It is learned that the United Wa State Army (UWSA) is recruiting soldiers to form a militia in Hopan, which was captured and handed over to the 3 brotherhood alliance during Operation 1027 in Northern Shan State.
Since the top leaders of UWSA have instructed to form a militia in Hopan, they are recruiting soldiers from village to village, so it is known that at least 2 soldiers were recruited from each village, or up to 10 in some villages.
It is known that the majority of recruits are men between the ages of 14 and under 40. It is also known that if the houses served by the departments of the UWSA are exempted.
The UWSA also said that there are reports that other cities besides Hopan are recruiting for the militia, so the UWSA may file a complaint if there is recruitment in other cities.
