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According to residents, the cessation of electricity and WIFI internet by Thailand in the Shwe Kokko area has led to the halt of certain casino gambling and online scam operations. As a result, workers engaged in these activities have returned home, resulting in a decrease in the number of tenants and a corresponding drop in room prices. “Things are not…

A source told KIC, “The Military Council’s distorted narrative following the Thanlwin Bridge explosion falsely claimed ‘one civilian killed and seven soldiers injured,’ butfirst hand witnesses revealed a total of at least five soldiers, police and immigration officials, lost their lives at the scene,’ while severe injuries necessitated the transfer of some individuals to Taungkalay Hospital”. According to a person…

Saw Hay Soe, the KRC education officer, stated that the 7 Karen refugee camps including Mae La, Umpiem, Nu Po, Ma La Oon, Mae Ra Ma Luang, Ban Dong Yang, and Tham Hin, situated along the Thai-Myanmar border, are experiencing an increase in student enrollment this year. There is a shortage of school books and a lack of support for…

According to the Karen National Union (KNU) Forestry Department, the wildlife sanctuary known as “Htee Thoe Kee Wildlife Sanctuary,” spans a total area of 3,360 acres and is situated between KNU’s Kyaikto township and Bilin township. In line with the KNU Forestry Department’s policy to conserve natural biological diversity, research has been conducted in the Htee Thoe Kee forest area…

The three soldiers stationed at Peinhnetaw camp, a frontline base under the Junta’s No.8 Operation Command Centre, defected to the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the military wing of the KNU, and brought along two small arms, Padoh Saw Aye Naing told KIC. “The three Junta soldiers defected to the 1st Brigade in July, with their ranks yet to be…

A violent clash erupted when the local Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) ambushed a Military Council column, which had been conducting offensive operations since July 27th, comprising approximately 100 personnel near Tawkone village. In response, the Military Council launched a retaliatory campaign, commencing airstrikes from the evening of July 28th, followed by relentless shelling, leading to the displacement of entire…

A resident of Hpapun Township stated that in the past, while the land route was closed, they were still allowed to transport food through waterways. However, at present, both land routes and waterways have been banned, causing significant concerns among local residents about potential basic food shortages. “Neither the waterways nor the roads have been opened yet; they are completely…

The majority of those abducted by the Military Council were local farmers and ranchers from the Kale-Tagundaing village tract. “The Military Council troops hide near the village and arrest villagers, especially orchard workers and farmers, demanding rice as ransom. Sometimes, they capture couples, forcing husbands to bring rice for their wives’ release. Many civilians remain captive”, a villager escaped from…

These particular individuals are more vulnerable than other IDPs, as it is very difficult to get hold of nutritious food in the rainy season. Naw Eh Ta Mwee Paw, Joint Secretary 2 of the KWO commented, “Some mothers cannot breast feed their baby while the alternative of infant milk powders is usually unavailable. We are trying to provide for those…

The Junta’s artillery shells struck several houses, which forced villagers to evacuate to Myawaddy, an aid worker told KIC that, “ it is very unsafe for those war-displaced individuals to return home.” “Residents from several villages, including Pwint Lin Aye Myaing and Myittar Lin Myaing, along with others livings on the west side of the bus terminal, have sought refuge…