Revolutionary forces led by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) have successfully captured the military council’s Maw Phar Thu camp located in KNU Brigade 7 territory, Myawaddy Township, Karen State. The offensive began on April 18, and the camp was finally seized on the evening of April 19. This strategic military installation, situated along the Thai-Myanmar border, served as a crucial observation post monitoring cross-border movements and activities in the area.
During the battle, military council troops fled the camp, and detailed information regarding casualties and seized weapons remains unavailable, according to KNLA sources. The camp’s location in terrain that makes ground reinforcement difficult posed significant challenges for military council forces during the confrontation. The successful capture of this installation represents a strategic victory for the revolutionary forces in their ongoing resistance against the military council’s control of the border region.
The fighting has forced 215 local residents from Maw Phar Thu village to seek refuge across the border in Thailand. In response to the escalating situation, Thai military forces have increased security measures along the border area, as reported by Thai media outlets. The ongoing conflict continues to disrupt civilian lives in the region, with local residents expressing growing concerns about deteriorating security conditions and the impact on their daily lives. The situation highlights the continuing challenges faced by border communities caught in the midst of the conflict between revolutionary forces and the military council.
