sanctions also hit the KT Services and Logistics Company, which operates a major port in Myanmar’s economic hub of Yangon, and its CEO as well as the procurement department of the country’s defense ministry.”. MOGE (Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise) does not appear in the list. Total Energies (France), Chevron (USA) and Woodside (Australia), recently announced their withdrawal from Myanmar.
•According to Khit Thit Media, the military regime rescheduled school hours in Naypyidaw and in parts of Sagaing, from 10am to 3pm to disrupt the Silent Strike.
•The National Unity Government sent a massage today to the Karen National Union (KNU), on the day of the 73rd Karen Revolution Day, vowing to support the Karen goal to end the military dictatorship.
According to The Economist, the poverty rate in Myanmar has skyrocketed in the past year following the military coup and the Covid pandemic
•Interview with U Yee Mon, Defense minister of the National Unity Government, on the people’s war against the military regime
•Article about Win Min Thein, a police officer who was responsible for Yangon Airport’s security at the time of U Ko Ni’s murder. He’s been since promoted to to police brigadier-general and appointed the head of the No. 2 Security Police Force. He was also a classmate of Aung Win Khaing, who is accused of being behind U Ko Ni’s murder, and who is still at large.
•Interview with Anthony Davis on the current state of the armed Resistance by Myanmar Now. Mr. Davis’ opinions in the past have not always been on point, but it’s still an interesting read.
•Article by Frontier on how pro-military supporters are using Telegram to threaten and report pro-democracy activists to the police
CHIN STATE
•Kanpetlet: 3 regime soldiers killed by Resistance fighters of the CDF. A civilian, Min Yan Aung, has been reportedly killed by heavy artillery fired by the military regime.
SAGAING
•Kani: at least 30 regime soldiers have been killed by Resistance fighters during an attack on vessels stationed near Kinywa
•Shwebo: on January 25th, Ko Myo Zaw and Ko Myint Moe have been brutally killed by regime soldiers during a raid in Poh Chaing village.
•Pale: regime soldiers raided Mwetong village and burned several houses
•Minkin: regime soldiers raided Ben village, burning several houses
•Depayin: regime soldiers raided Ngwe Taw village, toching 5 civilian houses. Seven houses and 1,300 bags of rice have been burned by regime soldiers in Wa Pa and Thapyitha village.
•Monywa: three Pyu Saw Htee members (a pro-military militia), have been killed
KARENNI (KAYAH) STATE
•Loikaw: at least 23 civilians have been killed by the military regime this month. Residents fear more bodies will be found
•Loikaw: funeral for Khu He Reh, a Resistance fighter who was killed by the military regime in Kone Sut. Airstrikes have been reported in Kone Sut yesterday.
KAREN (KAYIN) STATE
•”Our country will be peaceful only if there is no dictatorship” said General Saw Fawdo at the 73rd Karen Revolution Day
•The 44th Division withdrew from Lay Kay Kaw after 45 days of fighting against the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA). Regime forces are still stationing in the area
•Mutraw: an airstrike by the military regime destroyed a library
•KNU Dooplaya District Chairman Pado Saw Shwe Maung resigned. He called for the KNU to adhere to the National Ceasefire despite the military coup, and was against hosting Burmese Resistance fighters of the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) in Karen State.
MANDALAY
•Meiktila: The Chindwin reports that a pro-military rally has been organized and that participants have been paid 3,500-5,000 kyats (roughly 2 USD). This practice has been very common for decades.
MAGWAY
•Myaing: according to Myanmar Now, policemen left 13 family members behind during a raid launched by Resistance fighters. The family members were let go unharmed.
ARAKAN (RAKHINE) STATE
•Buthidaung: gunshots have been heard in Ngakyidaunt village on Saturday, causing fears of new clashes between the Arakan Army and the Tatmadaw. There is no confirmation yet.
•Kyauktaw: according to Development Media Group (DMG), the military regime is distributing leaflets warning residents not to partecipate to today’s Silent Strike.
•Sittwe: a pro-military rally was held.
YANGON
•Bombs exploded in Thaketa, South Okkalapa
COVID DAILY (as reported by the military-controlled Ministry of Health. Real figures are believed to be higher than officially reported)
•278 new cases and 0 new deaths
AAPP Burma daily update (arrests and killings connected to the attempted military coup only, does not include events related to armed conflict). Since February 1st:
•1,503 killed (+4)
•11,838 total arrests (+37)
•1,972 evading warrant (+5)
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