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In accordance with the strategic plan established during the 17th Congress of KNU, Padoh Saw Hla Tun explained,” The Karen National Police Force (KNPF) aims to serve as a role model for the Karen community within the prospective federal police system. To achieve federal-level recognition, “ he said that the KNDF must focus on expanding and enhancing its skills and…

KNU’s Mutraw District (Brigade 5) has disclosed that the Military Council camp, housing over 50 troops, is located near the residential areas of the local populace. Additionally, it has been reported that the camp conducts interrogations of civilians, including students, and has been known to make threats and fire within the village. “In the initial stage, we advanced toward their…

According to an order issued by the Military Council on September 1, the Ministers of Security and Border Affairs in Kachin State, Kayah State, Karen State, Chin State, and Mandalay Region have all been replaced. “Regardless of any potential changes in ministerial positions, our recent observations in the Kawthoolei region indicate the Military Council’s intention to escalate the conflict and…

Leaked police telegrams, audio recordings of telephone conversations, and photographic evidence have prompted investigations into police officers from the Karen State police headquarters as well as township and district police stations, a police source said. “After the police station was attacked by drones, officers lost their lives, some were badly hurt. Telegrams, phone calls, and videos about the incident got…

KNLA, in collaboration with the Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO) and various other resistance groups, launched the offensive on the camp, initiating the battle on August 31st and concluding it on September 1st. Throughout the conflict, at least 15 Military Council members lost their lives, while tragically, two comrades from the joint resistance forces were also martyred. “We managed to…

A source from the KNLA joint column related that more than a month after the Lat Khat Taung Tower Hill camp had been captured by KNLA joint forces on July 21. The military has still been unable to retake control of the hill. “The military targets Lat Khat Taung daily through various means. We remain in a constant state of…

According to the Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG), enforced disappearance is described as a deliberate extrajudicial action undertaken by individuals or groups to intentionally make someone vanish. The majority of the victims subjected to these disappearances are men, and KHRG suggests that the actual number of disappeared individuals on the ground could surpass the reported figure of 72. August 30…

During the Karen traditional wrist-tying ceremony in Bangkok on August 27th, Pita shared his sentiments and thoughts. “Everyone no matter where they live, should have the rights they deserve, such as health and education. These are basic rights for all people, showing that strength comes from our diversity”, he stated at the event. Pita, the leader of Move Forward, which…

The Karen Lieutenant Colonel told the KIC that starting from 2021, “In the Pa Pun township, the Military Council no longer has any control over administration is ineffectual. Regime control over health and education remain unable to operate. Their offices remain closed, with only minor activity occurring within the military compound. The incessant firing of artillery shells has forced residents…

Ignoring repeated warnings, East Timor’s persistent engagement with the NUG has inflicted harm upon the amicable relationship between Myanmar and Timor, while also providing encouragement to the NUG’s activities, as stated by the Military Council. Consequently, the charge d’affaires received written notification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Military Council on August 25th, directing his departure from Myanmar.…