The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces have been pursuing and attacking the fleeing Military Battalion 77 from Katha city in Sagaing Region, successfully capturing 34 soldiers alive, according to KIA military sources. This battalion had been responsible for civilian persecution and fled the area due to intensifying conflicts in the region. The military forces have been consistently losing ground in various parts of the country as resistance forces continue to gain momentum.
Meanwhile, the military council has issued an official notification to foreign employment agencies announcing strict restrictions on all overseas employment opportunities for Myanmar citizens. This new limitation will create significant obstacles for Myanmar youth seeking job opportunities abroad. The restrictions come at a time when many citizens are looking for employment opportunities outside the country due to the deteriorating economic situation and political instability within Myanmar.
In Boston, United States, Kim Aris, the younger son of 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 more international community support for those affected by the conflict and supporting pro-democracy movements. The initiatives seek to address the urgent humanitarian needs of displaced persons and civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, while also working to maintain international attention on the situation in the country.
