- According to a news report in the Myawaddy daily newspaper on 2.7.2016, it was learned that fighting occurred on 25.6.2016 near Mongyaw in Lashio Township in which the Tatmadaw (Army) captured 7 dead bodies.
- There were, however, discrepencies between the above news report and news from local and foreign news media. The MNHRC has sent a letter to the Ministry of Defense on this matter recommending that due to the news discrepencies, an open and transparent investigation should be conducted to uncover the truth.
- After sending the recommendation, on 28.7.2016, Lieutenant General Mya Htun Oo from the Chief of Staff (Army) office held a news briefing on the Mongyaw incident, attended by local and foreign news media. He also replied to questions by the reporters.