NUG, SCEF meet, clashes continue across the country

The National Unity Government (NUG) The Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF) met with responsible personnel from the New Mon State Party (Anti-Military Dictatorship), Mon State Federal Council, Mon State Consultative Council and the Committee Representing the Mon Hluttaw. Reportedly, they discussed the current political situation and future plans. In the comedy performance competition in which revolutionary forces can take part, Yangon Regional People’s Defence Force (6) has also participated. According to Naypyidaw Regional Command, they attacked, seized and burnt Shweban Police Station and a junta’s inspection gate on the Magway-Naypyidaw Road. Burma Research Institute (BRI) hosted its 8th Hybrid Congressional Briefing in Washington, D.C. The event featured key discussions regarding U.S. national interests in Myanmar, regional stability and online scam networks. In Pauk Township of Magway Region, the Department of Social, Labour and Humanitarian Affairs-NUG offered tarpaulins to fire victims in Zone (7).In Salin Township of Magway Region, there was a mine attack on a junta convoy on their way from Kanpya Police Station to Thitkauktaung Village, according to Minbu District Battalion (5). Sintkai Township PDF caught a junta soldier who had defected to the revolutionary force and rejoined the junta army in a frontline battle. The Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF) had exclusive meetings with the Federal Unit Governments from Sagaing, Magway and Mandalay, MPs, Spring Revolution Alliance and Mon revolution forces. Revolution Activities In Kyauktu Township of Magway Region, about 2,000 junta soldiers has been invading the area. Reportedly, local people face hardship for daily basic needs such as food and shelter. The junta armed forces have continued to carry out drone attacks, fire heavy weapons and set fire to people’s houses. In Myawaddy Township of Karen State, there was a powerful explosion via drone bombing near No. (2) Bridge. In Meiktila Township of Mandalay Region, the military junta pressured ward and village administrators to choose young people by lots for the junta’s People’s Military Service Training (27) and send them to a designated location. They also threatened to take action against those who fail to do so. In Minkin Township, Student’s Revolutionary Force (SRF) discussed with PDF and People’s Administration Team under the NUG in May. They then released a joint statement on some agreements including the point that SRF would carry out revolution activities under the COC of the NUG. Regarding it, SRF announced that they had to do so due to one-sided pressure. Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) In Ponnagyun Township of Rakhine State, Department of Justice and People’s Security under the Arakan People’s Revolutionary Government has been investigating 3 suspects related to a murder of a woman.Karenni Nationalities Defence Force Strategic (6) was reformed as KNDF Command (4) to make supervision more efficient for current operations and to raise their capacity. Chinland Defense Force – Zotung (CDF-Zotung) completed Special Force Training (5). The military Junta The junta army has been strengthening their forces not to lose Hpapun Strategy being attacked by a combined force of the Karen National Liberation Army and to regain control over Hpapun. The historic Hsipaw Haw (Thibaw Haw Palace) in northern Shan State has been officially designated as an ancient building with over 100 years of history by the junta’s Ministry of Hotel, Tourism and Culture via a notification dated July 23. The junta’s Chief Minister of Ayeyarwady Region U Aye Kyaw called to increase corn cultivation to improve regional GDP and make more effort for more direct exports via Pathein Port. According to the junta’s Deputy Minister for Digital Development and Communication, users can complain if licensed internet provider companies fail to provide their services with the option for legal action. The junta propaganda media claimed that National Registration Cards (NRCs) had been made for the displaced people who had returned home in Falam, Chin State. A total of 26 Myanmar fishermen, who had been detained in Port Blair in India, due to illegal entry into the Indian territorial waters, arrived back in Yangon by air on July 23. The junta’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology stated that an earthquake with Richter Scale 4.5 had hit near Lahe of Sagaing Region on Sunday morning. The junta’s Deputy Minister for Home Affairs said that reports could be made upon unauthorized collections at the inspection gates along Mandalay-Myitkyina Union Road and legal action would be taken against the responsible personnel. Dr. Thaung Naing was appointed to be the junta’s Deputy Minister for Construction. The junta’s Deputy Minister for Education U Nay Myo Hlaing said that the age limits for out-of-school education placement tests will be temporarily expanded in border areas and some regions and states to allow more children to resume their studies.