TATMADAW, in its efforts to ensure the peaceful livelihood of the people, has been conducting counter-terrorism operations in various military command areas. On 16 July, Tatmadaw successfully regained full control over Nawnghkio and the surrounding areas of Taungkham, which had been temporarily held by terrorists. In response, ethnic people in Nawnghkio have welcomed and supported Tatmadaw’s efforts with appreciation, and some residents who had temporarily fled their homes have begun returning to their original villages.
Tatmadaw military columns are continuing operations to support the safe return of displaced local ethnic residents in and around Nawnghkio Township to their homes in towns and villages. Efforts are underway to help them resume peaceful and productive livelihoods and to restore the functioning of government administration. This includes the reconstruction of government offices, residential buildings, and religious, educational, and healthcare facilities that were destroyed during the period when terrorists temporarily held control. In addition, demining operations and necessary security measures are being carried out by Tatmadaw in towns and villages to eliminate the threat of landmines planted by the insurgents in their brutal and malicious acts.
Yesterday, a team of 118 departmental personnel, led by District Administrator U Kyaw Swe Win, arrived in Nawnghkio to provide necessary assistance and support to the local people. Their mission includes reopening government offices to restore administrative operations, reopening schools to ensure children can resume their education, and reopening hospitals to provide healthcare services to the public. They brought along essential supplies, food items, and household items donated by the Shan State government, Mandalay Region government, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, and charitable citizens for displaced persons in the Taungkham area and Nawnghkio Township.
The local ethnic people expressed a deep desire for peace. They also stated that they wish for their children to study peacefully, just like children in other peaceful areas. They expressed willingness to actively cooperate with Tatmadaw in the reconstruction efforts of Nawnghkio, which was severely damaged due to acts of terrorism. Furthermore, similar to the residents of Nawnghkio, other civilians also wish for Tatmadaw to regain control of towns currently under temporary control by terrorist insurgents. They want Tatmadaw to reclaim those areas so that the local population can once again enjoy stable lives in terms of social welfare, economy, healthcare, and education.
Currently, Tatmadaw is continuing to strengthen and implement necessary security measures to ensure that the public can live in peace and stability.
MNA/TTA
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