Matupi Chinland Defense Force’s (CDF) Brigade 1 has announced its affiliation with the Chin Brotherhoods Alliance. “Our policies align with those of the Chin Brotherhoods Alliance, and thus, we are committed to collaborating and working in tandem with them,” stated a communications officer from the brigade. In a recent statement released on its third anniversary, Matupi CDF’s Brigade-1 expressed its dedication to the armed resistance against the Military Council, emphasizing the need to work for the establishment of a federal union and the attainment of equality for ethnic groups in Chin State and Burma. “We will intensify our military efforts…
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A Burma army artillery shell struck a drug rehabilitation centre operated by a church group in Kalay Township, Sagaing Region, claiming the lives of at least four individuals on the evening of April 5. A man associated with a civil society group reported that the victims were killed instantly when the shell landed in the compound of Chhan Chhuahna Rûn. Additionally, ten people sustained injuries, with two of them in critical condition. The army also deployed drones to drop bombs in the area. The rehabilitation centre, accommodating over 200 residents, has been operational since 2012. The deceased individuals are identified…
The regime injured children and adults with cluster bombs dropped on a village in Mindat Township by a jet fighter, according to the local People’s Administration. The airstrike injured a 2-year-old girl, a 4-year-old boy, two women, and a man in Ouk Chai village in the Taik Nel 13 area on April 3. Twelve houses were completely destroyed by the cluster bombs. A school, teacher’s residence, and other homes were also damaged. Pieces of the bombs left over from the blast pose further dangers to residents as they can cause additional explosions in the village. The People’s Administration has issued…
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…
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…