CNI News

March 24, 2026

The Naga Region PDF (People's Defense Force) Special Task Force, operating under the Ministry of Defense of the National Unity Government (NUG), has opened its first batch (Batch 1) of basic military training, according to a statement released by the NPDO.

The training commenced on March 7, 2026, in the Naga region of Upper Sagaing Region.

Opening ceremony of the Naga Region PDF basic military training (Photo: NPDO Page)

The opening ceremony was attended by Comrade Lion, the acting head of the Naga Region PDF; Comrade Kyar Gyi, the head of training for the Naga Region PDF; and other officials from the regional PDF Special Task Force, the NPDO reported.

Currently, at least eight different Naga and Kathe armed organizations are active and stationed within the Naga Self-Administered Zone.