Three women used as human minesweepers
Jul 7, 2008 - Burmese troops have forced 20 villagers from Thiridah and Daw Weiraw to help transport military rations and weapons from the Pon River to the Hteeyutaung army camp. Three women were amongst the women recruited as porters. more »
Burmese troops and KA clash: 2 killed
Jun 18, 2008 - A gunfight broke out this morning between Burmese troops from LIB no. 426, under the command of military central command no. 7, and a platoon of Karenni army from the 3rd Battalion. According to a report from a KA senior officer the clash took place between Mae Phya and Tarwah, Teelon village tract, Loikaw Township at 06:40 a.m. The gunfire lasted about 20 minutes. Two Burmese privates were killed and three others were wounded. No injuries were reported amongst the KA troops. more »
BA shell village & impose harsh conditions on villagers
Jun 18, 2008 - Burmese troops based in Phukrakhu temporary military camp have laid land-mines, shelled homes and are imposing onerous demands on nearby villages. more »
Gunfight following arrest of villagers
Jun 13, 2008 - A gunfight broke out on June 13 between Burmese troops from IB no. 250, commanded by Ye Htun, and a Karenni Army column, led by battalion 2-IC Bae Reh. According to a local official the fighting took place between Kalah Leh and Lyadu villages, Shadaw Township. The exchange of fire started at 16:00 and lasted one and a half hours. more »
Mar 26, 2008 - A ten-minute long skirmish broke out between a platoon of Karenni army soldiers and Burmese troops from LIB no. 336 commanded by Captain Sein Thwin. According to reports from a senior KA officer the fire fight took place near Loiphi, Shadaw township on March 25 at 12:30 p.m. more »
Burmese troops kill villager and seize Cash and Livestock
Mar 16, 2008 - A Kwakee villager has been beaten to dead by Burmese troops from LIB no. 367, commanded by Major Than Ngae. A senor Karenni Army official reported that Hae Moo Htoo, aged 47, was staying in his farm-hut when he was killed. more »
Older stories:Karen Splinter Group returns to Mainstream KNU
Gunfight breaks out between KA and Burmese troops
Cease-fire group soldiers defect to KA
Manhunt for runaway Burmese troops
Women taken as Porters by Burmese troops
Burmese troops demand Money and Livestock from villagers
Burmese troops arrest headman; force villagers to carry military supplies
Burmese troops plant more Landmines in the Border areas
Burmese Army Soldier Surrenders to the KA
Villagers Forbidden to leave Village and Threatened
