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SOUTHERN SHAN STATE – Aungpan Urban Guerrilla Force (UTF) reportedly held a memorial service for the 11 youths who were killed by the junta’s shooting and dispersing of people strike in Aungpan Town, back in 2021.
The memorial event was held in honor of the 11 youths who lost their lives due to the military council’s firing during the strike in Aungpan, on March 19, 2021.
“We want the eleven martyrs who had fallen in Aungpan to be remembered. Not only do we want to arrange a memorial service for them, but also want to gather revolution forces in Southern Shan State. We also want them to put more effort into the revolution,” said an information officer of UTF.
At the memorial ceremony, more than 100 comrades from various battalions in Southern Shan State attended. Opening speeches, reciting poetry, and remembrance speeches were given. The event ended after saluting the martyrs and treating the attendees with refreshments.
The Aungpan Urban Intelligence Force is currently conducting military training for recruits, and it is also reportedly fighting on the front lines of Karenni Land in alliance with other defense forces.