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Suicide on the Rise in Karen State after the Coup

According to family members of those who have tragically taken their own lives, the turmoil caused by the coup and the ongoing war, has inflicted damage to their homes, relatives, and overall family well-being. As a consequence, their mental health has deteriorated leading to an increase in depression that often leads to alcohol and drug abuse. An anonymous health worker…

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KNLA and SOF joint forces raid government offices Kill 10 soldiers

SOF, in collaboration with the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the Cloud Wings drone strike teams, conducted a coordinated raid at 5:00 AM on June 2nd. A spokesperson from the SOF told the KIC that they targeted multiple locations, including the Military Council’s police station, general administration office, immigration office, communications office, and judges’ office. The spokesman reported, “We…

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Deadly assault on Thantada checkpoint claims lives of two Military Council soldiers

On May 31st, a skirmish broke out at approximately 5:30 AM between the joint forces, led by KNLA 3rd Battalion, and the Military Council. The conflict persisted for nearly two hours before coming to an end. According to a local official from KNU, as a result of the battle, two individuals from the Military Council side lost their lives, while…

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Artillery Shelling Claims Lives of Civilians and Monks in Kyainseikgyi Township

Following the fighting erupted near the Myo Ma police station, the 32nd Infantry Battalion of the Military Council launched 60 mm and 120 mm artillery shells from the camp, targeting the periphery of the town. Furthermore, at approximately 8:00 am, three warplanes conducted bombing raids in the vicinity of Mingalar Kone, Kyarinn, Chaungwa villages, and the surrounding areas of the…

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Refugee Resettlement Program to Third Country Resumes After Nearly 10 Years of Suspension

Following an agreement between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Royal Thai Government, the resettlement program is scheduled to commence. The program aims to resettle individuals currently residing in nine refugee camps along the Thai border to the United States. To be eligible for participation in the resettlement program for refugees to a third country, individuals…

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Military Council’s daily shelling inflicts suffering on villages near Kawkareik

A resident of southern Kawkareik told KIC, “”Our village is suffering daily shelling. The Junta relentlessly targets us with artillery, both during the day and occasionally at night. Regrettably, our village houses have been struck by artillery rounds, causing destruction and loss of livestock. The constant barrage of artillery has shattered our sense of safety, leaving us in a perpetual…

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Nine Casualties, Including Battalion Commander, in Attack on Kanelay and Mawkhee Military Camp

According to Lieutenant Colonel Saw El Myat Htoo, the Kanelay and Mawkhee military camps were attacked by the joint forces consisting of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) 201 Battalion, KNDO Battalion 8, and Federal Wings Drone. The attack resulted in the casualties of nine individuals from the military camps, which had around 100 troops stationed there. “At the Kanelay…

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Military Personnel Control over Hospitals Has Narrowed Access to Medical Care for most patients

Military Council troops have taken control of hospital premises in Myawaddy, Kawkareik, Kyondoe, and Hlaingbwe townships. As a result, patients from the surrounding villages are concerned that they may face interrogation and arrest, if they seek medical treatment at these hospitals. “I went to the hospital from Nabu and found military personnel at Kyondoe Hospital. They asked the patient and…

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Refugee Camps on Thai-Myanmar Border Need Teaching Materials

According to the Karen Refugee Committee Education Entity (KRCEE), schools have seen an increase in the number of local students this year. However, there is a lack of support and a need for more teachers to address this situation. “The number of students is growing, but the available support is insufficient. In these seven refugee camps, the educational expenditure is…

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Karen Human Rights Group Urges International Recognition of CDMs

The Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) is urging for greater international understanding and recognition of the role of Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) workers in the Spring Revolution and their designation as human rights defenders (HRDs). Saw Nanda Hsue, spokesperson for KHRG, made this statement in response to a query from KIC regarding the publication of a report titled,” Civil Disobedience…

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