IMNA : The monks at Three Pagoda Pass, who were providing security for the remaining villagers, are unable to provide protection any longer. The remaining villagers have left to the Thai side of the border.
After fighting started up again, about 800 students and residents who were depending on the protection of the Dhamahaywon Monastery on the Burmese side left to the Thai side this morning.
The Karen head monk presiding Karen monk gave a speech imploring residents to leave for fear that they will fall victim to fighting between the Burmese government troops (SPDC) and the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army, battalion no. 907.
“The remaining residents have left for safer place,” explained one TPP resident who arrived in a New Mon State Party (NMSP) controlled village. The Karen presiding monk give a speech, because he is worry about the resident will touch between SPDC and DKBA shutting each other. The current situation is very tense.
Yesterday at noon, SPDC Light Infantry Division (LID) No. 22, based in Hpa An, Karen State, marched to TPP with 18 military vehicles, said one eyewitness from Thanphyuzayart Township in Mon State.
After the houses had been shut and sealed in TPP, soldier’s have been reported punching the doors open and stealing property, said one villager from Taing Tayar Monastery.
