CNI News

17 May 2024

Fuel would be allowed to be carried and sold in the territories only dominated by the National Unity Government within Homalin Township, Homalin Township People's Administration Organization stated on 14th May, 2024. 

Fuel that is carried from Monywa, Khun Hla and other townships would be allowed to be sold in the territories only dominated by the NUG, the organization stated.

People would not be allowed to carry fuel to the places out of territory dominated by the NUG and sell it; the terminals where fuel could be sold are Shwe Pyi Aye Town by waterway (Chindwin River) and Aung Pinle Village by road, said in the statement.

Those who carry fuel outside of restricted area and sell would be taken action against severely, said in the statement. 

While seeing the statement released by the PDF

“If you study the statement released by the Homalin PDF, you can find out it seems to cut the Tatmadaw and the Shanni Nationalities Army from food, fund, information and recruitment. Gold mining may also be affected. Locals may find it difficult in their transport and agricultural industry." said a politician.

The battles are currently breaking out between the KIA/PDF joint forces and the Myanmar Tatmadaw/the SNA in Homalin Township, Sagaing Region. The KIA/PDF joint forces are carrying out to capture Homalin, said locals.

If the KIA/PDF was able to control Homalin Town, it could control Naga regions and widely conduct military activities. Moreover, arms, ammunition and manpower necessary to increase the speed of military activity could be carried from Kachin State, said a military analyst.