On March 8, military council leader Min Aung Hlaing made questionable statements during a press conference in Belarus regarding economic sanctions. During the briefing, he claimed that economic sanctions would lead to stronger computer software development and increased competition. Regarding these statements, U Toe Zaw Latt, Secretary of the International Peace and Cooperation Movement (IPCM), analyzed that Min Aung Hlaing had misused English terms such as ‘sanctions’ and ‘software,’ making meaningless connections without proper understanding of the terminology.
In Yangon, Hip Hop music events, including the 25th anniversary celebration, are being organized by Htet Yay Naung, son of military council’s joint secretary and SaRaFa Chief General Ye Win Oo. Revolutionary forces have issued warnings regarding these events. The warnings emphasize that these musical events are being organized by family members of military council leaders who are attempting to maintain the military dictatorship system, and the public should remain vigilant about such activities.
Sixteen young people who were arrested in Thailand and transferred back to the military council were forcibly recruited as new soldiers. Of these youth, twelve managed to escape from the military council’s control, while four were recaptured. Among the twelve who escaped, two have confirmed to have reached safety with the Myeik People’s Defense Force. This incident further demonstrates the military council’s forced recruitment of young people and ongoing human rights violations. The situation highlights the continuing pattern of the military council’s oppressive practices against civilians, particularly young people who are being coerced into military service against their will.
