The Myawaddy clashes erupted on 1 June 2021, when Myanmar Army and Karen BGF crossed into DKBA-5 territory in retaliation for the latter group capturing three police officers and a firefighter from Waw Lay Township.[2] According to DKBA Major General Kyaw Thet, KNLA, PDF, and BGF defectors participated in the battle. During the fighting, a Myanmar Army artillery shell landed in Thailand, but did not explode.[3]
| Myawaddy Clashes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of the Myanmar civil war (2021–present) and internal conflict in Myanmar | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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 People's Defense Force | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
 Min Aung Hlaing Saw Chit Thu | |||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 4 ABSDF members captured | 3 police officers captured | ||||||
| 1 firefighter captured; 400 villagers fled to Thailand | |||||||
On 2 November 2021, the Myanmar Army raided an ABSDF liaison office and arrested four staff members on unknown charges.
As clashes erupted into December 2021, the Thai Border Patrol Police strengthened security around Mae Sot after more stray shells landed in Thailand. Thai soldiers also visited refugee camps to provide aid.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Myanmar Junta Raids Rebel Group’s Office Near Thai Border. The Irrawaddy November 3, 2021.
- ^ Burma Army Fights DKBA and its Allies – 600 Villagers Displaced in Myawaddy Township. Karen News. June 2, 2021
- ^ Junta’s artillery shells fired during Myawaddy clash land in Thailand June 2, 2021. Myanmar Now.
- ^ Tight security in Mae Sot after clashes break out in Myawaddy December 25, 2021. The Nation
- ^ Naresuan Force helps Tak villagers affected by Myanmar conflict December 28, 2021. The Nation.
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