A police sergeant, from Khawzar sub-township police station in Mon State, surrendered to Ye Guerrilla Force (YGF) along with all his weapons, on 25 November.

The sergeant, 55-year-old Min Naung, said that his decision was driven by discontent with the junta’s actions such as unjustified killings, arson, unlawful seizures, theft, and looting. He also said that he really disliked working for a dictatorship.

Min Naung surrendered with weapons that included a G3 gun, two boxes of magazines, and 100 rounds of ammunition, according to YGF official Lieutenant Kyan Yit.

He said: "This marks the first time in Ye Township that a policeman has surrendered and joined the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). I urge all soldiers and police to consider joining the CDM and standing with the people."

The YGF publicly announced that junta troops who volunteered to join the CDM would be warmly welcomed by the YGF and gave assurances that the YGF would take full responsibility for the security of any junta personnel who chose to join the CDM.