Press Release
The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, desirous of ending armed conflicts to make internal peace in order to build a peaceful, developed nation, has invited national race armed groups wishing to solve armed conflicts to peace talks.
In order to maintain law and order and to protect the life and property of the people, and development projects in Kachin State, the Tatmadaw has been taking security measures as KIO/ KIA continues to commit destructive acts of blowing up development projects, roads and bridges, taking hostages and killing innocent civilians. The Tatmadaw has been conducting its duties under strict rule of law and military code of conduct while exercising total restraint in its actions.