Issue 91 March 14th 2024

Conflict

Junta’s Brutal Scorched Earth Revenge in Kawlin 80% Township Burnt Down after Recapturing it from KIA

The Military Council burned down 80 percent of Kawlin town, which is located on the border of Sagaing Region and Kachin State, after retaking it from resistance forces, according to the local People’s Administrative Teams (PATs). Since February 12th, the Junta has regained full control of Kawlin town, and soldiers have been burning down neighborhoods …

Regime reinforcements ambushed as fight for Tamakhan military camp intensifies

Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and People’s Defense Force (PDF) soldiers ambushed a column of BA reinforcements as the fight for control of the Burma Army’s (BA) Infantry Battalion 119 (IB-119) camp in Tamakhan village continues to intensify. The fight for the military camp in Tamakhan village has been on-going since 26 February, according to a …

Hundreds of locals trapped as fighting between Karen forces and military continues in Myawaddy Township

Hundreds of locals trapped as fighting between Karen forces and military continues in Myawaddy Township myanmar-now

Nine Towns in Four Months: the AA’s War in Rakhine

The Irrawaddy examines the rapid progress made by the Arakan Army since it launched a major offensive against regime forces in Rakhine and southern Chin on Nov. 13.

Myanmar Junta Defends Bases on Thai Border With Shelling

The Karen National Liberation Army and its allies say they are attacking regime bases in Myawaddy Township, while the junta responds with shelling and airstrikes.

Burmese Military Junta Reels Under Fresh Rebel Offensive – OpEd

Burmese Military Junta Reels Under Fresh Rebel Offensive – OpEd Eurasia Review

Myanmar's Army is Collapsing: An Update

Myanmar's Army is Collapsing: An Update Council on Foreign Relations

KIA Hits another Junta Helicopter

KIA Hits another Junta Helicopter Burma News International

Myanmar Junta Using Chemical Weapons: Pa-O Army

The Pa-O National Liberation Army troops are reportedly suffering the symptoms of chemical poisoning in Hsi Hseng, southern Shan State.

AA Seizes Rakhine Town Near Key Chinese Port Project

The Arakan Army says it holds Ramree near the Kyaukphyu deep sea port, which is a vital part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Week-long battle in Myanmar’s Shan state displaces over 110,000

The renewed conflict has killed nearly 50 civilians and injured 60 more from Jan. 22 to March 11, despite a Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement signed by both the Pa-O National Liberation Army and junta officials in Hsihseng, Hopong and Loilen townships, according to the Pa-O Youth Organization. A Pinlaung resident who wished to remain anonymous for security reasons told RFA on Monday that fighting between the junta and Karenni Nationalities Defense Forces and allied Pa-O National Liberation Army resumed in the township after junta troops carried out an offensive.

Resistance Forces Unite Efforts to Aid Evasion of Conscription Law

The statement outlined the resistance forces’ commitment to escalating their opposition against the military dictatorship, detailing five strategic responses aimed at thwarting the Junta’s enforcement of the conscription law. Daw Hnin Hnin Hmway, spokeswoman for anti-Junta General Strike Committee (GSC) said, “The Military Council’s threats, kidnappings, and extortion tactics are instilling fear among the public, …

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Junta Withdraws From 3 Camps in KNU 5th Brigade Territory

A member of a drone strike team, operating in collaboration with the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of KNU, informed KIC that a segment of troops from the Junta’s 349th Light Infantry Battalion had already deserted or surrendered due to the KNLA’s multi-directional attacks and strategic blockades. Junta troops that had been …

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Burma Army Puts More Civilians in Crosshairs After Recent Gains by the Resistance

Burma Army Puts More Civilians in Crosshairs After Recent Gains by the Resistance 11 March 2024 Pro-democracy forces across Burma have gained territory all across the country in recent months as they push the dictatorial Burma Army back, and Karen … Continued

Economy

Checkpoints on Myitkyina–Chipwi road causing food and fuel inflation in Chipwi

Residents of Chipwi town are facing food shortages and rapid price increases due to Burma army restrictions on transporting food and fuel on the Myitkyina–Chipwi road. Burma army soldiers have been strictly inspecting travelers and vehicles at military checkpoints on the road since late last year. A local man, who lives in Chipwi, said that …

Ethnic Issues

Three Alliance Force questions practicality of Military Junta's Martial Law Declaration

Three Alliance Force questions practicality of Military Junta's Martial Law Declaration Burma News International

Foreign Affairs

Myanmar’s Future: Assessing China’s Role as a Force for Stability or Disruption

It is widely believed that the removal of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing from authority is crucial in order to resolve the nation’s unrest and establish peace in Myanmar. This viewpoint, which was first put forth by China and is now supported by some ASEAN members, urges relevant parties to address the crisis through dialogue […]

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General News

Myanmar civilians terrorised by junta’s nightly home visits seeking out ‘unregistered guests’

Despite living in Naypyitaw, the city with the most regular electricity supply in Myanmar, Aye turns off all the lights in her house every evening, taking extra care not to be illuminated indoors by the nearest street light, 20 steps away. The military personnel check that every individual in the residence—particularly outside visitors—has reported their presence to the local military authorities and hold the junta-issued papers to prove it.

We must prepare for Myanmar military regime's collapse

We must prepare for Myanmar military regime's collapse Arab News

Myanmar's Ethnic Armies May Hold the Solution to Thailand's Haze Problem

Myanmar's Ethnic Armies May Hold the Solution to Thailand's Haze Problem The Irrawaddy

Shwe Kokko New City Project Continues in the midst of Erratic Power Supply and Decline in Internet Connectivity

A Shwe Kokko resident told KIC,” “Since the fighting, normal access to electricity has been disrupted, leading to a decline in demand for rental apartments. As a consequence, there are abundant vacant apartments in the town, with suburban areas experiencing a notable decrease in tenants as well. Previously Chinese nationals and workers were renting apartments, …

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Government Media Sources

Political parties allowed to establish continue applying for registration

Those who want to establish a political party apply to the Union Election Commission by stating the name of the […]

Myanmar-Thailand border trade tops US$4.1 bln in 11 months

The figures plunged from $4.99 billion year on year, showing a sharp drop of $857.145 million. Myanmar’s border trade with […]

Malicious media Khit Thit spreading misinformation

The subversive media outlet Khit Thit is circulating false information on social media platforms, aiming to deceive the public. They […]

False media reports mislead about security operations in Kachin State

Malicious media outlets have been spreading false news on social media, accusing security forces of attacking Mongka, Moeseinkyun, Sintkin and […]

Military

Young people counted and pro-conscription flyers given out in Yangon's Hlaingtharya Township

Young people counted and pro-conscription flyers given out in Yangon's Hlaingtharya Township Mizzima

Conscription and Crisis: Myanmar’s human rights catastrophe

Conscription and Crisis: Myanmar’s human rights catastrophe Fairplanet

Veterans Recalled for Military Service in Mon State

Veterans Recalled for Military Service in Mon State Burma News International

Military deployment on campuses put staff, students at risk

Military deployment on campuses put staff, students at risk University World News

Myanmar General Arrested for Retreating as Ethnic Alliance Overran Northern Shan State

Brig-Gen Min Maung was accused by junta boss Min Aung Hlaing of disobeying orders, according to sources.

Myanmar’s junta imposes multiple death sentences on activists

Lawyers and human rights experts in Myanmar have condemned the junta’s liberal use of the death penalty, including several recent cases where anti-junta activists received multiple death sentences. Since taking control of the government in a Feb. 1, 2021, coup, the military junta has sentenced a total of 164 people to death, according to the Thailand-based Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.

Draft Evaders Home Sealed Off

Since February, certain villages in Daik-U Township have witnessed residents being threatened and summoned for military conscription, prompting many people opposed to military service to abandon their homes and flee with their families. Now those houses have been sealed off, a villager who did not want to be named told KIC.” The soldiers have sealed …

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