Karen News

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of KNU, seized control of Mone Township in Bago Region, a territory of KNU’s 3rd Brigade, on December 2nd. In December, KNLA announced the capture of 19 Military Council troops, including officers, and the apprehension of 42 of their family members during the operation In the statement issued by the KNU,…

The major push by China and the Three Brotherhood Alliance to eliminate hubs of Chinese -run cyber-crime operations in northern Shan State has now shifted the focus to the Thai border strongholds, and widespread rumours of potential crackdowns on businesses in Myawaddy Township. However KIC reports that near the Thailand-Myanmar border, locals say these mafia establishments continue to operate without…

On Myanmar’s Independence Day, January 4th, the coup Military Council authorized the parole of more than 9,000 individuals held in prisons and detention centers nationwide, including three journalists associated with Myanmar Pressphoto Agency (MPA) and the Mekong News. However 52 journalists remain unjustly incarcerated by the Military Council, prompting IPCM to call for their immediate release. Furthermore, IPCM vehemently denounces…

Assuming the role of chairwoman for the council, Nan Paw Gay, the editor-in-chief of the Karen Information Center (KIC), emphasized that the formation of IPCM aims to promote media freedom in Myanmar, enhance security and protection for journalists, and effectively foster connections between regional and international news media. Nan Paw Gay explained that, “In the current post-coup period, media linked…

The heavy fortifications of the base included pproximately 30 concrete trenches and housed a formidable force of around 120 soldiers. The joint resistance forces led by KNLA triumphed after two offensives lasting about 20 days. Dr. Aung Aung, the deputy chief of the Federal Force for Democracy (FFD) that fought with the KNLA, reported that due to KNLA’s offensive, the…

Throughout the year, the Military Council’s 20th, 598th, 351st, and 589th Light Infantry Battalions, along with the 75th and 264th Infantry Battalions stationed in Nyaunglebin, discharged a total of 86 artillery rounds during 25 instances of shelling targeted at villages in Shewgyin. Various types of artillery were employed during these incidents, KNU said. “We’ve witnessed human rights violations by the…

“As the battle started, there was heavy artillery fire with many shells falling around Zina Thukha Pagoda and the Wingyi ward. The bombardment originated from the main market area, targeting the residential wards. Evacuating those trapped is very tough, and the precise number of civilian casualties remains uncertain. Large bombs were also dropped from planes”, a trapped resident told KIC.…

Residents report that the operations of Chinese casinos around Myawaddy and Mehtawthalay village has prompted the Military Council and BGF to enhance security to prevent potential attacks by the KNLA/KNU and PDFs. The resistance is pledged to shut down the notorious cyber-crime and scam operations, that operate in the Shwe-Kokko New City, just inside the Karen State’s border with Thailand.…

On November 25th, SBA was collaboratively established by three Tanintharyi-based PDFs, namely, the 3rd Battalion of Kawthoolei Army (KTLA)-Htee Samei Ywa Division, Khutdaung Taman Special Column, and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), as reported by SBA spokesperson Ko Sai Nyi to KIC. “I believe that by uniting the currently dispersed resistance forces, it will increase confidence, strength and cooperation. This…

On November 26th, General Saw Johnny delivered this statement during his acceptance speech at an online award ceremony hosted by 1949 Spirit in his honor. “We can’t talk with Min Aung Hlaing at all. He’s the one who led the coup. Some of us met him, but discussing with him is like giving him recognition and supporting the coup”, he…