A convoy of vehicles carrying representatives from AHA Centre and Indonesian and Singaporean embassies bound for Yayphyu Village of Hsihseng Township in Shan State (South) to deliver humanitarian aid to displaced people was hit by gunfire on May 7, according to the information team of the State Administration Council.

On the morning of 7 May, the representatives of the AHA Centre, Indonesia and Singapore Embassies to Myanmar went to Hsihseng from Taunggyi together with security forces to provide humanitarian assistance, which is in accord with the fourth of the five-point ASEAN consensus. When they arrived about 200 metres north of Nanaw village of Hsihseng, those lying in wait there opened fire at the convoy using small weapons. As the security forces returned fire, the attackers retreated.

In the shooting, no one was hurt, and only one of the cars was hit by some bullets, the SAC information team reported.

The government is cooperating in the effort to provide humanitarian assistance which is mentioned in the fourth of the five-point ASEAN consensus. Moreover, it is taking measures to ensure security and transport in addition to sending relief items to the residents facing hardships. Security forces will continue to conduct counter terrorism operations to ensure the rule of law, peace and tranquility, the SAC information team added.