At a press conference in Belarus, military council leader Min Aung Hlaing made peculiar remarks regarding economic sanctions. He claimed that economic sanctions would lead to stronger computer software development and increased competition. Regarding these nonsensical statements, U Toe Zaw Latt, Secretary of the International Peace and Human Rights Monitoring Committee (IPCM), analyzed that the military council leader demonstrates a clear lack of understanding about the nature of international economic sanctions.
In Yangon, Hip Hop music events, including the 25th anniversary celebration, are being organized by Htet Ye Naung, son of military council’s joint secretary and police chief General Ye Win Oo. This situation has prompted resistance forces to issue warnings to potential attendees. Revolutionary forces have expressed their opposition to any activities supporting the military dictatorship system, emphasizing that such entertainment events should not be used to normalize the military council’s rule.
Sixteen Myanmar youths who were arrested in Thailand and transferred to the military council managed to escape from forced military service. However, four of them were recaptured by the military council, while twelve successfully escaped. Among those who escaped, two have confirmed to have reached safety with the Myeik People’s Defense Force. This incident serves as an example of the military council’s forced recruitment practices, highlighting their continued human rights violations and the desperate measures young people must take to avoid being forced into military service. The situation also demonstrates the ongoing pattern of the military council’s coercive practices and their disregard for basic human rights.
