The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces have successfully captured 34 soldiers from the retreating 77th Division of the military forces fleeing from Katha city in Sagaing Region, according to KIA military sources. The military column was captured while attempting to escape after suffering military defeats and having committed various atrocities against local civilians in the area.
Meanwhile, the military council has officially notified overseas employment agencies that they will be implementing strict restrictions and scrutiny on all foreign employment opportunities for Myanmar citizens. This new restriction is expected to create significant obstacles for Myanmar youth seeking employment opportunities abroad. The announcement represents a tightening of control over civilian movement and employment prospects.
In Boston, United States, Kim Aris, the younger son of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has met with Myanmar families and is actively working to increase humanitarian assistance for war-affected civilians in Myanmar. He is also engaged in efforts to draw greater international attention to the plight of the Myanmar people. These activities are part of ongoing initiatives to secure more humanitarian support for those affected by the conflict within Myanmar.
