The Long War Pt. 4; The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) - Military History - Military Matters
The Long War Pt. 4; The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) - Military History - Military Matters
Nov 30, 2020
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The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) was formed in 1960 with the goal 'to retain the rights of the Kachin.' Its armed wing, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), grew into one of Burma's most organized opposition groups, controlling strategic border areas. A ceasefire lasted from 1994 until 2011, when the KIA rejected a junta order to become a border guard force, reigniting major conflict. The KIA later formed the Northern Alliance with other ethnic armed groups, continuing the struggle for
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The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) was formed in 1960 with the goal 'to retain the rights of the Kachin.' Its armed wing, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), grew into one of Burma's most organized opposition groups, controlling strategic border areas. A ceasefire lasted from 1994 until 2011, when the KIA rejected a junta order to become a border guard force, reigniting major conflict. The KIA later formed the Northern Alliance with other ethnic armed groups, continuing the struggle for
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Northern Myanmar’s Kachin state has seen frequent conflict as junta troops and soldiers of the Kachin Independence Army fight for greater political freedom and territorial control, especially after the 2021 military coup. | Radio Free Asia
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Northern Myanmar’s Kachin state has seen frequent conflict as junta troops and soldiers of the Kachin Independence Army fight for greater political freedom and territorial control, especially after the 2021 military coup. | Radio Free Asia
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The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has shot down a Chinese-made drone that was acquired at a substantial cost by the junta regime in Myanmar’s northern state. This incident underscores the increasing importance of drones on the frontlines, where both junta forces and various ethnic armed groups, including the People's Defense Forces, are utilizing this technology to execute their strategies and engage the enemy effectively. The Myanmar military, known as the Tatmadaw, remains heavily dependent o
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The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has shot down a Chinese-made drone that was acquired at a substantial cost by the junta regime in Myanmar’s northern state. This incident underscores the increasing importance of drones on the frontlines, where both junta forces and various ethnic armed groups, including the People's Defense Forces, are utilizing this technology to execute their strategies and engage the enemy effectively. The Myanmar military, known as the Tatmadaw, remains heavily dependent o
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Recent video footage shows that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allied forces, known as the People Defence Forces (PDF), have effectively captured a significant number of junta soldiers along with their weaponry during coordinated offensive operations, which appear to be in in the northern Sagaing region, located in proximity to Myanmar's northern Kachin state. Chindwin cannot independently verify the report of when the incident had occurred, however, the operation appeared to have ta
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Recent video footage shows that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allied forces, known as the People Defence Forces (PDF), have effectively captured a significant number of junta soldiers along with their weaponry during coordinated offensive operations, which appear to be in in the northern Sagaing region, located in proximity to Myanmar's northern Kachin state. Chindwin cannot independently verify the report of when the incident had occurred, however, the operation appeared to have ta
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Senior Kachin Independence Army officers killed in airstrike; HRW finds military responsible for attack- DVB
Senior Kachin Independence Army officers killed in airstrike; HRW finds military responsible for attack- DVB
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The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allied - People Defence Force (PDF), have captured a junta military base located in Tanaing township of Kachin state, Myanmar. This base was occupied and utilized by the Pyu Saw Htee militias together with the junta army. Chindwin learns that the capture was reportedt to have occurred three days ago, resulting in the apprehension of multiple junta soldiers alongside members of the Pyu Saw Htee militias. Video/Naw Tu Aung | Chindwin News Agency
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KIA Drone Strike Downs Myanmar Junta Chopper Exclusive footage shows the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) using a suicide drone to take down a junta Mi-17 helicopter over Kachin State’s Bhamo on Tuesday. The video clearly shows the drone striking the rotor mid-flight, contradicting regime claims that the chopper crashed due to “mechanical failure.” A military analyst says this is only the second time an FPV drone has successfully downed an aircraft. Get the full story in the comments. #Bhamo #Kach
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In northern Myanmar, Kachin rebels claim attacks on army outposts as offensive gathers pace
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Kachin Independence Army delegation visits Beijing to hold talks on border conflict | Mizzima - Myanmar News - English Edition
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Kachin Independence Army seizes 10 military bases; India begins returning refugees from Burma- DVB
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Kachin Independence Army seizes control of China border town; DVB investigation into online incitement - DVB
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KIA, TNLA soldiers brawl in territory dispute January 29, 2025 An ethnic Kachin Independence Army soldier and a Ta’ang National Liberation Army soldier engaged in a street fight after ground troops from the two armies got into a dispute over territory in northern Shan State this week. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #KIA #TNLA #Shan #Myanmar | The Irrawaddy - English Edition
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The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) reportedly engaged with a junta regime's military base, believed to be near Bamaw Township in Myanmar, and captured a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition, according to the Chindwin News Agency, citing a KIA soldier as source. | 𝙕𝙀𝙈𝙀 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀𝙎 .
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The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has successfully seized an armored tank from the junta army, marking a significant victory in their complete takeover of multiple junta military outposts in Kachin State, Myanmar. Fighting between the junta regime forces and KIA backed by its allied People Defense Force has been reportedly intensified in Hpakant area and other parts of the country's northern state. Video/KIA soldier
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What's happening in Myanmar's Kachin State? A Kachinland explainer
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New clashes between Kachin rebels and Myanmar army
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Video Shows Military Helicopter Being Shot Down in Myanmar’s Kachin State
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Kachin Independence Army allied forces attack Myanmar Junta Convoy | Inside The Front Line
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Fighting is ongoing between the violent Burmese army and the Kachin Independence Army.
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🇲🇲 Myanmar violence: Thousands flee renewed fighting in Kachin state | Al Jazeera English
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How have Myanmar's ethnic conflicts evolved since the coup? | Inside Story
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In a striking display of military precision, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), alongside the People Defence Force (PDF), executed a well-coordinated drone attack targeting junta regime forces who were sheltered in a building in Bhamo town, Kachin state, Myanmar. Emerging reports suggest that the KIA has seized full control of Bhamo, a vital strategic location that serves as a gateway to Myitkyina, where the northern regional military command headquarters is located. Video/KIA soldier | Chindwi
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Breaking Myanmar News | Kachin Attack and UN Statement
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🇲🇲 'I feel helpless': Abuses plague Myanmar's Kachin conflict | Al Jazeera English
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Resistance forces launch offensive in Kachin State; International Women’s Day marks one year of ‘Manels‘- DVB
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