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 making arbitrary statements without proper understanding of international 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 police chief General Ye Win Oo. This situation has prompted strong warnings from revolutionary forces, who point out that such entertainment events effectively support the military dictatorship system. They argue that holding such events during the revolution period is inappropriate. The revolutionary groups have issued warnings regarding these events, emphasizing that entertainment activities should not proceed while the country is in the midst of a struggle against military rule.
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, two successfully reached refuge with the People’s Defense Force in Myeik region. This incident further demonstrates the military council’s forced recruitment of young people and human rights violations. The situation highlights the ongoing practice of forced military service by the military council, which continues to oppress civilians and violate basic human rights by compelling young people into military service against their will.
