“At Thanlwin Bridge in Hpa-An, inspections have become extremely stringent. As someone who sells fruits in Hpa-An on a daily basis, I have experienced firsthand the rigorous checks imposed on both locals and travelers. They even demand to see and inspect our phones, and those without a phone are often subjected to scolding”, a local food vendor told KIC. The…
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“Both individuals who lost their lives were innocent civilians residing in Thandaung, with no affiliation to any armed groups. The first victim was laid to rest in his native village. The second victim, was discovered with a firearm which had been deliberately and cynically planted near his lifeless body. This nefarious act was orchestrated by the Military Council soldiers, who…
Read More »Close acquaintances have confirmed that after being arrested and detained for nearly six months, Sa Thein Za Min, a Karen youth and member of the Karen Literary and Cultural Committee in Einme Township, Ayeyarwady Region, along with two other youths, has been charged. Sa Thein Za Min was sentenced to ten years of imprisonment with hard labor, while the other…
Read More »The joint operation involving the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the Cloud Wings drone forces and SOF, utilized drones to execute the attack. The primary objective was to target and destroy the electricity distribution center, which served as the main power source for the Military Council’s hill-based strategic command center, various offices, and CCTV control centers, a SOF member said.…
Read More »According to a local woman, following the Junta ‘s seizure of power, there was a certain level of timber smuggling from the country’s teak forest. However since the beginning of this year, she observed the transportation of timber has become more brazen, with FAW vehicles openly involved in the smuggling activities. She told KIC “At first people used small motorbikes…
Read More »According to a local woman, following the Junta ‘s seizure of power, there was a certain level of timber smuggling from the country’s teak forest. However since the beginning of this year, she observed the transportation of timber has become more brazen, with FAW vehicles openly involved in the smuggling activities. She told KIC “At first people used small motorbikes…
Read More »The statement issued by the seven NCA-S EAOs acknowledges and appreciates the tireless endeavors of Yohei Sasakawa, who has been entrusted by the Japanese government to facilitate peace and reconciliation initiatives in Myanmar. These EAOs also express their willingness to collaborate and assist in providing aid to the individuals impacted by the conflict. “We have already partnered with the Nippon…
Read More »“The Immigration Department staff, working under the Military Council, are asking for our personal information in order to issue smart cards. They claim that this is being done to identify and apprehend undocumented Rohingya migrants, as well as PDF members if they enter the town. The current NICs will be replaced with new smart cards to make the check process…
Read More »As the local population continues to flee from the ongoing war, many viral diseases with symptoms related to common cold, are becoming increasingly prevalent among the affected individuals.According to an individual assisting the IDPs, the flu is widespread among children. Furthermore, the ban imposed by the Junta on carrying medicine, combined with the increasing number of IDPs, has intensified the…
Read More »According to the KNU, On July 2, around 4:00 a.m., Military Council troops entered Yaetwinkonegyi village and opened fire with small arms on the remaining local residents causing injuries to two local men, aged 40 and 31. According to a local resident in Mone township, on the morning of July 3, a man from Ohnpinsu village was injured by shrapnel…
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