Month: October 2024

Formation of the Kayan National Army (KNA)

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 29 Overview(MoeMaKa) October 30, 2024 Formation of the Kayan National Army (KNA) The Kayan National Army (KNA) was officially formed on October 29, bringing together Kayan armed groups from areas within Karenni State (formerly Kayah…

BPLA Moving from Eastern Myanmar to Sagaing Region

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 28 (MoeMaKa) October 29, 2024 The Bamar People’s Liberation Army (BPLA), formed within months of the military takeover in 2021, is reportedly preparing to establish a base in the central region. BPLA founder and current…

A Year After the 1027 Operation: Transformations

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scene on October 27 (MoeMaKa) October 28, 2024 A Year After the 1027 Operation: Transformations It has now been a year since October 27 of last year, when three ethnic armed groups in northern Shan State,…

Case Filed with Four Charges Against Than Shwe’s Son-in-Law

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scene from October 26(MoeMaKa) October 27, 2024 Case Filed with Four Charges Against Than Shwe’s Son-in-Law In recent days, Dr. Nay Soe Maung, the son-in-law of General Than Shwe, who ruled Myanmar from 1993 to 2010…

MNDAA Leader’s Meeting in China; Military Council’s Goal to Retake Lashio

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 25 Scene(MoeMaKa) October 26, 2024 MNDAA Leader’s Meeting in China; Military Council’s Goal to Retake Lashio As the “Operation 1027” joint offensive by three armed groups marks its first anniversary, the military council is taking…

The impact of skyrocketing food and consumer goods prices is severely affecting the public in Myanmar

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 24 Scene(MoeMaKa) October 25, 2024 The impact of skyrocketing food and consumer goods prices is severely affecting the public in Myanmar For most people living in the country, conflict-related dangers, such as life-threatening risks from…

Pressure on Northern Shan Armed Groups by Both the Military Junta and China, Four Bombings in Lashio in a Single Day

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 23rd View(MoeMaKa) October 24, 2024 Pressure on Northern Shan Armed Groups by Both the Military Junta and China, Four Bombings in Lashio in a Single Day Following the takeover of Lashio in late July and…

Drone Attack on KNU Headquarters and the Southern Front

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 22 Perspective(MoeMaKa) October 23, 2024 Drone Attack on KNU Headquarters and the Southern Front On the morning of October 22, a drone attack involving four drones bombed the headquarters of the KNU (Karen National Union)…

Military Junta Forces Launch Counteroffensive from Defense in Northern Shan, Brutal Killings in Buthidaung Township

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 21 Scene(MoeMaKa) – October 22, 2024 Military Junta Forces Launch Counteroffensive from Defense in Northern Shan, Brutal Killings in Buthidaung Township In Northern Shan State, following the start of Operation 1027 in late October of…

The Russian Navy, which includes warships, has been involved in military exercises with Myanmar’s

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 20th Scene(MoeMaKa) October 21, 2024 The Russian Navy, which includes warships, has been involved in military exercises with Myanmar’s military regime, as they strive to regain control of southern parts of the Yae Township. In…

China’s Growing Involvement in Myanmar’s Situation, Attack on Chinese Consulate in Mandalay

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 19 Scene(MoeMaKa) October 20, 2024 China’s Growing Involvement in Myanmar’s Situation, Attack on Chinese Consulate in Mandalay Since the second phase of Operation 1027 began in late July, following changes in the control of territories…

The Cost of War and Taxes

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 18 (MoeMaKa) October 19, 2024 The Cost of War and Taxes As Myanmar enters three and a half years of renewed armed conflict, armed groups have been forced to find various ways to finance their…

Capturing Lay Kay Kaw & Crimes in Mandalay

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 17 Scene (MoeMaKa) October 18, 2024 Capturing Lay Kay Kaw & Crimes in Mandalay On October 17, KNU and allied forces captured the artillery hill of Lay Kay Kaw after over three months of fighting,…

When Will a Solution Be Found for the Rohingya Issue in Rakhine State?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – October 16th Scene(MoeMaKa, October 17, 2024) When Will a Solution Be Found for the Rohingya Issue in Rakhine State? The interim leader of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, recently proposed creating a UN-guaranteed safe zone in Rakhine State…