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KARENNI STATE – The “30 bags of rice for our comrades” challenge by Karenni based Southern Shan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) Battalion 1005 is reported to have succeeded with 15% over target.
The fundraising challenge that started on April 26 exceeded the target 30 bags of rice thanks to the contribution from people in the country and abroad and the bags of rice were reportedly purchased on May 10.
People wishing to donate could donate 100,000 Kyats for one bag of rice or any amount of donation and SSPDF stated that they are still accepting donations even though the challenge succeeded.
In addition, SSPDF also request people to join the “Let’s spread the gifts” Campaign being held by the production team, The Guardians Team.
It was also reported that a member of SSPDF, Comrade Gwa To, had lost his leg in the frontlines of Loikaw during the previous week and is in need to help to get a prosthetic leg.
SSPDF 1005 and SSRY 1008 are active in the border of Southern Shan State and Karenni State and majority of Karenni State and are battalions under the command of the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Defence.