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…
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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…
The headman of Pasing village and his brother were detained by the Maraland Defense Force (MDF) in Mara territory near Lailengpi town of Chin State, according to the Secretary of the MDF. The MDF is the armed wing of the Maraland Territorial Council (MTC). Ko Duwun, Secretary of the MDF, confirmed that they have detained Pasing village headman U Kyaw Aung and his brother U Ra Khel since 9 March when MDF troops arrested them at their home. Ko Duwun explained that they have not arrested the two men, but have only detained them to prevent them from sharing information…
The plans for the public administration of Paletwa Township announced by the United League of Arakan (ULA) – the political wing of the Arakan Army (AA) – are not being done “the right way,” says U Pa Thang the Prime Minister of the Chinland Government. “This is not the right way for AA to implement its administration in Paletwa Township. It can cause inter-ethnic conflict in the future. It is better for them to not implement public administration in Paletwa. We will resolve this issue through political talks,” U Pa Thang told Khonumthung News. U Pa Thang said that issues…
The Kanpetlet Chinland Defense Force (Kanpetlet CDF) has officially joined the Chin Brotherhood Alliances, according to a statement released by the Chin Brotherhood Alliance on 6 March 2024. The announcement followed multiple meetings between the Kanpetlet CDF and the Chin Brotherhood Alliance. In its statement, the Chin Brotherhood Alliance said that its members would cooperate with other organizations and individuals from Burma and abroad on Chin national affairs and union affairs. The Alliance said that it will cooperate with other organizations until the establishment of future government which is based on the norms and values of democracy. The Chin Brotherhood…