Peace and Reintegration: 25 armed group members rejoin legal fold across Myanmar

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A total of 25 members from various armed groups, including KIA, KPF, DPLA, TNLA, and MDY-PDF, have surrendered their arms and re-entered civilian life under the government’s peace and reintegration program.

Among them, 10 members from KIA and KPF voluntarily returned to the legal fold in Putao, where they were welcomed at a ceremony attended by military officials, civil servants, and their families. They received support items and signed pledges to live peacefully under the law before being handed over to their guardians.

On separate occasion, 15 more individuals, 5 from DPLA and 10 from MDY-PDF, also returned through nearby military camps, expressing trust in the government's peace efforts and a desire to leave behind armed struggle.

Government officials confirmed that those who surrender peacefully and have not committed crimes will be accepted and supported. Additional surrenders are expected, and authorities are encouraging others to contact local administration offices or military units to reintegrate. Rewards will also be given for surrendering arms and ammunition.

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