
Local authorities in Lashio of northern Shan State helped the returnees back from China through Muse, Laukkai in Kokang Self-administered Zone and Chinshwehaw border town by transporting them to the respective regions by trains starting from 6 May. Among 52 people yesterday, 13 persons are from Sagaing Region, 19 from Magway Region, 13 from Mandalay, one each from Nay Pyi Taw and Rakhine State and five from Ayeyawady Region. A total of 14,420 persons have returned to Myanmar from China through border crossings from 6 May to date. — Nan Thanda Oo (State IPRD) (Translated by TTN)