- Hospital in Kyaukkyi Township bombed by junta; 5 killed including 1 CDM doctor
m.CDM, December 4
In Nyaung Pin Thar village, Kyaukkyi Township, Bago Region, the junta forces bombed a hospital, killing five people, including one CDM doctor, according to local residents.
Around noon on December 3, two gyrocopters from the Taungoo air base flew in and bombed both the village and the hospital compound.
During the airstrike:
- CDM doctor Dr. San Lwin
- One health worker from the clinic
- One patient receiving treatment
were killed, and five people were injured. An ambulance was also destroyed.
In addition, artillery shells fired from Light Infantry Battalion 73, based in Thantapin, hit the village, killing:
- U Toe Gyi
- U Thurein Soe
and injuring one other person, while one house was destroyed.
The village that was bombed lies on the border area between Karen State and Bago Region, in territory controlled by KNU Brigade 3. In recent years, it has been an area of frequent clashes between KNLA/PDF joint forces and junta troops.
The injured were transferred to Taungoo Hospital, where those in critical condition required surgery, and some have suffered permanent physical injuries.
2. Two resistance fighters killed in junta airstrike in Budalin
m.CDM, December 4
Near Sinkyone village monastery in the forest in Budalin Township, Sagaing Region, junta forces carried out an airstrike that killed two resistance fighters, according to the Budalin Township Humanitarian Team.
Around 1 a.m. on December 4, a jet fighter from the Tada-U air base, together with two paramotors from the Namakhwe (Namkha) headquarters in Monywa, dropped about four bombs on the area.
During the attack:
- Two local defense force fighters were killed
- Three others were injured
The statement adds that around 12:30 p.m. the same day, two gyrocopters carried out a second bombing near the same forest monastery, though no casualties were reported in that strike.
3. Senior junta NCO who extorted money from farmers captured alive; 6 soldiers killed in ambush, ammunition seized
m.CDM, December 4
In Yedashe Township, Bago Region, on the western bank of the Sittaung River, resistance forces captured alive a senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) who had been extorting money from farmers on behalf of the junta. Later, they ambushed a junta column, killing six soldiers and seizing ammunition, according to Battalion 3504, based in Yedashe Township.
On November 25 at around 11 a.m., they captured Warrant Officer Myint Lwin from Security Unit 2 under the Southern Regional Military Command. He had been collecting extortion money from farmers who were cultivating land that the junta had confiscated and designated as “military-owned” land.
The resistance fighters from Battalion 3504 stopped him near Takhwe Kye village, arresting him together with:
- 3 hand grenades
- An ID card
- 1,200 kyat in cash
- 2 mobile phones
- One 12-foot Canter truck
Battalion 3504 stated that the captured warrant officer Myint Lwin is being detained in accordance with the Revolutionary Military Code of Justice.
Because of his capture, the junta sent a column on November 26 from Doe Tan village: about 40 troops and three vehicles from Infantry Battalion 604, with roughly 80 troops total, advancing toward Kwan Ohn and Wan Ma Gyi villages. Battalion 3504 and the Yedashe People’s Defense Team (PaKaFa) jointly attacked them, resulting in a battle lasting around two hours.
In that battle:
- 6 junta soldiers were killed
- 2 were injured
Seized items included:
- 1 ENAGA grenade
- 2 hand grenades
- 2 E-Q mount devices
- 1 MA-11 magazine
- 2 helmets
- 89 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition
according to Battalion 3504.
4. NUG Foreign Minister in Japan holds Myanmar briefing at Diet members’ office; urges rejection of junta sham elections
m.CDM, December 4
While in Japan, NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung held a briefing on the situation in Myanmar at an office used by members of the Japanese parliament, according to the NUG Representative Office–Japan.
The briefing, held on December 2, was attended by:
- Japanese MPs
- Media representatives
- Japanese supporters of Myanmar’s democracy movement
- Myanmar nationals in Japan
- Pro-democracy and revolutionary activists
She explained:
- The junta’s planned sham election
- The real situation inside Myanmar
- The urgent humanitarian needs of the people
and appealed for:
- Increased emergency assistance for the people in Myanmar
- Continued protection and support for Myanmar nationals currently in Japan.
The statement says:
“We handed over the survey results on attitudes toward the election collected from Myanmar people in Japan to the chair of the multi-party parliamentary group that supports Myanmar’s democracy movement, and called on the Japanese government not to recognize the junta’s sham election.”
The Union Minister also met Mrs. Kamei Akiko, a Lower House MP from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Deputy Secretary-General of the party, to brief her on:
- The current political situation in Myanmar
- The urgent humanitarian needs of IDPs and refugees
She likewise met with Mr. Taniai Masaaki, an Upper House member from Komeito, to discuss:
- The planned sham election by the military regime
- Japan’s official position and approach toward it
in an open and frank manner.
5. NUCC says it did not meet with junta at Indonesia workshop
m.CDM, December 4
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) has clarified that it did not meet or hold talks with the military junta during a workshop held in Indonesia.
There had been widespread reports that NUCC and ethnic organizations met junta representatives in Indonesia. NUCC issued this clarification in response, saying it wanted to make its stance and position absolutely clear to the public.
According to NUCC, it received an invitation on November 4 from the Office of Special Envoy on the Myanmar Issue in Indonesia to attend a workshop.
Before accepting, NUCC carefully inquired about:
- The purpose of the workshop
- Which groups and representatives would be taking part
NUCC says it only agreed to send a delegation after it received confirmation that no representatives from the military junta would participate.
The workshop, titled “Sharing Indonesia’s Experiences in Nation-Building”, was held from November 25 to 30. NUCC says:
- Two NUCC representatives attended
- They participated alongside other revolutionary groups’ delegates
- At no time and in no setting did they meet with junta representatives
During the workshop, they studied Indonesia’s experience in nation-building, shared their own perspectives and findings, and held discussions with other participants.
NUCC reiterated that it will continue to stand firmly:
- For victory of the revolution,
- On the basis of its pledged commitments under the Federal Democracy Charter
- And follow the agreed political roadmap.
6. Karenni resistance groups hold mass gathering to show they stand united with the people
m.CDM, December 4
In Karenni (Kayah) State, resistance forces organized a public event to demonstrate that they “stand as one with the people,” according to KNDF Battalion 4.
The event was held on November 29 in the western part of Hpruso Township. It was attended by:
- Representatives of KA, KNPDP, KNPLF
- Township officials of the Interim Executive Council (IEC) of Karenni State
According to the December 3 statement, the program included:
- A military-style march
- Flag-raising
- Oaths of allegiance
- Paying tribute to fallen martyrs
- Speeches by representatives from the participating forces
“KNDF Chief of Staff Khun Ree Du said that the armed struggle must be the last such war of this era — that we must remain loyal to the revolution and faithfully protect the people,” participants reported.
National flags of multiple Karenni ethnic groups were flown, including:
- Kayah
- Kayan
- Kayaw
- Manu
- Bre (Bwe)
- Geba
More than 600 civilians attended. KNDF Battalion 4 said the main goals of the public meeting were to show that:
- Resistance forces and local people stand together
- Revolutionary forces in Karenni are working toward stronger unity and better coordination
They also aimed to:
- Build momentum for the next phase of the struggle
- Ensure people understand the injustices and oppression they face
- Encourage sustained, high-level popular participation and support for the revolution
On the junta side, the regime has announced it will hold elections in all townships in Karenni State except Mese, Hpasawng and Shartaw. Karenni resistance groups have responded that they completely reject the junta’s sham election and will not allow it to be held in Karenni.
7. Online platform launched to oppose junta’s sham election
m.CDM, December 4
A border-based resistance group says it has launched an online platform that allows people inside Myanmar and abroad to safely express their opposition to the junta’s sham election.
The group says:
- The website does not record or store any personal user data
- Anyone, inside or outside Myanmar, can safely click to register that they do not accept the election
- Each phone or computer can participate only once
The total number of “No” votes will be presented to the international community.
They hope to collect hundreds of thousands of protest clicks before the election. The site will also allow people to:
- Freely write and post their opinions
- Document incidents of repression and abuse during the election period
To oppose the junta’s election, people are invited to visit:
https://mm-sham-elections.vercel.app
Today’s news was compiled and sent by Ko Thit Lulay and Kha Shell.