Over two-hundred residents of Kanpetlet are suffering from food shortages after the local Chinland Defense Force (CDF) restricted food supplies to the town in an effort to starve out the occupying Burma army soldiers. A Kanpetlet resident stated that very few vendors are selling food, and all markets have closed. The CDF allows families to transport small amounts of food from Hsaw town in Magwe Township, but they are unable to carry much fresh meat, fish, or vegetables by motorcycle or on foot due to the dangerous conditions accessing the main roadway. Despite the risks, locals must purchase food once…
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Several fighter jets launched multiple attacks on a village in Mindat Township in southern Chin State. Ko Har Kalay from Mindat town informed Khonumthung News that three regime vessels took turns attacking Ouk Chai. They dropped a total of 10 bombs, including 500 lb shells, and strafed the village with machine gun fire in the afternoon of April 2nd. This assault resulted in the destruction of numerous homes and ignited a fire in the jungle near the village, situated in the Taik Nel 13 area near Matupi and Paletwa townships. Khonumthung News is still trying to confirm damages, including whether…
Police Lieutenant Ye Kyaw Lin Oo disclosed information about soldiers under the State Administration Council (SAC), including their positions in the capital of Chin State, after members of the Hakha Chinland Defense Force (CDF) apprehended him on Sunday. Using this information, “We will continue to attack our enemy in Hakha town” at these locations, one at a time, said the officer. CDF apprehended Ye Kyaw Lin Oo and four additional police from a government office they were guarding on March 10. The CDF also arrested two soldiers wearing civilian clothing on March 9 and 13. In early 2021, shortly after…
The Zoland People’s Defense Force (PDF) has apprehended government staff who are implementing the State Administration Council’s (SAC) forced conscription scheme to bolster its dwindling military force in Tedim Township, northern Chin State. A PDF officer from the armed group fighting against the military regime told Khonumthung News that their soldiers picked them from their homes on Monday. “They work for the military council, cooperating with the military council by reporting about our activities. Therefore, they are our enemies, and we will fight them.” He explained that they ignored their deadline to resign from their positions and join the people…
The Chinland Council will cooperate with Indian authorities to oppress illicit drug trafficking in the six Chin State townships along the India–Burma border, according to the Secretary of Chinland Council. “Trafficking of narcotics and illicit drugs has spread in Tedim, Tonzang, Thangtlang and Paletwa Townships. It has also spread in the Rihkhawdar border town and in Falam Township. The Chinland Council has decided to work with partners to stop this illicit trade,” Salai Paul, the Secretary of Chinland Council, told Khonumthung News. Salai Paul said that in addition to a rise in trafficking the cultivation of poppies has increased along…
Eight Burma army soldiers and two resistance fighters were killed in Kalay town of Sagaing Region on 15 March, according to a statement from the National Unity Government’s (NUG) Military region-1, which operates under the NUG’s Ministry of Defense. On 16 March, the NUG’s Military region-1, reported that a combined force of resistance groups engaged in gunfire fights with Burma army and Pyusawhtee PMF troops in tow villages near Kalay town the day before. On 15 March, resistance groups attacked the Burma army and Pyusawhtee PMF in Aung Myin Tha and Kyaung Taik villages. Resistance groups attacked and seized Kyaung…
Three civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were killed by Burma army shelling in Pyin Khon Lay village of northern Kalay Township in Sagaing Region, according to local sources. On 16 March, a combined force of People’s Defense Forces attacked the base of the Pyusawhtee People’s Militia Force (Pyusawhtee PMF) in Kyaung Taik village in northern Kalay Township. In response, Burma army soldiers based in Kalay town launched airstrikes and artillery attacks to support of the Pyusawhtee PMF. Some shells landed in Pyin Khon Lay village, killing three civilians. “The artillery shelling killed three people in Pyin Khon Lay village. Another…
Two civilians were killed and four were injured by a Burma army airstrike in the Taik Nel-3 area of Mindat Township in southern Chin State, according to local sources. The Information Department of the Mindat People’s Administration for Mindat Township reported that the Burma army’s jet fighter dropped bombs on the Taik Nel-3 area around 12:30 p.m. on 15 March. The airstrike killed a 40-year-old mother and her six-year-old daughter. Those injured were a seven-year-old, a ten-year-old, a school teacher and a 70-year-old man. “No fighting was reported in the area that day, I don’t know why they intentionally…
Wells are dry and drinking water is in short supply for Internally Displaced People (IDP) in the southern Kalay Township of Sagaing Region, according to local humanitarian volunteers. Many IDPs are now suffering from diarrhea and other ailments. “These IDPs need humanitarian aid, with the priority being clean water. There are many IDPs in the camp, the groundwater wells are now drought because it is summer time. There is not enough water for all the IDPs. Many IDPs are suffering from diarrhea. Children and elderly people are also suffering from sore throats, coughing and sneezing,” a male volunteer helping IDPs…
Resistance forces in Kalay Township collected the bodies of three dead Burma army soldiers following clashes on 10 March, according to a statement from the No-1 Military Region, which operates under the National Unity Government’s (NUG) Ministry of Defense. Weapons and ammunition abandoned by the junta troops were also seized. On 10 March, a combined force of resistance groups exchanged gunfire with Burma army and Pyusawhtee People’s Militia Force (Pyusawhtee PMF) troops in Kan Thayar village of Kalay Township in Sagaing Region. During the clash resistance groups captured 24 assault rifles, 24 magazines, 1200 bullets, two landmines, and other military…