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Hla Lay Thu Zar doesn’t hold back when she explains serving time in Myanmar’s notorious jails as a political prisoner was harrowing. “There’s nothing good that could be said about being in jail – it’s poisonous. Myanmar’s prisons are run by people who don’t understand or care what human rights are.” Since the military regime used a coup to wrench…

16 May, 2024. The WIN Editorial Leadership Award is a career achievement award that recognizes an exemplary contribution of an Editor to her newsroom – and under her leadership the contribution of her newspaper – to society. Naw Susanna said, “The women of Myanmar have been able to break through during very difficult times and make their country proud. Especially…

The meeting focusing on the challenges regarding the displaced population and border trade on the Thailand-Myanmar border, was held on May 12 with invitations extended by the Chairman of the Border Affairs Department of the Thai Security Commission to civil organizations, including the Overseas Irrawaddy Association (OIA). The meeting discussed issues including refugees sheltering on the Thailand-Myanmar border, Myanmar migrant…

“Junta troops from distant areas first assembled at the headquarters of the 22nd Battalion HQ in Hpa-An. From there, they have been transported to the Kyondoe and Kawkareik frontlines every day using chartered vehicles”, a local residing near the 22nd Battalion told KIC. The joint resistance forces frequently intercept these reinforcement convoys meant to support the main column. As a…

Lieutenant Colonel Saw Muu Gay, who jointly led KNLA’s 12th and 27th Battalions, reported that the Junta base in Pedet village came under attack on May 5 by KNLA-led joint forces, ultimately being captured four days later on the morning of May 8. “When we captured the Pedet base, we found the bodies of 4 Junta soldiers there. We took…

In April the Junta instructed Karen State government ministries to select individuals from civil servants under their authority for military training and service, following which certain department heads submitted chosen staff names for conscription without informing the respective individu “We recently learned that the lists were sent to Naypyidaw in April. Department heads made selections without informing their subordinates. When…

The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) has issued an extraordinary notice to foreigners running cyber- scam operations based in Myawaddy Township and neighboring Shwe Kokko town, to Vacate the area by October 31st. Colonel Saw Tin Win, tactical commander of BGF’s military region No. 2 told KIC, that foreigners running telecom scamming business operations in Myawaddy and Shwe Kokko, situated…

May 6 , 2024, By Baydar (Delta) # Introduction A big split within the KNU in 1994 resulted in the emergence of the Democratic Kayin Buddhist Army (DKBA/DKBO). The DKBA collaborated with and were sponsored by the Myanmar military and guided attacks on the KNU, resulting in the fall of the KNU headquarters, Manerplaw, in January, 1995. From 1995 to…

Junta troops, stationed in Ahnankwin and Taungzun villages for the last two months, have been launching artillery barrages on nearby residential areas, compounded by frequent airstrikes, leading to the displacement of approximately 10,000 locals, including children and the elderly, from around 10 villages such as Ahnankwin, Taungzun, Winkhana, Khukhan, Thikatite, Sinpyay, and Lutshan. War-displaced villagers are seeking temporary refuge in…

possessing a 10-digit Unique Identification Number (UID) assigned to digital identification smart cards, with the system transition started on May 1. In order to obtain digital smart cards with a 10-digit code, individuals are required to submit comprehensive personal and biometric information, following which the authorities will issue border passes permitting bridge crossing only after verification of these smart cards.…