Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan made a significant announcement regarding the current situation in Myanmar. During a press briefing, he emphasized that the military council’s planned election is not a priority for ASEAN in resolving the ongoing political crisis and conflicts in military-controlled Myanmar. He warned that such an election could potentially worsen the conflict situation. This statement reflects the regional bloc’s stance towards Myanmar’s military council and highlights the growing concerns about the proposed election’s potential negative impact on the country’s stability.
Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, the Health Minister of the National Unity Government, has made an urgent appeal for assistance. He called on both the public and international community to help establish bomb-resistant underground hospitals and clinics, as existing healthcare facilities continue to be destroyed by the military council’s deliberate aerial attacks and bombing campaigns. This request comes in response to the systematic targeting of civilian infrastructure by the military council, which has resulted in the destruction of numerous medical facilities across the country, creating a critical need for protected healthcare installations.
Detailed reports have emerged about a significant military engagement in Thaung Tha town. In this incident, an attack was carried out on a military council checkpoint and staff housing complex in Thaung Tha, Mandalay Region. The operation resulted in the death of four military council soldiers and the capture of eleven non-CDM staff members. This event demonstrates the ongoing military resistance within the country and indicates the continuing erosion of the military council’s control over various areas. The incident is part of a broader pattern of increasing resistance activities against military council installations and personnel throughout Myanmar.
