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Military Junta Reinforces Troops in Gyaing River Region

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The military junta has been reinforcing its troops in villages along the Gyaing River region, located at the Mon and Karen State border, since the beginning of this year, according to local residents.

Conflict in the region intensified in March 2024 after resistance joint forces attacked the police station in Kawbein Village, Kawkareik Township, Karen State. Since then, clashes between the junta and resistance forces have erupted across the Gyaing River area.

Following the escalation, the military junta deployed forces to villages such as Kawbein, Dhammatha, Thar Yar Nar, and Thang Kalon. Troops have set up camps in houses, monasteries, and religious sites, where they remain stationed to this day.

In early 2025, the junta further reinforced its troops in the area, installing heavy artillery, particularly in Dhammatha Village, which now hosts the largest number of military personnel, according to a local resident.

“In Thar Yar Nar, they’ve occupied villagers’ homes, while in Dhammatha, they’ve set up camp in the monastery. They’ve installed about six heavy artillery units there. Soldiers are stationed both in civilian clothes and uniforms. They patrol the area every evening around 6:30 or 7 PM,” the local resident reported.

Residents also note that military troops divide into groups and patrol villages at night. In addition to occupying villages, they have established checkpoints at key locations such as junctions and village entrances, where they inspect locals and collect bribes.

“At these checkpoints, there are usually five or six soldiers on duty, rotating every two to three weeks. They stop passing vehicles, like trucks carrying goods, rubber, or timber, and demand money,” the resident explained.

The presence of junta troops in the villages has left residents feeling unsafe and fearful of potential clashes. Many live in constant anxiety, worried that fighting could erupt at any moment.

Currently, the region remains relatively calm as resistance forces have stayed inactive. However, locals speculate that renewed resistance activity could trigger further clashes.

During the conflict in the Gyaing River region last year, over 400 homes were destroyed by artillery fire from the military junta. Monasteries and schools were also damaged during the fighting.

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