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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…

According to Mutraw News, the surrender of frontline soldiers from the Military Council to the KNLA 5th Brigade has become a regular occurrence, happening on a monthly basis, and four soldiers from the 341st Light Infantry Battalion stationed at the Le Toe camp once again surrendered to the 5th Brigade on April 10th, bringing with them their full complement of…

According to Saw Nand Hsue, spokesperson for KHRG, the Military Council’s airstrikes and shelling in territories controlled by the Karen National Union (KNU) have resulted in the deaths of 25 children below the age of 18, with an additional 19 children sustaining injuries. “We have not received any updated information on the areas of KNU’s 5th and 6th Brigades as…

A local village woman informed KIC that the Military Council’s helicopter provided close air support on at least four occasions following intense clashes with local resistance forces in Mekaneilan since early morning. “At approximately 6:00 AM, intense fighting erupted in the Kyauk Taung and Kyauk Me regions. About three hours later, the Military Council’s helicopter arrived to provide air support…