19-Year-Old Civilian Killed in Tatmadaw, TNLA Clash in Kutkai
A 19-year-old man was killed in fighting between the Tatmadaw and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in the Tarmohnye area of Kutkai Township, northern Shan State this week.The clash occurred near Mongsi village at around 3:30 p.m. on August 13…
KAREN MARTYRS’ DAY: Monopoly concept of the term “martyr” by NLD-led government?
Amid official warning from the authorities not to use the term martyr in Ayeyarwady and Yangon, on the occasion of honouring the Karen fallen leader Saw Ba Oo Gyi as Karen Martyrs’ Day, the Karen went ahead with holding the ceremonies using the word de…
Damaged Goktwin Bridge Fixed Just Days After Clashes
Cars were allowed to cross the Goktwin Bridge, connecting Mandalay Region with Shan State, as of Tuesday, following damage to the structure in due to fighting between the Burma Army and the Northern Alliance of ethnic armed groups. Joint forces belongi…
RCSS, TNLA Fight Following Northern Alliance Strikes in Northern Shan State
The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) clashed in Nawng Khio on Thursday evening, following TNLA attacks on transportation infrastructure and tollgates in the region.The fighting occurred between Man…
Militia Leader, Wife Killed at Home in Northern Shan State
An unidentified armed group attacked the home of the leader of the Mong Yang People’s Militia Force (PMF) in Lashio Township on Tuesday, killing both him and his wife. According to local civil society groups, the attack on the house in Man Kawng villag…
Attack on Military Academy Part of a ‘Counter Defensive’ Operation, Northern Alliance Says
‘The army has launched offensive operations in our area. Clashes have become more intensified. Our movement area is getting narrower,’ a TNLA spokesperson said. Joint forces belonging to the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the Myanmar National …
Thousands of IDPs Seek Refuge in Shan State Monasteries
More than 2,000 people have sought refuge in northern Shan State monasteries because of ongoing fighting, according to local sources. Joint forces belonging to the Arakan Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta’ang National Liberatio…
Highway to Northern Shan State Closed Following Northern Alliance Strike
The national highway to northern Shan State has been cut off following attacks by members of the Northern Alliance of ethnic armed groups on strategic locations in Nawng Khio Township. Joint forces belonging to the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA…
ETHNIC CONFLICT ESCALATION: NA-B raids in Pyin Oo Lwin and Nawngkhio
In the pre-dawn early hours of August 15, three members out four belonging to the Northern Alliance Burma (NA-B), the Arakan Army (AA), Myanmar National Democratic Army (MNDAA) also known as Kokang and Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) launched a…