The National Defense and Security Council Office issued an Order No.1/2025 on Thursday, regarding the appointment of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Union and judges.

In line with section 427 (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the council continued to appoint the Chief Justice and the Judges of the Supreme Court of the Union of Myanmar, who were appointed under Section 419 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has signed a new bill to secure the independence of anti-corruption bodies. The previous law was enacted on July 22 to place two anti-corruption agencies under the control of the president-appointed prosecutor general.

Some European countries have also voiced concerns about the law. Last week, Zelenskyy submitted a new bill designed to protect the independence of the two agencies with the president-appointed prosecutor general in place. The new law was enacted on Thursday after the parliament passed the bill and the president signed it.

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The National Defence and Security Council Office issued an Order No.12/2025 on Thursday, regarding the formation of the Governments of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, Region and State as well as the Leading Committees of the Self-Administered Area, altogether 15. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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The National Defence and Security Council Office issued an Order No.2/2025 on Thursday, regarding the appointment of Chairman of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Union and its members.

According to Section 427(b) of the constitution, the council continued to appoint and assign duties to the Chairman and members of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Union which was appointed by the State Administration Council under the Section 419 of the constitution. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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The National Defense and Security Council Office issued an Order No.11/2025 on Thursday, regarding the appointment of Chairman of Myanmar National Human Rights Commission and members.

In line with section 427 (b) of the Constitution, the council continued to appoint the Chairman and members of Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, who were appointed under Section 419 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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Under the National Defence and Security Council’s Order No.1/2025, the council has declared the State of Emergency in certain townships for ending armed insurgency, and ensuring regional stability and rule of law.

According to Section 413(b) of the constitution, the council transferred the executive and judiciary power to the Commanders of the respective Commands to exercise Martial Law under Martial Law No.1.2025. Depending on the changing situation in the region, the commanders shall exercise Martial Law by himself or shall transfer the power to the regional military commanders.

The order was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services. Likewise, under Martial Law Order 2/2025, local administrative bodies at different levels under the Martial Law area shall carry out the tasks concerned with them under the command of the Commander of respective Commands.

The Commanders shall designate the military regions in the martial law area and shall appoint the commanders of military regions by issuing Martial Law orders with the approval of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services. The Commanders of respective Commands shall accomplish the administrative and judiciary tasks by themselves, or military region commanders or an appropriate person or a body to which he transferred the power.

The Commanders of respective Commands shall form an advisory body for Martial Law to get assistance for performing their duties. The Commanders of respective Commands shall report to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services on the situation of the martial law area. The order was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services.

The National Defense and Security Council Office issued an Order No.14/2025 on Thursday, regarding the appointment of Region/ State level officials. In line with section 427 (b) of the Constitution, the council continued to appoint the Chief Justices and judges of the Region and State High Court and the Advocate General of Regions and States, who were appointed under Section 419 of the Constitution. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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The National Defence and Security Council issued Martial Law Order No.2/2025 as effective as law on Thursday.

In an effort to restore normalcy with administration mechanism, community peace and rule of law in the townships under the State of Emergency, martial order was declared under Section 413 (b) of the constitution, and entrusted the administrative and judiciary duties of those townships to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services.

The Commander-in-Chief shall exercise Martial Law by himself or shall transfer the power to the relevant military authority. The order shall remain in effect for 90 days starting July 31st. It was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Pro-Tem President (Duty).

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The National Defence and Security Council Office issued an Order No.3/2025 on Thursday, in accordance with section 427 (b) and section 428 of the Constitution.

It has stated that the council appointed and assigned duty to U Than Soe as Chairman of the Union Election Commission along with 13 commissioners. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the office of the National Defence and Security Council.

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National Defence and Security Council Office issued an Order No.4/2025 on Thursday, concerning the appointment of the Deputy Ministers. Under Section 427(b) of the constitution, the council appointed 35 deputy ministers for respective ministries. Similarly, the council appointed and assigned duty to Dr. Htein Lin Oo as Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs and Deputy Attorney General under Order No.5/2025.

Likewise, the council appointed Dr Khin Naing Oo as the Union Auditor-General and Daw Naing Thet Oo as the Deputy Auditor-General, under Order No.6/2025. In addition, the council appointed U Soe Min Oo as the Chairman of the Union Civil Service Board, along with five members under Order No.7/2025. By Order No 8/2025, the Council appointed and assigned duty to U Lwin Oo as Chairman of Anti-Corruption Commission, along with four members of the commission. By Order No.9/2025, the council appointed Daw Than Than Swe as the Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar, along with two Deputy Governors and four members of Board of Directors. The Council also appointed U Saw Tun Aung Myint as the Leader of the Central Advisory Board of the National Defence and Security Council, along with 14 members, under Order No.10/2025. The orders were signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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