Kachin State villagers safely moved about 150 villagers were transported to safe places in two days

The authorities are coordinating with the Tatmadaw to move the people, and with the cooperation of the regional military command headquarters and a working team formed by the Kachin State Government, consisting of many departments, the villagers from Kamine Township, Manwel Village, were transported to Chaungwa Village, Mohnyin Township.

Some 23 persons, including 18 men and 5 women, on 6 May, and some 125 persons, including 56 men and 69 women, on 7 May were moved to Chaungwa Village, Mohnyin Township, in motor boats and cars. Five persons from two households remain in Kamine Township, Manwel Village, as they do not want to move. The Tatmadaw personnel were reported to be in Manwel Village.

The 148 persons who were in Chaungwa Village, Mohnyin Township, were then transported to their relatives’ homes or their places of origin yesterday afternoon.

Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr. Win Myat Aye met the displaced persons in their temporary shelters to encourage and provide assistance on 5 and 6 May.

The Union Minister arrived in Myitkyina on 5 May to move persons facing difficulties owing to the security situation in Kachin State to a safe place.

The Union Minister met Kachin State Chief Minister Dr. Khet Aung and youth leaders, who were rallying in Myitkyina for persons wishing to move.

The union minister promised to provide food, clothing, shelter, health, education and social aid to the people who left their homes. The government, he said, was working towards achieving eternal peace and good results through round-table discussions. It will listen to the voices of the displaced persons and look after their requirements. All the people should join hands with the government.

Myanmar News Agency

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar