Kachin people’s militias under KIA’s 6th Battalion on Sept 7 fought Burmese army’s 235th Light Infantry Battalion troops at Lamung Tu village at around 5:45 am. On the same day, Kachin people’s militias (MHH) under KIA’s 20th Battalion attacked a Burmese army convoy at Nga Nawng, located between Dum Bang and Hkra Yang, at around […]
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Alleged Mugger Arrested in Myitkyina’s Shatapru Quarter by Pat Jasan Volunteers
While conducting a drug raid in Myitkyina’s Shatapru quarter on August 31 at around 1:00 a.m., members of the Pat Jasan (PJ – A vigilante group dedicated to drug eradication in Kachin State) seized a gang member involved in beating and robbing of passerby along Japan road. One of the five gang members was captured […]
Skirmishes Continue in Western and Southeastern Kachin State, Locals Forced to Serve as Guides For Burmese Army
Skirmishes continue between Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Burmese army troops in western and southeastern Kachin State. A battle took place between KIA’s 14th Battalion troops and and Burmese army’s 298th Light Infantry Battalion troops led by Lt. Myat Khaing Tun at Nawng Mi village in Hpakant Township on Aug 24 at 2:40 am. According […]
Kasung IDPs Return Home, Church Money Robbed by Burmese Army Troops
The Kasung and Zup Mai Yang IDPs who had recently been taking shelter in Lambraw Yang reportedly returned to their respective villages on August 22 evening, the KLN has learned. After community prayer services were held in Lambraw Yang churches on August 22 morning, with assistance from Peace Creation Group (PCG), United Nations and several […]
Members of Kachin Aid Convoy Attacked and Abducted by Burmese Police
Members of the Hpakant-based Myusha Zinlum Hpung (MZH), one of the several Kachin humanitarian groups assisting Kachin state’s internally displaced peoples (IDPs), were reportedly stopped and harassed for several hours along Kamaing-Dumbang highway by Burmese authorities on August 17. The KLN has learnt that the MZH volunteers with 8 aid vehicles were heading their way […]
Burmese Army Raids Kasung Village, Civilians Killed or Wounded
A surprise attack on civilians at Kasung village, just a few miles west of Kachin State’s capital Myitkyina by Burmese army troops on August 11 forced villagers to flee their homes in terror leaving their belongings and livestock behind. Almost everyone from Kasung has now reached Lambraw Yang where the newly minted IDPs are taking […]