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Resistance Groups Claim 15 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Clashes

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Karen National Liberation Army and Kachin Independence Army have reported successful attacks on regime forces in Karen State and Sagaing Region.

Revolution Against Myanmar Junta Will Strengthen in Dry Season: KNU

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Padoh Saw Taw Nee, the Karen National Union’s external affairs chief, says the regime has weak, demoralized troops and its administration has broken down in many areas.

Myanmar Military Light Infantry Battalion Refuses to Fight After Taking Heavy Casualties

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Junta defectors said Light Infantry Battalion 102 disobeyed orders to advance during fierce fighting with resistance forces in Karen State.

Resistance Groups Seized Nearly 90 Myanmar Junta Outposts Since Coup

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Observers say the regime’s control is increasingly confined to urban areas and major roads.

Over 2,500 Myanmar Junta Forces Killed This Year in Karen State

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Burma

By Nora Aung

As regime losses mount, the Karen National Union said that the combat ability and will to win of junta forces has declined dramatically.

Karen Resistance Group Claims Another Victory Over Myanmar Junta Troops

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Burma

By Nora Aung

The Cobra Column says it killed at least eight soldiers near the Thai border who were trying to reach troops injured earlier in the week.

Resistance: Myanmar Junta Launches 125 Airstrikes to Defend Key Outpost

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime says its forces continue to hold the Ukayit Hta outpost near the Thai border.

Myanmar Regime's Reinforcements to Strategic Outpost Attacked; Seven Killed

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Online videos show Karen resistance fighters boasting about their easy victory over regime troops.

Myanmar Junta Using Massive Airstrikes to Defend Strategic Outpost 

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Junta jets have entered Thai airspace while flying multiple missions as regime struggles to defend strategic outpost near Myanmar-Thailand border.

Nearly 7,000 Civilians in Mon State Flee Myanmar Junta Raids and Shelling

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Fighting is breaking out in Mon State after Karen National Liberation Army and resistance ambushes.  

Myanmar Junta Extends Peace Invites As Major Armed Groups Shun

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Several armed groups that are currently fighting the regime snubbed Min Aung Hlaing’s earlier invite to talks. 

Ethnic Karen Fighters Take Control of Lower Myanmar Townships

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Karen National Union has told residents of two townships in Bago Region that they no longer have to engage with the junta administration in those areas.

Myanmar Junta Weakening: Karen Rebels

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Karen National Union says the regime is now too weak to defend key assets in Karen State.

Deputy Commander Killed as KNLA Seize Strategic Army Base in Southeast Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The battle for Thay Baw Boe camp was another victory for the ethnic Karen fighters who have overrun several army camps in Karen State since last year.

Over 350 Junta Troops Killed in April in Southeast Myanmar 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Intense fighting took place in Karen State over the Thingyan Water Festival as ethnic Karen fighters clashed with regime forces.