National Unity Government Statement No.23/2022 - “Statement on the events relating to the incident in Tamu Township”

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"1. Social media is heavily trending the news of the incident in which a lady, purported to be a perpetrator in a murder of some PDFs, is shown being shot and killed. The Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government reiterates that this is in contravention of the code of conduct and rules of engagement it has laid down. 2. The National Unity Government has directed relevant officials to investigate urgently the events in detail, and to find out whether members of the People’s Defence Force have been involved in any way, and to discover whether any rules of engagement have been contravened. 3. If anyone is found to be in breach of any of the rules stipulated by law, a severe penalty will be imposed on those found guilty, as this is an unacceptable situation. 4. In our endeavours to carry out the people defensive revolution and to counter the terrorism, the People Defence Force must act in accordance with the military law and procedures. 5. Members of the People Defence Forces, People Police Forces and People Defence Organization are reminded not to fall into the trap of acting like the forces of the terrorist military council by committing atrocities and barbarities. They should also be mindful of the fact that we, as a revolution, are combating inhumane acts committed by the military fascists, and so must not at any time act like the military by committing crimes against humanity and performing inhumane acts. 6. The National Unity Government pledges to do its utmost to prevent abhorrent incidents like this from happening again anywhere in the country, and to work towards an independent future Federal Democracy where compassion and empathy thrives in the community..."

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National Unity Government of Myanmar

Date of Publication: 

2022-12-05

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2022-12-05

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Myanmar

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