The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces have successfully captured 34 soldiers from the terrorist military’s 77th Division as they were fleeing from Katha city in Sagaing Region, according to KIA military sources. The division had been responsible for civilian persecution before their military defeat and subsequent capture during their retreat.
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 restriction will significantly impact young people and workers seeking employment opportunities abroad, limiting their ability to pursue work in foreign countries.
In Boston, United States, Kim Aris, the younger son of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, met with Myanmar families and conducted activities aimed at increasing humanitarian assistance for war-affected civilians in Myanmar. During the meeting, discussions focused on garnering increased international community support for those suffering from the impacts of conflict, as well as intensifying democracy movement activities.
