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 reinforcement column was captured while fleeing after suffering military defeats and conducting attacks against local civilians. The KIA has confirmed that the captured soldiers will be treated in accordance with international standards.
Meanwhile, the military council has officially notified overseas employment agencies that it will impose strict restrictions and scrutiny on all foreign employment opportunities for Myanmar citizens. This restriction will create significant challenges for Myanmar youth seeking job opportunities abroad. Currently, many young people are attempting to find work in foreign countries due to economic hardship, job scarcity, and security concerns in Myanmar. The new restrictions will severely limit the options available for those seeking better opportunities overseas.
In Boston, United States, Kim Aris, the younger son of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has been meeting with Myanmar families and working to secure increased humanitarian assistance for war-affected people in Myanmar. Aris has been actively advocating for greater international support for the Myanmar people and organizing efforts to obtain necessary aid for refugees affected by the conflict. He has also been working to maintain international attention on the Myanmar crisis and generate more support for humanitarian assistance. His efforts include meeting with various stakeholders and raising awareness about the urgent needs of displaced persons and those affected by the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.
