KARENNI STATE – The commencement ceremony for the first batch of basic defense training, under Article No. 7 of the expanded military strategy established by the KNDF of Karenni and Southern Shan, was held in the Eastern Demoso Township, Karreni State, on April 30.
Over 500 comrades, both males and females, attended this ceremony. Among the 500 graduated soldiers, 97 are from the No. 2 Squadron of the Southern Shan Battalion No. 1008, declared by the Cobra Force (No. 2 Squadron of the Southern Shan Battalion No. 1008).
It is said that the above-mentioned graduated comrades from Southern Shan will serve in combat, medical corps, rescue squad, regiment, and support roles, respectively.
It is informed that representatives from Southern Shan Revolution Youth (SSRY) attended the commencement ceremony of the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF).
It is stated that, in addition to appreciating KNDF’s call for SSRY during this spring revolution, they will unite and fight as an alliance force with the same motive.