CNI News

13 September 2025

The People’s Defense Force (PDF) in the Naga region of northern Sagaing Region has been supplied with weapons by the National Unity Government (NUG), according to a statement released by the Naga Region PDF Special Task Force on September 11, 2025.

The NUG reportedly provided 25 firearms to the group, and the arms handover ceremony was held on March 18, 2025.

Records and photos indicate that NUG Defense Minister U Yee Mon, along with officials of the Sagaing Region PDF, attended the ceremony. However, the specific location where the event took place was not disclosed.

Currently, several Naga armed groups are active in Myanmar’s Naga region, including NSCN-K/AM, NSCN-K/YA, NSCN-IM, NSCN-IM/HS, NNC, ENNO/ENDA, and NPDF as well as Meitei armed groups.