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The three soldiers stationed at Peinhnetaw camp, a frontline base under the Junta’s No.8 Operation Command Centre, defected to the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the military wing of the KNU, and brought along two small arms, Padoh Saw Aye Naing told KIC. “The three Junta soldiers defected to the 1st Brigade in July, with their ranks yet to be…

A violent clash erupted when the local Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) ambushed a Military Council column, which had been conducting offensive operations since July 27th, comprising approximately 100 personnel near Tawkone village. In response, the Military Council launched a retaliatory campaign, commencing airstrikes from the evening of July 28th, followed by relentless shelling, leading to the displacement of entire…

A resident of Hpapun Township stated that in the past, while the land route was closed, they were still allowed to transport food through waterways. However, at present, both land routes and waterways have been banned, causing significant concerns among local residents about potential basic food shortages. “Neither the waterways nor the roads have been opened yet; they are completely…

The majority of those abducted by the Military Council were local farmers and ranchers from the Kale-Tagundaing village tract. “The Military Council troops hide near the village and arrest villagers, especially orchard workers and farmers, demanding rice as ransom. Sometimes, they capture couples, forcing husbands to bring rice for their wives’ release. Many civilians remain captive”, a villager escaped from…

These particular individuals are more vulnerable than other IDPs, as it is very difficult to get hold of nutritious food in the rainy season. Naw Eh Ta Mwee Paw, Joint Secretary 2 of the KWO commented, “Some mothers cannot breast feed their baby while the alternative of infant milk powders is usually unavailable. We are trying to provide for those…

The Junta’s artillery shells struck several houses, which forced villagers to evacuate to Myawaddy, an aid worker told KIC that, “ it is very unsafe for those war-displaced individuals to return home.” “Residents from several villages, including Pwint Lin Aye Myaing and Myittar Lin Myaing, along with others livings on the west side of the bus terminal, have sought refuge…

The Military Council has deployed approximately 150 troops for military operations In Tanintharyi Township ,where martial law has been declared since July 15 They have installed artillery in villages, and conduct indiscriminate firing while engaged in skirmishes with local People’s Defense Forces. As a result, the local population is being forced to flee the region to escape the escalating conflict…

According to a resident of Myawaddy, just after the military coup, the exchange rate of 100,000 Myanmar kyats was approximately 1,500 Thai baht. However, more than 2 years since the coup, the value of the currency has dropped, and now 100,000 kyats can be exchanged for around 1,115 Thai baht. He informed KIC, “Currently, the exchange rate stands at only…

The Military Council deployed a substantial number of troops and conducted military operations in several villages of Bilin Township, including Hnget Pyaw Taw, Karaway Seik, Shan Su, Chan Myae, and Zee Kone. As a result over a thousand local residents flee their homes and seek safety elsewhere. “After military operations commenced, all the villages were evacuated as a precautionary measure.…

The ceremony marked the 76th anniversary of KNDO and took place at its headquarters on July 16, where Brigadier General Saw Shee Lay, as the Commander-in-Chief, called upon the entire Karen nation to actively participate in the organization’s development, emphasizing the need for swift progress towards the people’s aspirations. Furthermore, Brigadier General Saw Shee Lay stressed that it is crucial…