The Burma Army killed six civilians and a KNLA soldier the past two weeks by using 120mm mortars, landmines and Y-12 aircraft. 

Burma Army attacked the civilians (including IDPs) in Kler Lwe Htoo District, killing six villagers and harming another seven villagers. In Ler Doh Township, Burma Army fired 81mm mortars into Thu Ka Bee IDP camp on Dec. 17, killing two IDPs and injuring another two. On Dec. 19, the Burma Army fired four 120mm mortars into Taung Kin Village, injuring a man in the leg. Burma Army fired 120mm mortars into The Kyaw Pauk Village twice on Dec. 25, killing two children and harming one woman. On Dec. 28, in Wei Daw Ko (Yin Den Gone), Burma Army fired 120mm mortars into the village, killing a villager and injuring two villagers, who were treated by medics.

In Mone Township, from Dec. 20-21, two villagers from Nge Nwa Seik and Pyin Ma Pin, were severely injured by a Burma Army landmine. In Hsaw Htee Township, on Dec. 22, at Shwe Gyin Town, the Burma Army shot and killed a villager while he was talking on his phone.

In Mu Traw District, the Burma military used Y-12 aircraft and 120mm mortars, killing one Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) soldier and some livestock. In Dwe Loh Township, on Christmas (Dec. 25), near Taw Thu Kla and Pah Lo Doh Villages, a Burma military Y-12 aircraft dropped 28 bombs (including 120mm mortar bombs) killing five cows and injuring one. Two bombs landed in Taw Thu Kla monastery area. The Burma Army from Ker Ter Tee fired 120mm mortars using Y12 aircraft to attack Taw Thu Kla village, from Dec. 29 to 30, harming one KNLA soldier. Rangers gave medical treatment and took good care of him, but he died from his severe injuries.

The Burma Army launched ground attacks, artillery, and airstrikes in Dooplaya and Doo Tha Htoo districts, particularly at civilian targets, though often in conjunction with perceived threats to their military camps. Rangers supported the Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army (KNU/KNLA) and affected civilians with medical treatment and relief supplies.

In Dooplaya District, Burma Army Light Infantry Batallion (LIB) 210 under Light Infantry Division (LID) 22, supported by Artillery Battalions 316 and 317, burned and destroyed civilians’ houses near Lutt Shan, Yetagon, Payaw He’, Zee Nha Pin Villages in Win Yay Township between Sept. 27 – Dec. 20, after failing to reinforce their troops at Annan Kwin Camp. After LIB 210 withdrew the Burma Army has been dropping bombs, incendiary bombs, and using artillery, which has further damaged civilian houses.

The Burma Army was particularly active with artillery in Dooplaya between Dec. 17 – 21, killing a civilian, wounding two civilians, and damaging property after they fired artillery rounds without discretion into civilian areas. The Burma Army fired 155mm artillery in Payaw He Village on Dec. 17 and wounded a villager in the stomach. Separately, on the same day, the Burma Army Artillery Battalions 316 and 317 fired 120mm mortars into Win Htaung Village, killing a villager and wounding another in the arm. A woman’s house was damaged when the Burma Army Infantry Battalion (IB) 13 (led by Colonel Se Yan Naung) fired six 120mm mortars into Htee Phaw Lay Waw Village on Dec. 20. Also on Dec. 20th, the Burma Army fired two 120mm mortar shells in Natt Chaung Phyar Village, damaging a man’s farm. Lastly, at Thanpayar Village (Panaw Ka Le’ Khee) the Burma Army damaged a man’s farm on Dec. 21 by firing 155mm artillery.

Regarding small arms engagements, the Burma Army and Cobra Column of the KNLA clashed on Dec. 26, in Kaw T’ree Township, with some casualties reported on the KNLA side. Ranger teams are reporting that many Burma Army soldiers want to surrender there but cannot because their commander has not let them.

Rangers have been assisting the KNU/KNLA while supporting civilians with relief supplies and programs, providing more than 265,000 baht in financial aid. Ranger teams shared the good news of Jesus everywhere with the locals, and gave out more than 25 audio Bibles. The Rangers encouraged the IDPs near Noh Chu Neh Village by providing dental treatment to over 70 patients and giving medical supplies to the villagers.

In Doo Tha Htoo District, the Burma Army fired heavy weapons, fired small arms, and launched airstrikes at villages (Hte Tha Lay, Hte Ka Har Me, Nu Pha Hte, and Baw Kyaw Le) surrounding the Ka Taingti Burma Army camp in December, resulting in 145 civilians displaced. The IDPs are in urgent need of healthcare and food. Burma Army Artillery Battalion 310 fired a 120mm mortar on Dec. 19, in Win Ka Law Village in Kyaikto Township. The mortar landed in a house, killing a man and critically injuring another man.

On Dec. 27, at 1545 hours, a Burma military jet fighter attacked civilians in Pi King Village, Phekhon Township, southern Shan State, with two 500lb bombs and four missiles. The airstrike wounded three civilians and damaged eight homes and three trucks. Karenni Rangers responded to the airstrike and helped evacuate civilians away from the site of the attack. 

From Dec. 2 to 17 Karenni Rangers trained 130 Karenni resistance soldiers in tactical first aid, map reading, rope bridges and rappelling, physical fitness and reconnaissance.

A Burma military airstrike killed civilians and destroyed buildings in Falam Township. An FBR team trained and led students to provide medical and humanitarian aid.

Burma military jets conducted airstrikes on Nov. 26 on a medical center in Lumte Village, killing six civilians (one nurse) and wounding six civilians. The attack also destroyed a church and four houses near the medical center.

In late November, an FBR team trained 32 students in tactical medical care, human rights reporting, spiritual leadership, and Good Life Club (GLC) program presentation. After the training, students were divided into two teams. One team conducted GLC programs while the other team provided front line medical care. The GLC team conducted five GLC programs in Falam Township, serving 383 people with songs, skits, games, basic health education, clothing, snacks, and Gospel presentations.

​Please pray for the God’s healing in Lumte Village in the aftermath of the Burma military strike there.

Please pray for Eman and her seven-year-old daughter, Yara, as they face a long road to healing after a brutal attack and ongoing challenges.

Her seven-year-old daughter, Yara, was the victim of an attempted homicide, when a relative attacked her with a knife, leaving her with a throat wound that damaged her vocal cords. Yara is in a hospital in Mosul, awaiting another surgery to hopefully recover her voice.

Eman was also badly beaten by police before they knew she wasn’t the one responsible. She is still recovering from her injuries, while Yara faces a long road to healing. Please join us in praying for their strength, recovery, and justice.