The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces have successfully captured 34 soldiers from the Myanmar military’s 77th Division as they pursued the retreating forces from Katha city in Sagaing Region. According to KIA military sources, the division had been fleeing from Katha while reportedly looting civilian properties and committing atrocities against innocent civilians in their wake. The ongoing pursuit operations have demonstrated the increasing pressure on military forces in the region.
The military council has officially notified overseas employment agencies that it will implement strict restrictions on all foreign employment opportunities for Myanmar citizens. This new limitation is expected to significantly impact both current Myanmar workers abroad and those seeking employment opportunities in foreign countries. Currently, hundreds of thousands of Myanmar workers are legally employed in various countries including Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The restrictions are likely to affect the livelihoods of many families who depend on foreign remittances for their survival.
In Boston, United States, Kim Aris, the younger son of Aung San Suu Kyi, has met with Myanmar families and is actively working to secure increased humanitarian assistance for war-affected people in Myanmar. The military coup has resulted in millions of internally displaced persons who are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Aris is engaging with the international community to draw more attention to the plight of Myanmar’s people and secure necessary support for those affected by the ongoing crisis. His efforts are focused on mobilizing international humanitarian response to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
