- Myanmar
Min MaungFebruary 7, 2024TNLA announces mandatory enlistment law
The ethnic armed group’s draft policy, which requires all able-bodied youth of Palaung (Ta’ang) ethnicity to serve in their forces, does not specify the required duration of service
- Myanmar
Min MaungFebruary 5, 2024Kachin Independence Army captures two junta camps in one day
Accompanied by the Kachin People's Defence Force, the KIA overruns a strategic post outside of Hpakant town, as well as another site in Mansi Township
- Myanmar
Maung Shwe WahMin MaungFebruary 1, 2024At least 15 civilians killed in clashes in Mongmit, Shan State
Within a week after fighting in Mongmit began, rescue volunteers found 57 bodies in the town’s ruins, 15 of which were confirmed to be civilians
- In-Depth
Jessy WolfMin MaungJanuary 24, 2024Anti-junta group moves quickly to take over administration of captured towns in northern Shan State
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army has taken advantage of a Chinese-brokered ceasefire to consolidate control over its recently expanded territory
- Myanmar
Min MaungJanuary 22, 2024Kachin forces capture military camp outside jade-rich town of Hpakant
The KIA and Kachin PDF seize a military post southwest of the Kachin State town weeks after their initial attack on the site




