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On November 26th, General Saw Johnny delivered this statement during his acceptance speech at an online award ceremony hosted by 1949 Spirit in his honor. “We can’t talk with Min Aung Hlaing at all. He’s the one who led the coup. Some of us met him, but discussing with him is like giving him recognition and supporting the coup”, he…

The announcement emphasized that Military Council troops are encouraged to defect, citing the ongoing implementation of a policy that supports defectors surrendering with weapons, ensuring their safe return to family members, and facilitating the resettlement process. This joint statement was issued not only by NUG but also by the Pa-O National Federal Council (PNFC), Chin National Front (CNF), Karenni Nationalities…

KSCC Chairman U Aung Myint San stated that they no longer accept the designation Kayah State, and wish to be referred to by the historical name Karenni State During the time of British colonization in Burma, Karenni State remained an independent state under its own ruler, however, after Myanmar gained independence on January 4th, 1948, the AFPFL (Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom…

At approximately 6:00 PM, the Military Council conducted an air raid on Nagamauk village, situated near the Thaukyaekhat Dam and approximately 11 miles from Taungoo. Despite the absence of any recent hostilities in the village, which is home to over 4000 residents, the Military Council inexplicably launched the attack. In the aftermath of the airstrike, during which a villager was…

A local, who is personally accumulating rice and dry food, mentioned that widespread rumors about KNLA’s intent to secure full control of Hpa-An by the end of December have prompted Hpa-An residents to amass such provisions in anticipation. “We’ve heard about KNLA’s plans to take over Hpa-An by the end of December. We’re uncertain whether it’s just rumors or a…

“It occurred at 10:30 p.m. All four people were affected. 75-year-old U Tun Yin (aka U Kalar) and his grandson Pyo Min Khant, 17, were killed There were so many artillery shells that no one dared to look. They are still firing now,” shared a resident with KIC, requesting anonymity. Despite assertions on social media platforms by military supporters suggesting…

Owing to their lack of access to education and healthcare, as well as obstacles in securing essential food items exacerbated by transportation difficulties in the area, individuals who have either internally migrated or ventured abroad, find themselves compelled to leave their residences securely locked. A resident from Hpapun reported that Military Council troops are actively destroying the locks to such…

Prior to October, Tanintharyi Region recorded over 45000 war-displaced individuals. Following the clashes in October, this figure surged to 55000. “Some daring displaced people took risks and returned home after the fighting subsided. However, the overall number of war-displaced individuals is increasing month by month. The extended period of displacement is a concern. With almost all land routes blocked by…

BNI has already reported that many coup- regime supporters and military families have already fled Myawaddy township fearing an imminent offensive from revolutionary forces. This fear has been fueled by the sweeping gains of the Three Brotherhood Alliance in capturing a series of army outposts, military bases and police stations in northern Shan State in the 1027 offensive. The Karen…

KHRG’s report, titled “The crime of enforced disappearance and its impacts on the rural communities of Southeast Burma since the 2021 coup” highlights the testimonies of victims and their families affected by forced disappearances in Karen State, underscoring the negative effects within the community. “Forced disappearances of the local population are categorized into two parts. First: individuals from the local…