The government extends invitations to those from various armed opposition groups, including PDFs, to return to the legal framework and provides necessary aid for those returnees.
Tatmadaw columns recapture and
regain control, one area after another, from armed terrorist groups and PDF
groups that had temporarily held territory in various regions and states. As a
result, residents warmly welcome Tatmadaw members who are carrying out their
duties with great sacrifice to restore peace and stability in the regions. Due to
increasing public encouragement, support, and trust, as well as cooperation
with Tatmadaw, members of these terrorist groups have become demoralized and no
longer wish to continue resistance. Consequently, some PDF members, wishing to
abandon armed struggle and live peacefully, have been reporting to nearby
military camps and re-entering the legal fold, group by group, where they have
been welcomed back by responsible officials in their respective areas.
Yesterday, a ceremony to transfer
those returnees to parents and guardians took place at the parade ground of the
Central Command, attended by Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, Central
Command Commander Brig-Gen Aung Htay, departmental officials, parents and
guardians of the returnees and guests.
The chief minister delivered a
speech where the commander explained the legal provisions. The commander
accepted 31 assorted arms, 48 grenades and grenade shells, one walkie-talkie,
35 magazines, 1,298 rounds of ammunition, and three mines handed over by the
returnees. The Chief Minister and the commander presented K5 million for an
automatic rifle, K500,000 for a homemade gun, K300,000 per grenade/grenade
shell, K200,000 per walkie-talkie and K100,000 per individual returnee,
totalling K171.2 million and supplies to the returnees. Subsequently, those who
re-entered the legal fold were required to sign pledges, after which they were
systematically handed back to their parents or guardians.
The chief minister and the
commander inspected the handed arms and ammunition, cordially greeted the
returnees and served them with food.
At the ceremony, a total of 58
males and five females from Aungmyaythazan Township, four males from
Chanayethazan Township, two males from Chanmyathazi Township, one male from
Pyigyidagun Township, eight males and three females from Amarapura Township,
four males and one female from Patheingyi Township, 11 males and three females
from Kyaukse Township, one male from Myittha Township, one male from TadaU
Township, two males from PyinOoLwin Township, four males from Nawnghkio
Township, 118 males and nine females from Madaya Township, 14 males and one
female from Thabeikkyin Township, 138 males and 15 females from Singu Township,
22 males and four females from Mogok Township, 13 males from Mongmit Township,
four males from from Kyaukpadaung Township, nine males and four females from
Myingyan Township, 16 males and one female from NyaungU Township, three males
from Chauk Township, one male from Seikpyu Township eight males from Ngaphe
Township, three males and one female from Salin Township, two males from Minhla
Township, eight males from Mindon Township, 14 males from Pakokku Township and
one male from Yenangyoung Township, totalling 517— 470 males and 47 females —
were handed over to their parents and guardians.
There are still individuals who
wish to re-enter the legal fold. Those who intend to do so are urged to
promptly contact and report to the nearest district or township administrative
bodies, military units, or police stations, where they will be welcomed and
provided with necessary assistance. Appropriate cash rewards will be granted
for the arms and ammunition.
MNA/TTA
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