Domestic News Updates – December 9, 2024 Morning
๐๐ 1. Dr. Sasa Visits NUG Office in Washington, D.C., and Meets with a Team Including Deputy Minister U Moe Zaw Oo
December 8
Radio NUG
Dr. Sasa, Union Minister of the Ministry of International Cooperation under the National Unity Government (NUG), visited the NUG office in Washington, D.C., during his trip to the United States. On December 2, he met with a delegation led by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Moe Zaw Oo.
Following this, Dr. Sasa met with the Myanmar community in Maryland, where he shared that the purpose of his trip to the United States included four key objectives:
- Engaging in discussions with U.S. government officials,
- Meeting with members of Congress,
- Informing and addressing concerns of the Myanmar diaspora, and
- Advocating for unity among the people of Myanmar.
Dr. Sasa delivered these remarks during a community gathering in Maryland on December 8 (local time).
The event was held at Hope Presbyterian Church in Maryland and was attended by members of the Myanmar community in the area.
Additionally, Dr. Sasa, alongside Union Ministers U Htin Linn Aung, Deputy Ministers U Min Zeya Oo and U Moe Zaw Oo, participated in a fundraising event for a Town Hall Meeting. During this event, they also engaged with members of the Myanmar community.
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๐๐ 2. Syria's Transition Offers Lessons for Myanmar’s Revolution, Says Minister Dr. Tu Khaung
December 8
Radio NUG
Union Minister Dr. Tu Khaung stated that Syria's transitional process could provide lessons for Myanmar's revolution, highlighting both strategies to adopt and pitfalls to avoid.
He reflected on the moment when revolutionary forces took control of Damascus after the fall of the authoritarian regime led by Bashar al-Assad. Imagining a similar moment in Myanmar, where citizens celebrate freedom in front of Yangon City Hall, gave him chills, he shared.
Dr. Tu Khaung also expressed concern about the challenges that might arise post-revolution, questioning whether unity and stability could prevail among various revolutionary factions.
Syria had been under authoritarian rule since 1970, starting with Hafez al-Assad and continuing with his son Bashar al-Assad, marking a 54-year family dictatorship.
In 2011, peaceful protests calling for the regime’s fall were brutally suppressed by Assad’s government, sparking an armed opposition movement and a protracted civil war.
By December 2024, revolutionary forces had captured major Syrian cities within days, dismantling Assad's regime entirely. Despite military and logistical support from Russia and Iran to prop up the Assad government, the authoritarian leader was ultimately forced to flee the country.
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๐๐ 3. Naungcho PDF Receives Support for CDM Soldiers and Police
December 8
Radio NUG
The Naungcho People's Defense Force (PDF) in Shan State has received financial support for soldiers and police officers participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), according to a statement by the People's Goal.
Through the coordination of the "Zero Education Foundation," three CDM soldiers and one police officer serving in the Naungcho PDF each received 100,000 kyats in November.
Additionally, a pregnant wife of one CDM soldier was provided with financial assistance of 300,000 kyats for childbirth-related expenses, delivered through Maung Su Nya, the foundation’s representative.
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๐๐ 4. Public Mobilization for International Human Rights Day in Salin Township
December 8
Radio NUG
In Salin Township, Magway Region, the Township People’s Administrative Committee, Human Rights Committee, Minbu District Battalion (1), Battalion (5), and various Local PDFs—including Daung Sit Aung, Daung Nyi Naung, and Southern Salin Local PDFs—led the organization of a public mobilization event marking the 76th International Human Rights Day.
Held on December 8, 2024, under the theme “Fostering Human Rights for a Just and Free Land”, the event featured speeches on human rights, the distribution of educational pamphlets, and cultural performances of songs such as “Daung Kha Te Nay,” “Red Dawn,” and “Decorate with Hearts.”
Approximately 270 attendees were served lunch following the event.
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๐๐ 5. Protests Against China’s Involvement in Myanmar Held in San Francisco and Fort Wayne
December 8
Radio NUG
Demonstrations demanding an immediate halt to China’s support for Myanmar’s military junta were held outside the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco, California.
The protests were attended by students, members of the Spring Revolution movement, and ethnic minority groups based in the United States.
Similarly, on December 7, a protest was held at the Zeyatawon Monastery in Fort Wayne, Indiana, condemning China’s intervention in Myanmar’s politics and its support for coup leader Min Aung Hlaing.
“Through these protests, we are voicing our opposition to China’s interference in our sovereignty,” said an event organizer. The demonstrations, planned to continue for a month, include rallies at various locations across the U.S., including outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Consulate in San Francisco.
The above reports were provided by Radio NUG correspondent Kharshell.
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