Karen News

According to villagers, an artillery shell fired by Junta troops in Hlaingwa artillery hill, Kawkareik Township, hit the roof of a house and exploded, resulting in the tragic death of 12-year-old Saw Kyaw Than Aung. His mother, Daw Ta Pi (43 years old), and sister, Nan Yay Wa Ti (4 years old), were also injured in the incident. A villager…

According to family members of those who have tragically taken their own lives, the turmoil caused by the coup and the ongoing war, has inflicted damage to their homes, relatives, and overall family well-being. As a consequence, their mental health has deteriorated leading to an increase in depression that often leads to alcohol and drug abuse. An anonymous health worker…

SOF, in collaboration with the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the Cloud Wings drone strike teams, conducted a coordinated raid at 5:00 AM on June 2nd. A spokesperson from the SOF told the KIC that they targeted multiple locations, including the Military Council’s police station, general administration office, immigration office, communications office, and judges’ office. The spokesman reported, “We…

On May 31st, a skirmish broke out at approximately 5:30 AM between the joint forces, led by KNLA 3rd Battalion, and the Military Council. The conflict persisted for nearly two hours before coming to an end. According to a local official from KNU, as a result of the battle, two individuals from the Military Council side lost their lives, while…

Following the fighting erupted near the Myo Ma police station, the 32nd Infantry Battalion of the Military Council launched 60 mm and 120 mm artillery shells from the camp, targeting the periphery of the town. Furthermore, at approximately 8:00 am, three warplanes conducted bombing raids in the vicinity of Mingalar Kone, Kyarinn, Chaungwa villages, and the surrounding areas of the…

Following an agreement between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Royal Thai Government, the resettlement program is scheduled to commence. The program aims to resettle individuals currently residing in nine refugee camps along the Thai border to the United States. To be eligible for participation in the resettlement program for refugees to a third country, individuals…

A resident of southern Kawkareik told KIC, “”Our village is suffering daily shelling. The Junta relentlessly targets us with artillery, both during the day and occasionally at night. Regrettably, our village houses have been struck by artillery rounds, causing destruction and loss of livestock. The constant barrage of artillery has shattered our sense of safety, leaving us in a perpetual…

According to Lieutenant Colonel Saw El Myat Htoo, the Kanelay and Mawkhee military camps were attacked by the joint forces consisting of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) 201 Battalion, KNDO Battalion 8, and Federal Wings Drone. The attack resulted in the casualties of nine individuals from the military camps, which had around 100 troops stationed there. “At the Kanelay…

Military Council troops have taken control of hospital premises in Myawaddy, Kawkareik, Kyondoe, and Hlaingbwe townships. As a result, patients from the surrounding villages are concerned that they may face interrogation and arrest, if they seek medical treatment at these hospitals. “I went to the hospital from Nabu and found military personnel at Kyondoe Hospital. They asked the patient and…

According to the Karen Refugee Committee Education Entity (KRCEE), schools have seen an increase in the number of local students this year. However, there is a lack of support and a need for more teachers to address this situation. “The number of students is growing, but the available support is insufficient. In these seven refugee camps, the educational expenditure is…