Domestic News Updates – December 14, 2024 Morning
๐๐ 1. Union Minister U Soe Thura Tun to Attend the Launch Ceremony of the "Road to Rangoon" Campaign
December 13, Radio NUG
It has been reported that Union Minister U Soe Thura Tun will attend the launch ceremony of the "Road to Rangoon" campaign.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 15 at 8 PM Myanmar Standard Time.
The "Road to Rangoon" campaign, jointly organized by Yangon PDF and Yangon PAKFA, will officially launch on December 15. The campaign aims to address the operational needs of Yangon-based PDF battalions and PAKFA units.
The campaign’s goal is to raise 5 billion MMK, encouraging public participation in contributing towards paving the path to Rangoon.
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๐๐ 2. "Lucky December" Promotion: One Raffle Entry for Every Purchase of 10 Spring Revolution Lottery Tickets
December 13, Radio NUG
It has been announced that for every purchase of 10 Spring Revolution lottery tickets, participants will receive one entry into the "Lucky December" promotion.
According to the Spring Revolution Lottery organization, the announcement was made on December 13, as part of their plan to offer commemorative gifts for December and year-end celebrations.
The "Lucky December" program includes a hidden additional prize, now revealed to be $30 worth of SDB Tokens for 5 winners, courtesy of the Spring Development Bank. This promotion is open from December 7 to December 24, and tickets can be purchased either directly or through NOH agents or Spring Rangers.
Each set of 10 tickets grants one raffle entry, and a total of 15 winners will be randomly selected for prizes. Previous participants who missed out on winning last month are also encouraged to try their luck again during this round.
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๐๐ 3. Appointment of a New Chief for the Ngwe Nyar (Tarpalain) Tribe and Ta’ang New Year Celebration Attended by General Tar Bone Kyaw of PSLF/TNLA
December 13, Radio NUG
PSLF/TNLA General Secretary General Tar Bone Kyaw attended the inauguration ceremony for the newly elected chief of the Ngwe Nyar (Tarpalain) tribe, as well as the Ta’ang New Year celebration, held in West Kan Village, Namhsan Township, Ta’ang Region 2.
The event took place on December 10, during which the 26th Chief of the Ngwe Nyar Tribe was officially elected following a thorough selection process by a committee of 29 leaders. The newly appointed chief is 81-year-old U Ta Anway, from Myothit Village. Additionally, three secretaries were selected for the tribe.
Simultaneously, the 2716th Ta’ang New Year was celebrated, with General Tar Bone Kyaw urging Ta’ang youth and communities to remain united and foster harmony within Ta’ang State.
The ceremony was attended by over 150 participants, including PSLF/TNLA leaders, village heads from 13 local villages, youth representatives, and members of the public.
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๐๐ 4. Myanmar to Have 19.9 Million People in Need of Humanitarian Aid by 2025
December 13, Radio NUG
According to a report released by UN OCHA on December 13, the number of people requiring humanitarian aid in Myanmar is projected to reach 19.9 million by 2025.
To support 5.5 million of the most vulnerable individuals in Myanmar, the Humanitarian Needs Response Plan (HNRP) has proposed $1.1 billion in aid funding.
Currently, due to escalating artillery shelling, airstrikes, military operations, and severe clashes, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has surged to a record 3.4 million, with civilians being forced to flee their homes across the country.
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๐๐ 5. Myanmar Remains the World's Largest Opium Producer After Military Coup
December 13
Radio NUG
According to a report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on December 12, 2024, Myanmar continues to be the world’s largest producer of opium, even though opium cultivation in the country decreased by 4% compared to the previous year.
Shan State in Myanmar remains the region with the highest opium cultivation and production. However, the report noted an 18% increase in opium cultivation in Chin State this year.
In 2024, Myanmar had 45,200 hectares under opium cultivation, with Shan State accounting for 88% of the total cultivated area.
Although opium cultivation slightly declined in northern and southern Shan State this year, the eastern part of Shan State saw a 10% increase in opium cultivation.
Similarly, Kachin State experienced a 10% decline in opium cultivation, while Kayah State recorded an 8% increase.
After the Taliban banned narcotics in Afghanistan in 2022, Myanmar overtook Afghanistan as the largest opium-producing country in 2023.
Despite a moderate 4% reduction in opium cultivation in Myanmar in 2024, the continued ban on narcotics in Afghanistan allowed Myanmar to maintain its dominance in the global opium market.
The UNODC report highlighted that opium cultivation in Myanmar increased after the military seized power, attributing the rise to armed conflicts, which remain a primary driver of illicit opium production.
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๐๐ 6. Over 9 Billion Kyat Worth of Drugs Seized from a People's Militia Leader in Tachileik
December 13
Radio NUG
Myanmar’s military junta reported on December 12 that over 9 billion kyat worth of narcotics were seized in Me Yan Village, Tachileik. The individual involved was identified as a leader of a People’s Militia.
The suspect, Sai Shwe Aung, serves as a People's Militia leader in the Yan Mai Village tract. According to local sources, he was armed and failed to present his People's Militia identification during inspection, leading to the discovery of the drugs in his vehicle.
The seized narcotics included 115 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (commonly referred to as "ice") with an estimated market value of 9.2 billion kyat.
Since the suspect was affiliated with the junta-backed People's Militia, authorities downplayed his association and omitted details about his armed status in the official statement to avoid tarnishing the military's image.
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๐๐ 7. Chinese National Kidnapped Outside Money Exchange in Tachileik
December 13
Radio NUG
Reports indicate that a 78-year-old Chinese national named U Yan Tin Chan was abducted at approximately 6 a.m. on December 13 in front of a money exchange shop near KBZ Bank Branch 2 in Tachileik.
The incident occurred just 70 meters away from the Tachileik District Police Headquarters. CCTV footage revealed that three armed individuals arrived in a vehicle and abducted the victim while he was pouring water on the roadside.
During the abduction, a woman intervened and attempted to pull the victim back, but the assailants drove off, dragging her alongside the vehicle. She was eventually thrown off near the police headquarters.
Kidnappings frequently occur in Tachileik. On November 29, a group of armed individuals assaulted and abducted five youths from the roadside, a case that remains unresolved.
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๐๐ 8. 37 Civilians Killed Nationwide by Junta Gunfire Between October 1 and December 13
December 13
Radio NUG
According to data from the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), 37 civilians were killed by gunfire from the military junta across Myanmar between October 1 and December 13, 2024. The fatalities include nine women and 28 men, with four victims under the age of 18.
Among the 37 victims, Sagaing Region reported the highest number of deaths with 14, followed by Tanintharyi Region with nine deaths.
On December 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., junta forces opened fire near the Ma-U checkpoint in Monywa Township, Sagaing Region, after their convoy of five armored vehicles from Infantry Battalion 33 encountered a landmine attack. The indiscriminate gunfire fatally struck Ko Aye Lwin, who was riding a motorcycle.
This report was compiled by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thi Han and Kha Shel.
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