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The construction of the new Gyaing (Kawkareik) bridge, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at a cost of 6.8 billion kyats, commenced on May 3, 2019. A resident of Kyondoe has informed KIC that the military is increasing its troop presence and enhancing security measures, after news came out about the opening ceremony scheduled for October 28 and…

The Shwe Kokko New City Project primarily based on their casino and online gambling sectors, also harbours other criminal networks that deceptively lure individuals with the promise of lucrative employment opportunities. An informant revealed that individuals with known connections to the Shwe Kokko criminal network,have been relocated to Shan State by their employers. “Approximately 50 individuals notorious for online scams…

As this date approaches, these ceasefire groups have announced the NCA has been invalidated since the military coup in 2021, and ABSDF’s comrade Sonny has conveyed that they will not participate in the 8th-anniversary ceremony organized by the Military Council, as reported to KIC. Their joint statement released by the three ceasefire groups outlined six political stances and five political…

Following armed clashes in the vicinity of Natthankwin in June, the Military Council set up checkpoints to enhance surveillance and control over the town’s entry and exit points. Local farmers are now forced to pay tolls for transporting their equipment through these checkpoints, even when their sole purpose is to harvest rice from their own farmland. “In Natthankwin, the farms…

According to a Than Daung Gyi resident, soldiers from the Bayintnaung military base in Than Daung Gyi were mobilized and deployed to the Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain under orders from higher authorities, with artillery also accompanying them. Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain, situated approximately 30 miles from Taungoo Township, falls within the territory controlled by the 2nd Brigade of…

However this particular fake news spread on military’s social media platforms occurred soon after the Karen National Union (KNU), rejected an invitation to dialogue with the Military Council. The KNU has now warned the public about the regime’s deliberate disinformation campaign, spreading allegations aimed at sowing discord and division inside the KNU. Padoh Saw Kala Say told KIC, “After the…

Daw Tin Tin Nyo, the Managing Director of BNI, explained that the publication of the book by BNI-MPM is aimed at highlighting key insights into the peace process that resonate with the aspirations and perspectives of the people, and this book is intended to serve as a user-friendly reference guide for individuals seeking to understand the fundamentals of Myanmar’s peace…

Following the artillery attack by the Military Council’s Light Infantry Battalion 120 on the Khanti Wuntha Yarma monastery in Gyoe Taung Village, Wuntho Township, Butarsu Ward, Kawlin District, Sagaing Region, which occurred on September 27, the NUG conducted a press conference to address the incident. U Aung Myo Min, the Union Minister for Human Rights of the NUG, disclosed that…

A resident from Taung Kyar Inn village stated, “In our area, even amidst the ongoing conflicts, selling drugs, smuggling Rohingya, and trafficking unlicensed vehicles have become common practices. Those involved pay a toll at a checkpoint for unrestricted passage. On the other hand, regular civilian and local vehicles are barred from crossing. At present, various armed groups, in alliance with…

The KNU issued this response in reaction to reports from Junta- controlled media regarding a visit made by former KNU chairman General Saw Mutu Say Poe, former defense chief Padoh Saw Roger Khin, and Dooplaya District chairman Padoh Saw Shwe Moung, to military coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his team at Bayintnaung Villa in Nay Pyi Taw…