Mizzima
Two members of the junta-aligned Pyu Saw Htee militia, based in Theelone Village in Sagaing Region’s Shwebo Township, surrendered to defence forces, along with their weapons and family members.
They surrendered to the Burma National Revolutionary Army (BNRA) on 23 December. According to a BRNA statement two Pyu Saw Htee members, a 17-year-old and a 20-year-old surrendered and also brought along 14 family members with them.
One said: “We fled with our family members due to coercion, violent abuse, and the Military Council soldiers’ forceful armed attacks. We are pleased that the BNRA has welcomed us and provided a place for us.”
The surrendering men also bought with them, a G-3 gun, 150 rounds of ammunition, two additional boxes of magazines, one carbine, 82 rounds of ammunition, and another box of ammunition, according to the BRNA.
The two deserters were also given 10 million kyats each.
