{"id":5871,"date":"2025-04-28T07:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T00:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/?p=5871"},"modified":"2025-04-28T07:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T00:45:28","slug":"kokang-forces-speak-out-on-lashio-withdrawal-for-the-first-time-life-among-the-earthquake-ruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/2025\/04\/kokang-forces-speak-out-on-lashio-withdrawal-for-the-first-time-life-among-the-earthquake-ruins\/","title":{"rendered":"Kokang Forces Speak Out on Lashio Withdrawal for the First Time; Life Among the Earthquake Ruins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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“Myanmar Spring Chronicle \u2013 April 26 Overview”<\/strong>, published by MoeMaKa<\/em> on April 27, 2025:<\/p>\n

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Kokang Forces Speak Out on Lashio Withdrawal for the First Time; Life Among the Earthquake Ruins<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The MNDAA (Kokang Army)<\/strong> has publicly commented for the first time on their withdrawal from Lashio<\/strong>, citing political pressure<\/strong> as the reason. This statement was not issued as a formal military or political communiqu\u00e9 but was included in a broader announcement concerning the evacuation of medical personnel and supplies<\/strong> from Lashio General Hospital.<\/p>\n

In the statement, the MNDAA explained that due to external political pressure<\/strong>\u2014implicitly referencing China<\/strong>\u2014they were compelled to withdraw from Lashio. The announcement also clarified criticisms from locals about the removal of equipment, stating that only about 20%<\/strong> of necessary medical supplies and machinery were transported out.<\/p>\n

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Background to the Withdrawal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The MNDAA had captured Lashio, including the Northeastern Regional Military Command headquarters<\/strong>, on August 3, 2024<\/strong>, during the peak of Operation 1027<\/strong>. They controlled Lashio for over eight months<\/strong>, until formally handing it back to the junta on April 22, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Unlike earlier territorial gains during Operation 1027, which were achieved through combat, Lashio was handed over through negotiation, pressure, and agreement<\/strong>\u2014marking the first time since the coup that a major city and military base were surrendered this way.<\/p>\n

Although there are no verified figures on combatant casualties, it is known that over 100 civilians died<\/strong> during the fighting in Lashio, with many more injured.<\/p>\n

Lashio held strategic and symbolic importance\u2014both commercially and militarily\u2014making the withdrawal a significant moment<\/strong> that raises questions about the political and military goals of Operation 1027.<\/p>\n

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Implications for the Resistance Alliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The withdrawal has also triggered reflection among allied forces, including PDF units and other ethnic armed groups that had assisted in the capture of Lashio. Future collaborations between the MNDAA, other EAOs, and PDF forces may require clearer negotiation and agreement on objectives and outcomes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Some participating forces may have joined primarily for military gain<\/strong>, while others acted with the broader Spring Revolution<\/strong> in mind. The differing motivations could impact future military alliances.<\/p>\n

The Lashio withdrawal thus serves as a serious lesson<\/strong>: when coordinating joint operations, all sides must align on political as well as military goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The Broader Earthquake Aftermath<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another key story of the day:
More data has emerged regarding the March 28 earthquake<\/strong> centered in Sagaing.<\/p>\n

According to the Disaster Management Center (DMC)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n