134 Myanmar citizens return home via northern Shan State capital

Lashio 13 July

People returning from China through Laukkai and Chinshwehaw border checkpoints in Kokang Self-administered Zone in Northern Shan State have been sent back home by trains since May 6.

The returnees were presented with certificates that recognize they have been kept under 21-day quarantine in Chinshwehaw Town before their departure for homes. The returnees will also be put under one-week home quarantine when they arrive in their native towns and villages 134 returnees—84 men and 50 women—came back home by trains on July 13.

The returnees include three people from Kachin State, one from Chin State, 34 from Sagaing Region, two from Nay Pyi Taw, 13 from Bago Region, 34 from Magway Region, 21 from Mandalay Region, 17 from Rakhine State, three from Yangon Region, and six from Ayeyawady Region.

So far, a total of 12712 people —7845 men and 4867 women—coming back from China have been sent to their homes through Lashio.—Nang Thandar Oo (IPRD)
Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe