Hello. From this moment, we will present m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s reports include:
- Daw Aung San Suu Kyi speaks with her son for the first time in more than five years; son warns that basic human rights must not be used as bargaining chips for political concessions.
- Two civilians killed in an airstrike by the military junta in Kani; six others injured in Hpakant, Minbya and Myinmu due to junta attacks.
- A junta colonel captured in Sagaing later killed after attempting to escape; former members of the BNRA reportedly among prisoners of war captured in Kanpetlet fighting.
- Gangaw Township education board announces that students will not be punished regardless of where they attend school.
Other news will also be presented.
1. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Speaks with Her Son for the First Time in More Than Five Years
m.CDM — October 22
Kim Aris, the younger son of detained State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has announced that he was able to speak directly with his mother on October 22 for the first time in more than five years.
The conversation took place by telephone through the Myanmar Embassy in London. The military junta also released photographs of the call.
Kim Aris said that hearing his mother’s voice again for the first time was deeply meaningful—something he could not fully express in words. He said he believed the opportunity to speak with her had come about because of public demands.
However, he warned that his 81-year-old mother remains detained and must not be used as a hostage or bargaining tool in exchange for the easing of international sanctions or the junta’s formal recognition.
He stressed that being allowed to speak once does not mean that regular communication has been restored, and that being allowed to contact one’s family does not mean freedom.
He also appealed to international governments, including the United Kingdom, not to exchange basic human rights for legitimacy or formal recognition of the military junta.
The junta has recently released photographs of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meeting an ICRC representative in August. On October 19, it also released photographs showing books sent by Britain’s King Charles being delivered to her.
Political analysts believe these actions are part of the junta’s attempt to gain international recognition. Kim Aris also reiterated that the unconditional release of his mother and all political prisoners is not something that should be negotiated.
2. Two Civilians Killed in Airstrikes in Kani; Six Injured Elsewhere
m.CDM — October 22
Two local civilians were reportedly killed after junta forces carried out airstrikes on Nwar Chan Kone and Nat La Poh villages in Kani Township, Sagaing Region.
The attacks reportedly took place around midday on October 22, using a gyrocopter launched from the Northwest Regional Military Command based in Monywa.
A woman working in a field near Nwar Chan Kone and a man from Nat La Poh were killed when the bombs exploded.
In Lung Khin Ward 2 of Hpakant, Kachin State, four civilians were reportedly injured when junta artillery shells struck the area despite there being no fighting.
The artillery fire was launched from the Hpakant military hill around midday on October 22. Two of the four injured civilians were reportedly in serious condition.
In Minbya, also known as Anjanapura, Rakhine State, junta forces reportedly carried out an aerial bombardment using a Y-12 aircraft at around 11:55 p.m. on October 21.
Nearly 20 bombs were dropped on Min Ba Gyi, Myothit, the Old Market area, Pyay Taw Hla Ward and Kin Seik village.
Two women—44-year-old Daw Nu Nu Aye and 29-year-old Ma Thein Nu Che—were injured by bomb fragments. The Than family’s petrol station was also damaged.
In Majiyikan Village, Myinmu Township, Sagaing Region, junta forces reportedly carried out a bomb attack using suicide drones at around 4 p.m. on October 21.
No one was injured, but several buildings at the monastery were damaged.
3. Junta Colonel Captured in Sagaing Dies While Trying to Escape
m.CDM — October 22
News sources said that a junta colonel who had been captured alive in Sagaing died after attempting to seize a weapon and escape.
At around 4 p.m. on October 18, the Lin Yone Nyi Naung guerrilla force reportedly captured Colonel Zaw Myo Tint alive near the Kan Ta Lu toll gate in Sagaing.
He had reportedly gone to inspect the collection of extortion fees at a checkpoint operated by the Ohn Taw 6005 Artillery Battalion. He was captured while returning, following information provided by defectors and undercover informants.
On October 19, while arrangements were being made to transfer him to the relevant authorities, junta forces reportedly launched a ground offensive and attacked from the air using Mi-35 helicopters.
Amid the confusion, Colonel Zaw Myo Tint allegedly tried to seize a soldier’s gun and escape. He was shot and killed on the spot.
Meanwhile, news sources said that some former members of Bo Naga’s BNRA, who had previously surrendered to the junta, were among the prisoners of war captured during fighting in Kanpetlet Township, Chin State.
The military has reportedly been conducting offensives toward Kanpetlet and Kyindwe since late September, with intense fighting against allied forces of the Chinland People’s Union/Chinland People’s Assembly, or CPU/CPA.
On October 12, prisoners of war—including former BNRA members—were reportedly captured along with their weapons during fighting between Masawi and Mawchaung.
The exact number of prisoners and former BNRA members has not yet been officially announced.
4. Woman Kidnapped While Charging Her EV Near Myanmar Plaza; Three Suspects Arrested in Mingalar Taung Nyunt Murder
m.CDM — October 22
A woman charging her car at an MG EV Charging Station near Myanmar Plaza, in front of the Sedona Hotel in Yangon, was reportedly abducted by three young men.
Ma Hnin Lei Lei Paing, also known as Ma Yuki, founder of YP Education, disappeared at around 6:30 p.m. on October 21 while charging her electric vehicle.
According to CCTV footage, a car carrying three men arrived at the station. One man drove away in Ma Hnin Lei Lei Paing’s car, while the other two allegedly forced her into their vehicle.
The missing car is a Dongfeng Nammi EV with license plate HH-4713.
Her family has asked anyone who sees the vehicle or the woman to contact 09-254065870 or 09-972429048.
In a separate incident, all three suspects accused of breaking into a house and stabbing a young homeowner to death in Pathein Nyunt Ward, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, Yangon Region, have reportedly been arrested.
The 19-year-old man accused of carrying out the stabbing was arrested on the evening of October 21 along with the knife allegedly used in the crime. The other two suspects were arrested in South Dagon Township around midday on October 22.
All three suspects reportedly worked as casual laborers at the Tamwe poultry market. They have been charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
5. Gangaw Education Board Says Students Will Not Be Punished for Choosing Where to Study
m.CDM — October 22
The Gangaw Township Education Board announced on October 21 that students in Gangaw Township, Magway Region, may study wherever they choose in accordance with their right to education and human rights standards, and that they will not be punished.
The board said that, since the military coup, it has continuously worked to establish community-based schools so that school-age children who lost access to education could continue their basic education. These efforts began on September 12, 2021.
The Gangaw Township Education Board said it particularly respects and values children’s right to receive education freely.
It explained that this right is a fundamental foundation for educational progress, the development of public knowledge, democracy and human rights.
6. Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun Says Impunity for the Junta Is the Root Cause of Myanmar People’s Suffering
m.CDM — October 22
Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, said that the main cause of the widespread suffering endured by the people of Myanmar is the impunity enjoyed by the coup regime and military dictators.
He made the remarks during an interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions at the UN General Assembly on October 21.
The ambassador said that the right to life is an essential fundamental right for everyone, and that extrajudicial and unlawful killings are among the most serious violations of that right.
He pointed out that junta forces have killed civilians—including women, children and infants—during raids on villages. They have also tortured and killed detainees.
He further said that airstrikes targeting schools, hospitals and homes have threatened the lives and property of civilians. Elderly people who have difficulty fleeing are among those most vulnerable during forced displacement.
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun also referred to the extrajudicial executions of political prisoners on July 23, 2022. He said that, although more than five years have passed since the military coup, those responsible continue to evade accountability and justice.
7. Interim Executive Council of Karenni State Issues Military Law for United Karenni Forces
m.CDM — October 22
The Interim Executive Council of Karenni State, or IEC, issued the “Military Law for the United Karenni Forces” dated October 21.
The law aims to systematically unite and establish revolutionary armed forces operating in Karenni State.
It contains 19 chapters and 126 sections. It was drafted so that members of the United Karenni State Army, or UKSA, as well as allied forces based and operating in Karenni State, can follow a single military code.
The IEC said the law is an important component of the legislative process for Karenni State’s interim administration and will be implemented in accordance with its provisions.
The law prohibits members of the forces from committing violence or harassment against civilians, women, children or LGBT people. It also requires prisoners of war to be treated with dignity in accordance with the Geneva Conventions.
Regarding recruitment, only people aged 18 or older who willingly wish to serve may be recruited. Forced recruitment may result in a prison sentence of up to five years.
The law also distinguishes between civilian and military judicial systems. If a member of the forces commits a crime against a civilian, that person must be disarmed and transferred to a civilian court for trial rather than being tried by a military court.
For crimes and punishments, the law states that anyone who commits war crimes—such as unnecessarily destroying civilian homes, attacking schools, hospitals or religious buildings, torturing or killing prisoners of war, or using people as human shields—may receive a prison sentence ranging from a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment, as well as dismissal from the forces.
8. Defense Equipment from the “Forward Tanintharyi Campaign” Reaches PDF Forces
m.CDM — October 22
The NUG Ministry of Defense announced that defense equipment donated through the “Forward Tanintharyi Campaign” has been delivered to battalions and units under the command of the People’s Defense Force’s Tanintharyi Regional Military Command.
The ministry reported on October 22, together with photographs, that bulletproof vests and helmets supplied by the campaign had reached frontline battalions and units.
The Ministry of Defense expressed its special thanks to the “Forward Myanmar” campaign group and revolutionary civilians who provided the support.
The ministry also said that it is training and equipping PDF battalions and units to become disciplined forces that follow military law and maintain systematic weapons and equipment management.
This concludes today’s m.CDM domestic news program. The reports presented today were sent by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.
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