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In 2021, new village-based, loosely organised militia groups collectively known as the Pyusawhti emerged. These militias, officially called People's militias , [ 7 ] were formed by supporters of the military of Myanmar and those suspected to be its supporters, who feared attacks by the resistance forces, most of which later turned into the ...
He has since expanded his network throughout Sagaing, where there are now at least 77 pro-junta militia groups. [1] [7] [8] Following the fall of Lashio in August 2024, U Wasawa urged the military to bomb the northern part of Shan State, controlled by the Three Brotherhood Alliance, stating that it would be better if only the land remained. [9]
[1] [2] [3] He is a member of the now defunct Ma Ba Tha (Patriotic Association of Myanmar), a nationalist group advocating for the protection of Buddhism in Myanmar. [4] Pauk Ko Taw has had a significant influence on top military generals in the Mandalay Region and has led the military-backed Pyusawhti militias in both the Magway and Mandalay ...
Pyusawhti militias [5] (2021-present) Opponents: State opponents. Union of Myanmar (until 1991) Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (until 1988) Union of Burma (until 1962) Non-state opponents. Karenni Nationalities Defence Force; Pa-O National Liberation Army; People's Defence Force; Shan State Army - North (2024-present) Battles and wars
Cadets of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) preparing for military drills at the group's headquarters in Laiza, Kachin State.. The following is a list of non-state armed groups involved in the internal conflict in Myanmar, officially called ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) by the government of Myanmar.
The town of Buthidaung in Rakhine state, Myanmar's largest settlement of minority Rohingya, was on fire and under attack. “All I could see was fire,” said the 30-year-old Rohingya.
As targeted personnel attacks increased, around 50 Myanmar junta personnel and Pyusawhti militia members were reportedly killed during raids and ambushes by PDF across three townships in Sagaing Region on 9 February 2022. [12] The PDF ambushed flotillas transporting supplies and soldiers, setting at least one flotilla on fire. [13]
Flames could be seen where a military helicopter made an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton on Friday, causing police to warn drivers of potential traffic delays along Interstate 5. All four crew ...