TNLA said that they were able to capture all military council camps in Mantong : Myanmar

Northern Shan State, The Taang National Liberation Army (TNLA) announced this morning, December 24, that they have attacked and captured all the bases commanded by the military council commander in Mantong.

The TNLA troops attacked the military council camps in Mantong Township starting on December 19.

On the evening of December 22nd, Khlara (130) Byuha Kone, Khomon military camp Sasai Mountain Camp Army camp He said they were able to capture the police station and the military council's departmental offices.

During the battle, two 155 Howitzer guns of the Military Council Army, various weapons mine Various ammunition and military equipment were seized, according to the statement.

However, the death toll on both sides has not yet been released.

The (TNLA) statement stated that during the four days of the battle to capture the camp in Mantong, the military council's side also carried out heavy airstrikes.

He said that there were 265 air strikes and more than 1,038 bombings.

As a result of the air attack, one resident was injured, 15 houses were damaged, and one house was destroyed by fire, he said.

RFA reached out to Lt. Col. Mine Aik Kyaw, a (TNLA) spokesman, to find out more about the situation of the battle and the casualties on both sides, but he was unable to get in touch.

The military council has yet to issue a statement regarding the situation in Mantong as of this morning, and RFA reached out to Shan State spokesperson U Khun Thein Maung, Minister of Economy, but received no response.

According to reports by the Military Council-backed Telegraph channels, on the morning of December 23rd, they had to abandon the local Khlara (130) camp.

(TNLA) until yesterday, December 23, Mylong City, After the capture of Namsan and Namkham, Mantong is the fourth city under complete control, according to a statement this morning.

(Note: The original news headline " TNLA Says All Military Council Camps in Mantong City Have Been Seized " has been amended to "TNLA Says All Military Council Camps in Mantong City Have Been Seized." )

IMIP recorded 51 victims of work accidents due to the smelter furnace exploding : Indonesia 

Palu - PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi recorded 51 victims of work accidents due to the smelter furnace in the PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS) industrial area exploding on Sunday at 05:30 WITA.

 

"The results of the initial investigation indicate that the cause of the work accident was because the bottom of the furnace still contained liquid that could trigger an explosion. During the repair process, an explosion occurred resulting in a fire," said Media Relations Head of PT IMIP Dedy Kurniawan in Palu City, Central Sulawesi, Sunday.

 

PT IMIP as the company that oversees the Morowali industrial ring area is mourning this disaster, especially the families of the victims affected by this incident.

 

Of the 51 employees who were victims, 12 of them were declared dead, consisting of seven Indonesian workers (TKI) and five foreign workers (TKA), while 38 other people suffered minor and serious injuries, are currently receiving medical treatment at the clinic. 1 and 2 in the corporate environment.

 

"The victims who died have been identified, and at the request of the victims' families, their bodies have today been flown to their respective villages," he said.

 

He explained that the first explosion triggered a number of oxygen cylinders in the area to explode, and the furnace fire was successfully extinguished at around 09:10 WITA.

 

Until now, PT IMIP continues to coordinate with related parties to investigate this incident, including handling victims.

 

His party also promised to cover all treatment costs for victims and fulfill the rights and obligations of the victims.

 

"At that time, workers were repairing the furnace and installing plates on the furnace. We continue to coordinate with related parties for further handling after the explosion," said Dedy.

 

He added that the company management is also still coordinating to handle all aspects of the crisis, including, among other things, preparing employee security and safety, medical clinics, security, and providing information to the public.

 

"PT ITSS is one of the tenants operating in the PT IMIP area," he said.