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Loikaw Prison in Loikaw Township (old Pic) Mizzima Prisoners at Loikaw Prison in Loikaw Township, Karenni State have been facing hardships and are possibly being used as human shields by the junta, according to the Political Prisoners Network- Myanma... [1]

The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) said it has seized at least seven junta positions in eastern Kayah State and neighboring southern Shan State since Operation 11.11, an anti-regime offensive, began on Saturday. [2]

By Kantarawaddy Times Loikaw, Karenni State “I don’t believe voting will bring any change. Even now, it feels like we’re reliving the old authoritarian era. [3]

Myanmar’s regime has been reinforcing defenses in Loikaw since it retook the capital of Karenni (Kayah) State, according to residents. The regime has built a wall stretching about 5km west of Loikaw Airport, said residents. (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]

Mizzima UNHCR announced on 16 February that, due to the ongoing war across the country, the number of internally displaced people in the southeast of Myanmar increased by more than 37,000 within a week. [5]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2023-12-23 · 100% match

Prisoners in Loikaw, Karenni State being used as human shields

Loikaw Prison in Loikaw Township (old Pic) Mizzima Prisoners at Loikaw Prison in Loikaw Township, Karenni State have been facing hardships and are possibly being used as human shields by the junta, according to the Political Prisoners Network- Myanma

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2023-11-13 · 100% match

Karenni Armed Group Seizes Seven Myanmar Junta Bases Since Saturday

The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) said it has seized at least seven junta positions in eastern Kayah State and neighboring southern Shan State since Operation 11.11, an anti-regime offensive, began on Saturday.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-12-25 · 100% match

Karenni Residents Under Junta Control Forced to Vote in Fear

By Kantarawaddy Times Loikaw, Karenni State “I don’t believe voting will bring any change. Even now, it feels like we’re reliving the old authoritarian era.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-08-07 · 100% match

Myanmar Junta Fortifies Recaptured Loikaw

Myanmar’s regime has been reinforcing defenses in Loikaw since it retook the capital of Karenni (Kayah) State, according to residents. The regime has built a wall stretching about 5km west of Loikaw Airport, said residents.

[5] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-02-18 · 100% match

UNHCR warns internally displaced numbers in Myanmar’s southeast have risen by 37,000

Mizzima UNHCR announced on 16 February that, due to the ongoing war across the country, the number of internally displaced people in the southeast of Myanmar increased by more than 37,000 within a week.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2023-10-16 · 100% match

Devastating Floods Hit War-Torn Kayah State, Displacing Thousands

At least 10,000 people, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), have been lost homes or crops due to devastating flooding in Kayah state’s Loikaw and southern Shan state’s Moebye townships, local residents and aid groups reported on Monday.

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-12-04 · 97% match

Captured junta soldier reveals major fled battlefield amid KNDF offensive in Karenni State

Mizzima A junta soldier captured by the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) has disclosed that a junta major fled the battlefield after ordering his troops not to retreat during a clash near Lin Phon Lay village in Loikaw Township, Karenni Sta

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2023-07-27 · 79% match

Fighting Rages in Kayah State as Myanmar Junta Tries to Regain Control

Fierce clashes continue raging in Kayah State’s Hpaswang and Loikaw townships since the junta sent in heavy reinforcements on July 21 to resume its counter-offensive in the first state to establish its own interim government body.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-06-04 · 74% match

One Karenni Activist Arrested, Five Wanted

YANGON—Police on Sunday arrested one of the six wanted members of the Progressive Karenni People’s Force, who have been in dispute with the Kayah state government regarding the installation of a controversial statue of General Aung San in Loikaw, the

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-02-28 · 71% match

Fortify Rights says Myanmar junta attacks on farmers may amount to war crimes

Mizzima Fortify Rights reported on 26 February that Myanmar’s military junta is attacking farmers in Karenni State, potentially committing war crimes. The rights group called for an international investigation to ensure accountability.

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