A Pyu Saw Htee member named Phoe Chaut from Zee Phyu Kone village in Shwebo Township, Sagaing Region, has defected to the Bo Japan Gyi People’s Defense Force along with his mother and ammunition. On July 7th at around 10 AM, the armed Pyu Saw Htee member from Thay Thi Taw village contacted the Bo Japan Gyi People’s Defense Force and surrendered with 114 carbine rounds. The defectors were subsequently transferred to the Shwebo Township People’s Defense Force, according to officials.
Additionally, six soldiers from the military outpost at Kyauk Myat Taung in Salingyi Township, Sagaing Region, have also defected to the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Defense and the local People’s Defense Force (PDF) with their weapons and ammunition. On July 9th, the six soldiers, who were part of the security detail for Wanbao copper mining trucks, brought with them 2 small arms, 300 rounds of ammunition, 2 hand grenades, 8 ammunition magazines, 2 sets of bulletproof vests, and 1 landmine when they defected.
Currently, the terrorist military council has lost control over most areas of the country and can no longer effectively protect foreign investments, including those from China. In this situation, the National Unity Government, People’s Defense Forces, and local PDF groups have taken responsibility for ensuring the security of civilians and maintaining stability for foreign investments in the country. These developments demonstrate the continuing erosion of the military council’s authority and the growing strength of resistance forces working to protect the people’s interests.
