Karen News

According to the KWO list, between February 2021 and February 2023, a total of 272 people were affected, including 77 women killed and 195 injured. Among those affected were 27 girls under the age of 18. More have been killed during the March and April 2023 but this data has not been included. Naw K’nyaw Paw, Secretary of the Karen…

The State Military Council has not yet released the list of prisoners granted amnesty on Kason Full Moon Day from Taung Kalay Prison, Bawa Thit rock-quarry camp, and Latkhanar agricultural camp in Karen State. However, according to a mother who visited and welcomed the freed prisoners, only those who have completed their sentence under Section 505(a) were released under amnesty.…

Padoh Kwe Htoo Win, formerly vice-chairman, was chosen by the 17th KNU Congress as the new chairman to replace the aging and octogenarian leader Gen. Mutu Say Poe. Padoh Hser Gay, formerly Kler Lwe Htu district governor, was elected as vice-chairman while Padoh Ta Doh Moo retained his position as General Secretary. Gen. Saw Johnny, the chief of the Karen…

The event took place within the jurisdiction of the Karen National Union (KNU) as a way to commemorate the historical struggle of workers who fought for their rights and established International Workers’ Day. Its objective was to deepen the workers’ comprehension of their fundamental rights. “The purpose of the event was to serve as a reminder that the establishment of…

Since the onset of conflict between the Military Council and the local resistance forces in Thandaung, the Military Junta has repeatedly launched artillery attacks on Thandaung Township ever since January 27th. This has forced many local residents to flee their homes due to safety concerns. In response the Interfaith Committee intervened and approached the Military Council to negotiate for the…

At present eight townships in Chin State are under martial law. After 10 weeks of martial law in Matupi Township, local people are suffering from growing food insecurity. The transportation of basic food products into Matupi town has nearly ground to a halt, and local people are having difficulty accessing food due to shortages and price increases. The blockage of…

Although there was no fighting reported in the Kyauk Taung area at that time, the Military Council’s aircraft dropped three bombs, followed by approximately 50 rounds of artillery fire. “I think the attack commenced at 1:00 AM and subsided after two hours. During the course of the night, I estimate that there were over 50 rounds of artillery fire and…

The meeting was conducted online on both April 20 and 21. Colonel Saw Kyaw Nyunt stated the significance of finding a political resolution to the ongoing issue, which is one of the three crucial components of the NCA. He further cautioned against the use of military means to resolve the issue, warning that it could result in substantial damage. The…

Following the battle that occurred on March 25th in the Myawaddy trade zone, fighting between the Military Council-Border Guard Forces (BGF) and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA)-led revolutionary joint forces has been ongoing almost every day in the villages located on the outskirts of Myawaddy until April 20th. As a result of these armed conflicts, over 3000 local villagers…

Two columns of the Military Council infiltrated the Kyaukmine area with the aid of heavy artillery fire, however they were met with resistance from a coalition of revolutionary forces, including the Karen National Liberation Army’s 2nd Column, 1st Cobra Column, Black Panther Column, Federal Wings, Golden Eagle, and Yaung Ni Column, according to Cobra Column’s statement. Saw Kaw, the Deputy…