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July 1, 2022 Burma’s Military Coup Council Violates Thai Air Space to Attack and Kill Villagers; July 3, 2022 State Administration Council Continues to Order Air Strikes, Ground Attacks Causing Increased Displacement and Civilian Deaths
Karen Armed Groups Meet to Discuss Reopening Asia Highway
Sep 28, 2024 · Articles Karen Armed Groups Meet to Discuss Reopening Asia Highway Karen armed organisations held an informal meeting at an undisclosed location in Kawthoolei Region, on 24 September 2024, to discuss access to the section of the Asia Highway connecting Myawaddy and Kawkareik towns, according to a high-ranking officer who participated in the discussion.
60 Junta Soldiers Surrender on Myawaddy to Kawkareik Roads
4 days ago · The junta launched Operation Aung Zay Ya on 9 April 2024. Its aim was to retake full control of the Asia Highway between the Karen State towns of Myawaddy, on the border with Thailand, and Kawkareik as well as the old road between Myawaddy and Kawkareik that runs through the Dawna Mountain range which, prior to the opening of the Asia Highway in August 2015, was the main route connecting ...
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About Karen News KAREN NEWS is reported and written by Karen journalists to provide information on issues that shape Karen communities in Burma and around the world. Karen News is an independent news source for Karen people, regardless of who holds power. KAREN NEWS provides a window to Burma and the international community on what …
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Jan 29, 2013 · KAREN NEWS is reported and written by Karen journalists to provide information on issues that shape Karen communities in Burma and around the world. KAREN NEWS provides a window to Burma and the international community on what is happening in Karen state. Our journalists live and work in Karen communities, know the issues that affect …
All Karen Border Guard Force units to be rebranded as The Karen ...
Mar 2, 2024 · Articles All Karen Border Guard Force units to be rebranded as The Karen National Army Border Guard Force (BGF) officials have confirmed that following their separation from the Military Council, a decision has been made to convert all BGF militia in Karen State into a Karen National Army (KNA).
Thailand likely to mediate tension between two Karen armed ...
Sep 5, 2024 · Articles Thailand likely to mediate tension between two Karen armed organizations According to a statement by the Kawthoolei Army (KTLA), Thailand is scheduled to intervene on September 3 to resolve tensions between the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the KTLA in the Myeik-Dawei District, where the Karen National Union's (KNU) 4th Brigade operates.
KNDO Chief Urges Karen People to Support Establishment of …
Jul 18, 2024 · Articles KNDO Chief Urges Karen People to Support Establishment of Karen State Brigadier General Saw Shee Lay, Commander-in-Chief of the Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO), the older of two main military branches of the Karen National Union (KNU), has called upon all Karen people, both within Myanmar and abroad, to join efforts in establishing the Karen State, a longstanding aspiration ...
Karen Displaced Communities Unable to Farm, Struggle for Their …
Apr 20, 2022 · Since the military coup on 1st February 2021, fighting between Burma Army soldiers and its opposition has broken out across the country, including in Karen State. Regions that have seen some of the most intense fighting are those under the control of the Karen National Union (KNU), a 70-year-long conflict that was quiet before the …
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The junta launched Operation Aung Zay Ya on 9 April 2024. Its aim was to retake full control of the Asia Highway between the Karen State towns of Myawaddy, on the border with Thailand, and Kawkareik as well as the old road between Myawaddy and Kawkareik that runs through the Dawna Mountain range which, prior to the opening of the…