Karen News

It is reported that Indonesia the current chairman of Asean and the UN have both expressed interest in the border- aid proposal to cope with the current IDP humanitarian crisis which will be considered by the AHA – the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management at the end of May. The statement delivered to Indonesian President reads,”…

Local residents informed KIC that among the 40 detainees they knew that it included: Ko Myat Htike from the Pearl Phyu Social Rescue Team, a teacher Phoe Win, Ko Soe Soe who works as an ice seller, U Hla Myaing, Aung Myint Tun who runs an ice cream shop, Ko Aung Naing from Free Funeral Service Society, Daw Pearl Phyu,…

The Military Council has established its troops in Taung Sun, Anan Kwin, Lut Shan, and Takon Taing villages located in the Win Yaw region of the KNU’s Win Yay Township. These troops frequently launch artillery attacks on residential areas. They also frequently place landmines near schools and villages, interrogate passers-by, and fire warning shots in a threatening manner on a…

Over the last few days, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the National Unity Government (NUG) and local weather agencies have issued measures aimed at preventing storm risks. “We live in a coastal area, so the monsoons are strong. We are not often affected by storms, but we often experience heavy rains in our region. The places…

On May 7, the Military Council bombed Weipathea village, located in Belamu village-tract of Win Yay Township (Ye Township) in Mon State. “”At 11:00 p.m., two bombs were dropped, but only one exploded, resulting in an injury to one villager in Weipathea. The bombs caused damage to several buildings. As a result, the villagers fled the area and some of…

Padoh Saw Kler Say, spokesperson for the statement, told KIC about the matter. “An independent investigation has not yet been initiated as the follow-up process of the Congress is still underway. We have conducted preliminary investigations on this matter in recent days, but the formation of an official investigation team and the commencement of the investigation will only begin after…

According to a local IDP, the number of displaced individuals fleeing their homes in Demoso Township, Karenni State has been rapidly increasing in recent months. They are currently experiencing various hardships due to the lack of sufficient support. “In recent times, we have observed a noticeable rise in the number of internally displaced persons, coupled with a simultaneous decrease in…

The KNU Executive Committee comprises of 11 members, namely: Padoh Saw Eh Kler Say, Padoh Saw Taw Nee, Padoh Naw Dah Dah, Padoh Saw Law Eh Moo, Brigadier General Saw Tamala Thaw, General Saw Johnny, as well as the Top 5 Elders (Big 5), Chairman Padoh Saw Kwe Htoo Win, Vice Chairman Padoh Saw Hser Gay, General Secretary Padoh Saw…

According to two CDM soldiers, Thaw Zin Oo and Thar Chit, who are both 20-year-old privates and had joined the Civil Disobedience Movement, were transferred by KNU officials to a safe liberated area on May 5. It is reported that Thaw Zin Oo and Thar Chit were arrested by the Military Council following their attendance at a friend’s sister’s birthday…

Although there was no fighting in the area on the evening of May 3rd, the 207th Light Infantry Battalion of the Military Council intentionally launched at least 10 artillery shells into the surrounding villages of Theinzayat, sources close to the Karen National Union (KNU) claimed. Unfortunately, an artillery shell struck the house of U Yar Zar Tun, a Wardatkwin villager,…