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, successfully capturing 34 soldiers alive, according to KIA military sources. The allied forces continue to track the fleeing military column, with local civilians providing crucial intelligence about the column’s last known locations.
The military council has issued an official notification to overseas employment agencies announcing restrictions on all foreign employment opportunities for Myanmar citizens. Business operators assess that these restrictions will create significant obstacles for Myanmar workers seeking employment abroad. This limitation by the military council will severely impact the livelihood opportunities of civilians who are seeking better economic prospects in other countries.
In Boston, United States, Kim Aris (Htein Lin), the younger son of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, met with Myanmar families and conducted activities aimed at increasing humanitarian assistance for war-affected people from Myanmar. During the meeting, participants discussed the challenges faced by Myanmar people, their needs, and ways the international community could provide support. Kim Aris expressed his commitment to continuing efforts to raise international awareness and secure more support for Myanmar’s cause. The meeting focused on practical approaches to delivering aid to those affected by the ongoing crisis and strategies to maintain international attention on Myanmar’s situation.
