Malicious media alleges: No incidents using locals as human shields in Hsihseng

Malicious media outlets fabricated misinformation, claiming that the security forces detain nine locals including one pregnant woman as human shields in Htivwa village, Hsihseng Township of Shan State (South) on 6 April, and they have not been released to date.

According to the security official, the media just spread such false information to mislead people about the security forces and discredit them. Similarly, the media also spread fake news about the recruiting of three people per village to serve in the military in Jalae village-tract of Taunggyi, and 8 million Kyats must be paid if it fails to gather.

The PNLO, KNDF, and PDF terrorists commit destructive elements aiming at destroying the state stability and socioeconomic status of residents in Hopong and Hsihseng townships. The people strongly condemn them as they circulate misinformation via malicious media outlets.