A priest and a catechist from Hakha Diocese in Myanmar's Chin state who were arrested by a local People’s Defence Force have been released following mediation by Catholic leaders, UCAnews reported.

Father Noel Hrang Tin Thang and a catechist were arrested by the Chinland Defense Force (CDF) while they were traveling from Surkhua to Hakah on July 26.

They were released on Aug. 4 following the intervention of church leaders, according to local sources.

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