At a press conference in Belarus, military council leader Min Aung Hlaing made peculiar remarks regarding economic sanctions. According to his statements, he claimed that economic sanctions would lead to stronger computer software and increased competition. Regarding these meaningless comments, U Toe Zaw Latt, Secretary of the People’s Defense Coordination Team (IPCM), analyzed that the military council leader was speaking without proper understanding of international terminology, making arbitrary connections between sanctions and software.
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 police chief General Ye Win Oo. This situation has prompted resistance forces to issue warnings to the public. These entertainment events are business ventures by family members who are trying to maintain the military dictatorship system, and the public has been advised to stay away from such events.
Sixteen Myanmar youths who were arrested in Thailand and transferred to the military council’s custody were forcibly recruited as soldiers, but managed to escape. However, four of them were recaptured by the military council. Among the remaining twelve youths, two have successfully reached sanctuary with the Myeik District People’s Defense Force. This incident further demonstrates the military council’s forced recruitment of young people and human rights violations.
