| Mongko Region Defence Army | |
|---|---|
| Leaders | Mong Hsala Li Nimen |
| Dates of operation | August 1995 – 24 November 2000 |
| Headquarters | Mongko, Mu Se District, Shan State |
| Active regions | Shan State, China–Myanmar border |
| Allies |  Myanmar
 SPDC (1995–2000) |
| Opponents | SPDC (until 1995) |
| Battles and wars | Internal conflict in Myanmar |
The Mongko Region Defence Army (Burmese: မုန်းကိုး ကာကွယ်ရေးတပ်; abbreviated MRDA) was an insurgent group based in Mongko, Shan State, Myanmar.[1] The then-ruling military junta in Myanmar, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), allegedly encouraged the MRDA to cooperate with narcos on the China–Myanmar border.[2]
- ^ Heppner, Kevin (2002). "My Gun was as Tall as Me": Child Soldiers in Burma. Human Rights Watch. p. 158. ISBN 9781564322791.
- ^ South, Mr Ashley (2013). Mon Nationalism and Civil War in Burma: The Golden Sheldrake. Routledge. p. 267. ISBN 9781136129629.