Counterterrorism Operation: Hostage Crisis at Technological University (Dawei)

The PDF terrorists carried out destructive acts targeting security forces near Phaya Mae Village in Dawei Township of Taninthayi Region on Wednesday.

Following a counteraction by security forces, the terrorists retreated to the southern ward of the village, where they entered Technological University (Dawei) and abducted three people, including Pro-Rector Dr. Kyaw Aung. They then moved to the western part of the university, taking the hostages.

This action, which targeted non-military personnel including teachers, constitutes a violation of the Geneva Convention and amounts to a war crime. Effective measures will be taken against the perpetrators in accordance with existing laws, and rescue operations are underway to secure the release of the abducted teachers.