The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces have been pursuing and attacking the retreating 77th Division of the military forces from Katha city in Sagaing Region, with reports confirming the capture of 34 soldiers, according to KIA military sources. The division had been involved in attacks against local civilians and is currently in a militarily vulnerable position.
Meanwhile, the military council has implemented strict restrictions on all foreign employment opportunities for Myanmar citizens, officially notifying overseas employment agencies of these new limitations. This restriction creates significant obstacles for Myanmar youth seeking employment opportunities abroad. The announcement represents a tightening of control over civilian movement and employment prospects during a time of ongoing conflict and economic hardship in the country.
In Boston, United States, Kim Aris, the younger son of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has met with Myanmar families and engaged in activities aimed at increasing humanitarian assistance for war-affected people in Myanmar. During these meetings, discussions focused on garnering increased international community support for civilians affected by the conflict and supporting democratic movements. The initiatives seek to address the urgent humanitarian needs of displaced persons and communities impacted by the ongoing military actions throughout the country.
