Domestic News Updates – December 15, 2024 Evening
๐๐ 1. KNDF Central Military Court Sentences Those Responsible for the Deaths of 18 Trainees in a Medical Training Course
December 15
The Central Military Court of the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) has sentenced those responsible for the deaths of 18 trainees in the Frontline Combat Medic Training course initiated by the KNDF. This announcement was made today, December 15.
The incident occurred during a nighttime training session when 18 trainees drowned. The court's decision follows an investigation into the tragic incident.
The Frontline Combat Medic Training was conducted earlier this year under the leadership of the KNDF, with 102 participants from various battalions. The loss of these trainees has caused great sorrow and is considered a significant setback for the revolution. In pursuit of justice, the KNDF Central Committee directed the establishment of a Central Military Court to hear the case.
Based on the findings of the investigation team and testimonies presented during the trial, a school principal, a physical training (PT) instructor, and a course assistant were found to bear responsibility for the incident.
As a result, the school principal and the PT instructor have been sentenced to one year and three months of hard labor and imprisonment each under Articles 17 and 27 of the KNDF Military Penal Code. The course assistant was sentenced to three months of hard labor and imprisonment under Article 27.
Despite the challenges, the KNDF reiterated its commitment to achieving the goals of the revolution and promised to minimize errors in its future activities. Furthermore, it pledged to honor the fallen comrades appropriately once the revolution succeeds.
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๐๐ 2. KIO Officials Visit War-Displaced Civilians Fleeing Battles
December 15
Officials from the Eastern Command of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) met with war-displaced civilians fleeing conflict from the Bhamo and Mogaung areas on December 14, according to local news sources.
During the visit, KIO officials provided essential items, including clothing and blankets, and allocated land for temporary shelters. The KIA (Kachin Independence Army) Public Relations Department confirmed these activities in a statement on December 14.
The delegation included members of the KIO’s Relief Committee for War Displaced Persons, the administrative head of Mai Ja Yang Township, a finance officer, and healthcare workers. They assessed the health conditions of the displaced civilians and provided medical care.
There are approximately 70 displaced civilians currently residing in refugee camps at Mai Kung and Bon Aung Nan, according to the KIA Public Relations Department.
Additionally, the KIO is conducting educational programs on the organization’s objectives at the Sha It Yan refugee camp. Approximately 200 youths over 18 years of age are attending these courses, aimed at increasing awareness of the KIO’s political and national objectives. A course organizer emphasized that the training is intended to educate young people on political and national issues.
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๐๐ 3. Junta Suppresses Rakhine Refugees in Ayeyarwady Region, Restricts Residence in Ngwe Saung Township
December 15
Rakhine war-displaced persons seeking refuge in townships connected to the Ayeyarwady Region are reportedly being suppressed by the military junta, with restrictions on their residence in the Ngwe Saung Township area.
Displaced persons from Rakhine State currently staying in areas like Pathein and Gwa Townships, including Nga Thine Chaung, Yay Kyi, and Taungup Townships, have been subjected to inspections by military junta troops, police forces, and Pyu Saw Htee militia since December 14.
Rakhine refugees in Chaungtha and Ngwe Saung are reportedly being restricted from fishing activities. Furthermore, Rakhine refugees holding identification cards from the “11 Townships” in Gwa are no longer permitted to reside in the Ngwe Saung area. This was reported by the Narinjara News Agency on December 15.
Due to these restrictions, Rakhine refugees feel increasingly trapped and vulnerable. An emergency meeting was held on the morning of December 15 in Chaungtha Township, where displaced persons expressed their inability to find alternative refuge. In response, the junta reportedly suggested relocation to the Pyapon Township area.
However, the refugees would have to arrange their own relocation, posing further difficulties. Amid concerns about the potential spread of conflict to the Ayeyarwady Region, displaced persons with identification from the “11 Townships” remain anxious.
Resistance groups have warned that the junta and its affiliated administrative departments will be held accountable for the continued oppression and targeting of civilian refugees.
These reports were submitted by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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