Karen News

The people of Myanmar consider adorning flowers in their hair as a symbolic gesture associated with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. On her birthday June 19th, the Military Council apprehended 15 individuals in Kawkareik who were simply purchasing flowers at the market, accusing them of participating in Flower Strike, a local told KIC. Birthday celebrations of Daw Aung San Suu…

Nan Ei, the event organizer, explained to KIC that the main objective of the event was to pay respect to the survivors of sexual violence, and remember those who lost their lives as a result of such violence. “There are numerous women, men, and children who have experienced sexual abuse globally. This event serves as a tribute to those who…

In Ywarlaykwatthit village, located in the town of Theinzayat, Kyaikto Township, Thaton District, controlled by the 1st Brigade of the Karen National Union (KNU), a woman was killed and four others, including a child, were injured when an artillery shell fired by the Military Council struck and caused shrapnel damages. These civilian casualties occurred as a result of the shelling…

The Military Council column, composed of approximately 50 troops, fell into an ambush by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and SOF. During the attack, the Military Council troops suffered casualties, and the soldiers were forced to retreat, carrying the bodies of their fallen comrades, towards the border with Thailand, according to an SOF member. “They collected the bodies of…

Starting from the first week of June, the police have been conducting vehicle inspections at the checkpoint on a daily basis from approximately 6:00 AM onwards, using various pretexts as a means to extort money, according to a witness who personally experienced such an incident. “The police meticulously scrutinize every single item in the vehicles passing through. We’ve witnessed cases…

According to local sources, one of the artillery shells fired by the Military Council exploded near a female students dormitory, causing injuries to three middle school students. One of the students was seriously injured in the incident. A local source reported that the Military Council’s Infantry Battalion 306, stationed at Sharsaybo camp near Yayhlyan village in Taungoo township, fired approximately…

Padoh Saw Law Eh Moo, the head of the central department of the Karen Education and Culture Department (KECD), informed KIC Padoh Saw Law Eh Moo reported to KIC, saying, “A total of 17 schools have been damaged. In certain schools, three or four buildings were impacted. We have assessed the damage across all schools, not just individual buildings. Some…

During the morning of June 2nd, the Military Council deployed air support for the first time this month in the Kawthoolei region. This occurred during their engagement with resistance forces in Kyainseikgyi Township, which is part of the Dooplaya District under the control of the KNU 6th Brigade. On the same morning, a second airstrike took place in Sanphala village…

An unnamed tattoo artist revealed that the Military Council has ordered the closure of tattoo shops in Myawaddy Township starting from June 10. As a result, tattoo shop owners are facing difficulties during this time. “We are forced to remove signs, as their main objective is to generate profit. Obtaining business licenses and paying monthly fees are obligatory. Some say…

This statement was issued following the ninth conference of the paramedic NGO “The Back Pack Health Worker Team” (BPHWT), held from May 29 to June 2 at a location along the Thai-Myanmar border. BPHWT Secretary Saw Win Kyaw highlighted the huge obstacles in safely delivering aid after the coup, stating that, “BPHWT and other aid organizations take precautions to prevent…