This week news has been dominated with stories of more state suppression and deluge. The 35th anniversary of 8888 uprising proved the process of revolution are still alive amid the existence of a new military dictatorship.

BAP will describe some key events that occurred this week.

U Henry Van Thio dismissed from NLD

The National League for Democracy (NLD) announced the dismissal of U Henry Van Thio from NLD on 09 August for attending the meeting of the junta’s National Defence and Security Council.

His presence at the meeting was unacceptable and that indirectly pointed to his cooperation with the military that have been committing inhumane crimes.

During the meeting, the NDSC meeting decided to extend the state of emergency for another six months, the 5 th time it was extended since the junta seized power more than two years ago.

It was the very first public appearance of U Henry Van Thio after the military take over.

He was appointed by the former NLD government as the deputy president from 2016 to 2021.

According to the data collected by NLD, 132 NLD representatives were arrested and 77 of them were being detained by the junta, including NLD de facto leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Flames of revolution

The most significant popular uprising in the history of Myanmar marked its 35th anniversary this year.

The marching of people in Yangon under the theme "Continuous flames of revolution" became popular in social media.

Last year the protest of black umbrellas with the theme of " Disobedience by Revolutionary generation" caught the people's attention nationwide.

The people marched not only in the cities under strict scrutiny of the military but also in politically tense areas like Sagaing, Magwe and Tanintharyi.

Moreover, the activists of Myanmar politics in France, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and UK took part in 8888 remark protest.

The embassies of UK and US issued statements that they stand with Myanmar people.

Landslide along Myawaddy-Kawkareik road

 

The landslide about 30 and 200 inches in height and length occurred near Taw Naw Waterfall along the Myawaddy-Kawkareik Asia Road on 07 August making commerce difficult.

The junta said they would construct a Bailey bridge in the area within a month while it is rebuilding the road.

A flashflood in Thanlwin and Moei rivers led the temporary displacement of around 7,000 people along its banks. Due to heavy rains in Bago, Myauk-U, Mon and Karen state, thousands of people moved to safe places.

The Ministry of Human Affairs and Disaster Management raised alarm about the possibility of flashfloods and landslides in several areas across the country.

Boycott campaign against military-linked products

The boycott campaign against military-linked products started on 09 August with the aim of reducing the demands for the assailed eight products by 70 percent.

Among those subject to boycott are include Myanmar Beer, Andama beverages, Dagon beverages, Mandalay Beer, Rum, Black Shield Stout beer, Army Rum, Red Ruby and Premium gold cigarette.

The campaign was launched by anti-junta movement General Strike Coordination Body(GSCB).

An 88-student leader U Min Ko Naing and protest leader Dr. Tayzar San urged people to participate in the boycott.

Decreasing price of MMK and increasing Thai Baht

After printing 2000 new notes, the prices of goods increased and the exchange rate of foreign currencies also rose.

On 10 August, the market price of one baht reached to 100 MMK and moneychangers stopped their operation for a while.

Currently, Singapore-based United Overseas Bank(UOB Bank) announced its cutting of ties with banks in Myanmar.

 

Burma Associated Press