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A member of the Joker Column stated that besides dropping 500-pound bombs and firing howitzers at sites where skirmishes occurred and areas where resistance forces were suspected to be hiding, the Junta has now resorted to using chemical bombs. “Previously they had hardly ever used these poison-gas bombs. But now when they dropped these bombs, our comrades experienced symptoms like…

Several thousand IDPs from Myawaddy had sought temporary refuge in livestock ranches organized by authorities in Mae Sot, returning in batches starting from the evening of April 21, with the final group of 658 safely repatriated to Myawaddy on April 24, according to the Mae Sot authorities. Officials also announced the closure of two temporary refugee camps and a humanitarian…

KNU spokesperson explained that, “After the KNLA -led resistance captured all the army bases in Myawaddy and then advanced to near the Friendship Bridge No. 2, they have made some tactical retreats since April 21st which has permitted the KNA (The Karen National Army) rebranded Border Guard Force (BGF), to re-occupy the base of the Junta’s 275th Battalion. “Some of…

The Public Relations and Information Committee – KNU stated that news agencies permitted by KNU headquarters must proceed in accordance with permissions regarding content, location, and duration, and are responsible for showing recorded videos and photographs to the person in charge if deemed necessary. When news agencies conduct inquiries, textual reporting, or video recording related to KNU, they must ensure…

However KNU has just announced a temporary withdrawal of the attack, citing concerns about potential harm to local civilians and their properties during the operation. “Currently, we have pulled back slightly from the area around Bridge No. 2, where we were engaging the Junta troops. The Junta’s frequent airstrikes have raised concerns about the safety of the local people. Taking…

The authorities overseeing the bridge have confirmed that in the cases of these individual, passage will be granted. A source told KIC that, “ The bridge is closed starting today (April 21). Only those with Thai and Myanmar passports and visas, along with patients needing transportation, can use it. People with only National Identification Cards (NICs) or temporary bridge passes…

The eight guidelines are set out based on mandatory compliance by all media reporting in Karenni State, according to the IEC Media Ethics Directive. Naing Ko Ko Zaw, vice president of IPCM, underscored the contentiousness surrounding guideline number 5, which “prohibits actions that could disrupt the operational and administrative workings of Karenni State, or endorse the Junta during the ongoing…

Joint resistance forces, led by the Karen National Liberation Army, successfully seized control of the Thingannyinaung military base under the Junta’s Southeast Regional Command, after the surrender of both the 356th and 357th Light Infantry Battalions stationed there. Colonel Tun Tun Latt the chief tactical operation commander led the surrender. The total number of surrenders exceeded 600, including Junta troops…

SSFN stated that its request stemmed from concerns that the conscription law, announced by the Junta on February 10, could disrupt the long-standing harmony among ethnic groups, potentially leading to discord and other adverse consequences. “In the current political situation, the conscription law could endanger people’s lives and create unwelcome challenges. Especially in areas like Tangyan Township with numerous armed…

While seeking temporary shelter in her plantation in Lanku village, the woman went into labor without access to proper medical facilities due to ongoing conflicts, relying solely on the assistance of a village midwife. Tragically she succumbed to exhaustion during the delivery of the third child in the set of quadruplets. With the mother’s passing, the infant still within her…