KAREN STATE – Six junta soldiers, including a lance corporal, entered the legal fold under Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 1 in July, stated Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA).
Among them, a lance corporal from military operation command 8 surrendered to KNLA with one MA-3 gun, boxes of bullets and ammunition on July 23, according to a KNLA battalion commander.
Moreover, one junta soldier and another four entered the legal fold under KNU Brigade 1 on July 3 and 14 respectively.
Those included two of Karen, Chin and Rakine ethnic people each.
Whether these junta soldiers came along with their ammunition is still being asked to KNLA.
As the situation become more intense in KNU areas and other areas, more junta soldiers have been entering the legal fold frequently, according to the NUG People’s Defence Force battalions.
Ministry of Defence under NUG also announced that they will welcome the junta soldiers who are going to enter the legal fold.
Those who would like to enter the legal fold to join the side of the public or be an informant can contact the nearest People’s Defence Force battalions, columns and local defence forces or contact the telegram Channel @MyanmarPeople.