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The ostensible UN objective was to push for the Junta to un-block aid distribution so that aid could reach all parts of Myanmar. State -controlled media happily published photos of the UN leader of OCHA meeting with Junta chief General Min Aung Hlaing but with no information about any agreements. Daw Khin Ohmar, the Director of the Board at Progressive…

In the afternoon of August 24, the Military Council dropped six bombs on the village of Thal Thaw Mu Thal Thaw Kwar in Kyaukkyi Township. As a result, a 28-year-old local man lost his life, and a 23-year-old member of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) joint force sustained injuries, as reported by KNU Central. According to a village woman,…

Starting from August, the cost of low-quality rice in Hpapun Township has reached 200,000 kyat per bag. A resident of Hpapun has stated that since May, the Border Guard Forces (BGF) and Military Council troops have been blocking transportation routes, including both land and waterways. As a consequence, it has become impossible to purchase basic foodstuffs. Moreover, due to the…

This appeal was made in a statement released on August 18, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Back Pack Health Worker Team (BPHWT).” Saw Win Kyaw, Director of BPHWT told KIC.” Across the nation,numerous individuals have departed their homes due to the ongoing conflict, seeking refuge. Humanitarian support is crucial for these individuals. It appears beneficial to…

“For approximately 2 months, we experienced a lack of electricity, greatly hindering our activities. There’s a casino situated at the head of Min Let Pan village. From this point, artillery shells are fired nightly by the BGF hill towards Let Khat Taung. The casino operates using a robust generator, so there are no power outages. The situation with the Chinese…

FE5, a non-governmental organization, diligently observes and documents human rights abuses as well as the political landscape in Tanintharyi Regio In the context of diminishing territories under their control, the Junta has escalated its tactics, resorting to acts of terrorism and intensifying the targeted shelling of residential areas. This has driven the increase in IDPs displaced by the conflict during…

On August 15, the NTDF reported that joint forces consisting of the NTDF and the Southern Shan State Pekon Thit Kyaik 1004 PDF engaged in clashes with Military Council troops in the mountainous region east of Pyinmana from August 10-14. During this battle, approximately 50 Military Council troops were reported to have been killed. “From a military perspective, we maintained…

Hired by the Chinese businessmen from Yatai company to monitor pedestrian activity in the area, security personnel encountered an incident on August 3rd when inspecting a car occupied by Chinese individuals. During the check, a Chinese businessman fired a gun, resulting in a bullet hitting the security team leader. “A Chinese businessman shot the Yatai security staff, hitting a security…

A military source from the KNLA joint forces provided information regarding the ongoing conflict with the Military Council troops. These troops are attempting to regain control of the Let Khat Taung military base using significant military strength. The base had been captured by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) joint forces on July 21. “The fighting began at 5:00 a.m.…

The residents of Htee Mo Pwar emphasize the urgent need to address inter-Karen ethnic tensions promptly, urging constructive dialogue and restraint from mutual criticism, while also calling upon the Karen armed forces to engage in positive actions that enhance the dignity of the Karen people. “At present, there’s tension between the armed groups, with some incidents leading to shootings and…