The Chin Brotherhood and the Chinland Council say they are joining forces to block a junta convoy advancing into northern Chin State from the town of Kalay in Sagaing Region.
The move was announced during an online press conference on Wednesday, where it was revealed that the convoy, consisting of 15 vehicles and carrying more than 200 ground troops, left Kalay on May 20.
The Chin Brotherhood’s spokesperson, Salai Yaw Mang, told reporters that the convoy had entered the state through Khaikam, a town in Tedim Township some seven miles west of Kalay.
“It originated in Kalay, moved through Khaikam, and is currently positioned at Mualpi, where fighting has been ongoing since late May,” he said, referring to a village in Tedim Township less than eight miles by road west of Khaikam.
He added that the resistance forces aim to prevent the convoy from reaching the village of Taingen. . .
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