Domestic News Updates – December 22, 2024 Evening
๐๐ 1. NUG Acting President Declares Military Regime Approaching its Demise After Losing Two Regional Military Headquarters in One Year
December 22
The capture of two major regional military headquarters of the Myanmar military by revolutionary forces within one year marks a historic achievement and signals the imminent collapse of the oppressive military regime, said Acting President Duwa Lashi La of the National Unity Government (NUG).
In a congratulatory message to the Arakan Army (AA) regarding their victory in capturing the Western Regional Military Command headquarters in Ann Township, the Acting President expressed pride and joy. The message, sent on December 21, emphasized that this victory is not only a triumph for the people of Rakhine State but also for the entire nation engaged in the fight against the military dictatorship and striving for federal democracy.
The Acting President further stated that this achievement inspires the revolutionary spirit to its peak, attributing the success to the leadership of AA commanders and the relentless courage of their comrades-in-arms. The capture of the Ann military headquarters stands as proof of their unwavering commitment and sacrifice.
Additionally, the Acting President commended the unity and resilience of the Rakhine people, who endured significant hardships and losses to achieve this milestone. He expressed confidence that under the leadership of AA, Rakhine State will soon be liberated entirely from military control. The Acting President called for the united effort of the people of Myanmar to continue the struggle against the military dictatorship until the country is entirely freed from its grasp.
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๐๐ 2. Arakan Army Advances Towards Full Capture of Gwa Township
December 22
The Arakan Army (AA) announced that they are intensifying efforts to fully capture Gwa Township, the last of four towns targeted in simultaneous offensives. Following the successful seizure of the Western Regional Military Command headquarters in Ann Township on December 20, AA disclosed updates on the situation in Gwa.
According to the AA, the junta forces in Gwa are suffering heavy losses daily, with camps being abandoned one after another. Despite reinforcements arriving from Yangon and Ayeyarwady regions, the newly conscripted and forcibly recruited soldiers lack morale and are quickly demoralized.
The AA further noted that the junta's forces are disorganized and retreating in chaos, with Gwa Township, the southernmost town in the Rakhine region, expected to fall within days. Over the past year of clashes in Rakhine, the AA has managed to liberate multiple townships, including Ann, Minbya, and Buthidaung, from military control.
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๐๐ 3. Arakan Army Warns of Justice for War Crimes Committed by Junta Forces
December 22
The Arakan Army has warned that all war crimes committed by the military junta will be meticulously documented and that perpetrators, including soldiers and commanders, will face appropriate punishment when apprehended.
The statement highlights the junta's ongoing war crimes, including bombings of civilian areas such as hospitals, schools, places of worship, and refugee camps, as well as the destruction of homes, villages, and bridges. Such actions, the AA stated, are a continuation of the fascist tendencies of the regime.
The AA vowed to hold the junta accountable for its atrocities, emphasizing that these war crimes are not limited to the Rakhine region but occur nationwide. They also reported that the junta, facing defeats in Gwa Township, has resorted to burning villages and destroying infrastructure as they retreat.
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๐๐ 4. Travel Restrictions Imposed on Two Roads in Salin Township Due to Military Clashes
December 22
Two roads in Salin Township, Magway Region, have been closed to civilian travel due to escalating military tensions, according to a statement from the Minbu District-based Battalion 5.
The affected routes are the Myeni-Gyi Reservoir and the Gwaepinsin-Oakhtaw roads. The restrictions, which took effect on December 21, will remain in place indefinitely. Local residents have been warned not to use these roads to avoid potential harm due to ongoing clashes and the threat of military activity in the area.
The announcement follows intensified military operations in the region, with junta forces using artillery shelling and drone strikes. Local defense forces have also issued warnings regarding potential dangers in the region.
These reports were compiled and submitted by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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