Siege of Myawaddy

Siege of Myawaddy
Part of Myanmar civil war (2021–present)

Civilians fleeing to Thailand during the siege of Myawaddy
Date6 April 2024 – 24 April 2024
Location
Myawaddy Township
16°41′09″N 98°30′24″E / 16.6857°N 98.5067°E / 16.6857; 98.5067
Result

SAC and allies victory

Belligerents

Karen National Union

People's Defence Force
Democratic Karen Buddhist Army[1]
KNU/KNLA Peace Council[1]

State Administration Council

Commanders and leaders
Unknown

Soe Win

Strength
Unknown ~200 (at the base of 275th Light Infantry Battalion)
Casualties and losses
Unknown 600+ surrendered (Including family members of the soldiers)

The siege of Myawaddy was a significant military engagement that occurred in early 2024, during the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. The siege took place in the town of Myawaddy, located on the eastern border with Thailand.

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  2. ^ "Karen BGF to rename itself 'Karen National Army'". Myanmar Now. 6 March 2024.
  3. ^ Caleb Quinley; Khun Kali (2024-05-01). "A sanctioned strongman and the 'fall' of Myanmar's Myawaddy". Al Jazeera.
  4. ^ "Myanmar Junta Suffering Heavy Losses in Large Counteroffensive to Retake Myawaddy: KNU". The Irrawaddy. 23 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Ethnic Karen guerrillas in Myanmar leave a town that army lost 2 weeks ago as rival group holds sway". ABC News. 24 April 2024.