Major Aung Myo Thwin and Major Aung Ko Htwe, leaders in the recent Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), have urged all officers, soldiers, and their spouses to seek refuge among the people rather than risk their lives in service to the military council.
Major Aung Myo Thwin criticized the oppressive hierarchy within the military council, stating that lives are sacrificed at the lower levels for the benefit of a few at the top. “This isn’t a fight against a foreign enemy; it’s a fight against our own people and fellow ethnic groups,” he said, noting that talented ground commanders are joining the CDM. He highlighted that, under the military service law, unqualified individuals are being recruited, resulting in repeated defeats on the battlefield.
This group of individuals faces significant hardships in their efforts to secure their livelihoods. As officials operating in the field, we have also witnessed these challenges. The current military council engages in the unjust arrest of individuals and compels them into service. Although their numbers appear substantial, they lack the requisite competence, which contributes to their defeats in every engagement," stated Major Aung Ko Htwe.
Major Aung Myo Thwin further emphasized that no government can succeed without public support, pointing out that the military council lacks such backing. He urged officers, soldiers, and their spouses under the military’s command to join the CDM and take refuge among the people as soon as possible.
On January 8, 2024, a total of 31 individuals, including officers, soldiers, and their spouses led by Major Aung Myo Thwin from Paletwa City, joined the CDM under the National Unity Government (NUG) and Ministry of Defense. On January 10, 2024, Major Aung Ko Htwe led another group of 26 individuals including officers and soldiers to join the movement and take refuge among the people.
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