More than 20 civil societies and organizations in  Shan State (North) issued a statement on September 1, calling for an immediate end to the attacks on civilian targets, villages and towns, the violation of human rights and the ongoing fights. 

This came after the people suffer the plights due to the fights which have started taking place between the Tatmadaw and the Northern Alliance comprised of the TNLA, the MNDAA and the AA, in Shan State (North) since August 15.

The heavy shelling killed five innocent people including one infant and injured three others, near Mawhit village in Kyutkai Township. 

On August 18, a man died due to the heavy shelling in Konesar village in Lashio Township. On August 23, three people were injured in Lwalpal village. On August 26, a man from Pansay village died. On August 17, Tun Myint, chair of Lashio Youth Social Organization died due to the attacks. 

They strongly condemned the destroying of vehicles and commodities, the attacks on civilian targets, the loss of lives and properties of the people and the acts that hamper the safety of people. The humanitarian assistance organization and the CSOs,  shared the same grief with the victims of families. They also call for the groups to respect the laws that protect civilians and the international laws on humanitarian and human rights. 

They understand that the armed groups are formed to safeguard the people and enable them to enjoy justice. The armed groups are fully responsible for the deaths or injuries or the loss of body parts of civilians, the statement says. 

Especially, they also called on the authorities to penalize the responsible persons and those who committed such acts, at the civilian courts in accordance with the civilian laws and to bring about justice according to the law. They also urged the authorities to take responsibility for suitable compensation, rehabilitation and mental health of victims.