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At least 20 civilians, including a child and four women, have been killed by concealed landmines in Chin State, where fighting has escalated since the 2021 coup, according to the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO). During the same period, 37 people, including three children and eleven women, have been seriously wounded by explosives planted by armed groups in the state. Two of these civilians were injured by mines laid by resistance groups; the rest were placed by the Burma army. “During Burma army patrols, they often stay in civilian villages. Sometimes they sleep in the church and plant landmines before…
The Military Council has reportedly installed five CCTV cameras in Hakha, the capital of Chin State, to monitor the activities of the Chin resistance. Salai Mang Hare Liang, the project manager of the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO), said the cameras were strategically placed in the town, near government offices, the chief minister’s residence, and on a street leading to a church, and expects the regime to install more cameras. “Burma army camps, police stations, and government department offices have all been attacked in Hakha”, where fighting occurs frequently, he said. An anonymous source mentioned that prior to the 2021…
Since the military coup in Burma, 95 churches and other religious buildings in Chin State have been destroyed by the Military Council through shelling and bombardments from planes or helicopters, according to the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO). “They deliberately targeted religious buildings in Chin State, where many displaced Chin people have sought refuge in churches,” said Salai Mang Hare Liang, CHRO’s project manager. The regime has also targeted other facilities where civilians are present, including five hospitals and clinics, four schools, and numerous villages within the state, he added. “According to the Geneva Convention, they should refrain from attacking…
With the reappointment of security and border affairs ministers across Burma, including in Chin State, resistance groups have speculated on what this may mean for the region. Many assume that the Military Council will launch fresh offensives after the former minister Col Han Win Aung failed to stop the armed resistance forces from becoming stronger in Chin State. “It indicates they have some problems,” says Salai Htet Ni, spokesperson of Chin National Front/Chin National Army. “They will try to increase military activities to control more territory,” he told Khonumthung News. He predicts fighting to accelerate in Hakha and Thangtlang townships.…
Displaced villagers in Kalay Township are facing continued food insecurity as the ruling Military Council hinders food donations from reaching them. Meanwhile, soaring food prices, a trend seen throughout the country, compound their struggles. Given that it is currently between harvest seasons, a committee member assisting in Kalay Township has reported significant difficulties in procuring food for the displaced residents, thanks to increased costs. For instance, a bag of rice now costs $62. While some have managed to secure daily work plowing the fields of farms, their wages are insufficient to feed their families. The man hopes for more donations…
A 30-year-old Chin woman died after being beaten by soldiers from the Military Council during an interrogation in Kalay town. Ma Doh Dik Hui, from the village of Pyi Taw Tha, was stopped at a military checkpoint while riding her motorcycle with a friend in late August. During the interrogation, soldiers beat her head until she was bleeding without any provocation. After the assault, they stole her bike, mobile phone, and wallet before releasing her. An anonymous source close to her family said that a week later, Ma Doh Dik Hui began experiencing severe headaches and body pain while eating…
Villagers affected by the conflict in four townships of Chin State have been provided over 30 million kyat ($14k) in emergency relief from Network For Chin Community Development (NCCD). NCCD deputy director U Simon said, “As we are unable to provide humanitarian aid for everyone in Chin State at the same time, we chose to prioritize areas for providing aid.” At the end of August, NCCD delivered basic food items like rice, cooking oil, and salt to displaced people living in eight villages in Hakha, Thangtlang, Mindat, and Kanpetlet townships. And in May, the group helped people in 10 villages…
The Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC), an international group against deadly explosives that have caused numerous civilian casualties around the world, said Burma’s ruling Military Council has produced and used the bombs during the war against resistance groups in Chin, Karenni, Karen, and Shan states over the last 13 months. In its report, CMC, which has branches in over 100 countries, reported finding evidence of Burma army’s cluster bombs during attacks between February 2021 and early June 2023. Although the army used these types of munitions about 10 years ago, they weren’t producing them in the country, the organization found. On…
On Sunday, the Chin Resistance attacked a Military Council column and its proxy force, Pyawsawhtee People’s Militia Force (PMF), while the 80 soldiers were patrolling in Anouk Gangaw in Magwe Division. “Local villagers requested us not to shoot heavy weapons into the village if it wasn’t necessary, so we attacked them with light weapons. They suffered some casualties, including an officer. I am sure that at least three Burma army soldiers were killed during the clash,” said Lu Hla, spokesperson for the Yaw People’s Defence Force (PDF). He said at least eight enemy soldiers were wounded, while one of their…