Security Measures: Being carried out in line with Rules of Engagement

The security forces are carrying out the military operation for combating the terrorists in line with the Rules of Engagement (ROE).

The April 11th attack near Pazigyi Village in Kantbalu Township in Sagaing Region has been described in the dailies and TV news. According to the information, the PDF terrorists and KIA Battalion 12 tried to build a headquarter of NUG on the eastern bank of Ayeyawady River.

During the operation between 23rd March to April 8th, various arms and ammunitions and bodies of terrorists have been seized. It is also found out that the terrorists planted mines and built bankers and other barriers in the village.

The security measures were also taken place near Pazigyi Village on April 20th and the KIA and PDF members retreated to the northern part.

The security forces seized bodies of terrorists, various arms and ammunition, and other items. Likewise, during the incident in Magyikan Village in Myaing Township on April 18th and 19th, various arms and ammunition and other items were seized.

The terrorists used to plant mines and built bankers and barriers at the monasteries, schools and rural clinic. They also use villagers as human shield, and once there were causalities, they blamed the Tatmadaw through media.

Moreover, the April 20th attack in Myakantha Village of Patheingyi Township in Mandalay Region in the disguise as members of the Sangha left some members of security force injured.

Using the non-military related places and human shield is committing the war crime. The security forces are carrying out the operation to combat the terrorist groups who committed the unlawful act to the people.

The operation process has been carried out in line with the Rules of Engagement and international humanitarian law. The security measures will continue in cooperation with the public for the safety of the lives and properties of people.