Battle of Mese

Battle of Mese
Part of Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
DateFebruary – 14 June 2023
Location
Mese, Kayah State, Myanmar
18°38′29″N 97°39′16″E / 18.641423°N 97.654519°E / 18.641423; 97.654519
Result Anti-junta forces victory
Territorial
changes
  • Military bases in Mese captured by rebels
  • The town is deserted
Belligerents
State Administration Council Karenni Nationalities Defence Force[1]
Karenni National Progressive Party[1]
People's Defence Force[2]
Progressive Karenni People's Force[3]
Karenni National People's Liberation Front
Karen National Liberation Army[4]
Commanders and leaders
Colonel Phone Naing[5]
Units involved

Tatmadaw

KNPP

Strength
20 soldiers[2]
10 police officers[1]
Unknown
Casualties and losses
4,000 people displaced[3]

The Battle of Mese took place during the first half of 2023 for control of Mese Township on the border between Myanmar and Thailand in Kayah State. The battle was a part of the current Myanmar civil war.

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  3. ^ a b Due to the intense fighting, Mese locals have to flee to Thailand, 14 June 2023
  4. ^ Esther J (21 February 2023). "Myanmar regime bombards villages in southeast and is intercepted by resistance near Thai border". Myanmar NOW.
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