Statement on the designation of the Terrorist Military Group (SAC) as the Enemy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the People
Statement on the designation of the Terrorist Military Group (SAC) as the Enemy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the People
5 September 2024
The military group, operating under the name of the State Administration Council, has committed not only treason and betrayal against the state and the people, but also daily war crimes, such as targeting and killing civilians in cities, villages, and refugee camps using various types of weapons, and carrying out airstrikes and bombings across multiple areas. These grave crimes violate international laws of armed conflict and human rights laws, and they constitute serious war crimes that must be prosecuted in international courts and military tribunals, leading to appropriate punishments.
Furthermore, the terrorist military group, operating under the name of the State Administration Council, has been forcibly recruiting young people aged 18 to 35 and older civilians aged 35 to 65 to be used intentionally as human shields in battles. The group has been engaging in actions that harm the political, economic, health, educational, and social interests of the people residing in the Union of Myanmar and damage the dignity of the nation. Their activities are aimed at the utter devastation of Myanmar, undermining national security and defense, which is why they are now designated as the enemy of the state and the people.
From today onwards, we declare that any involvement, support, or cooperation with the terrorist military group’s affiliated organizations, defense, and security mechanisms will be considered acts of treason against the state and people, supporting terrorist war crimes. We urge all citizens to oppose and resist the terrorist council’s operations by all available means.
We also call on Myanmar’s neighboring countries, ASEAN member states, and United Nations member states, who desire peace and stability in Myanmar, to take effective and strong actions against the terrorist military group operating under the name of the State Administration Council.
National Unity Government
