March 12, 1989
Birth of the MNDAA
Kokang battalion(one of the Communist Party of Burma’s battalions) led by Peng Jiasheng revolted against Communist Party of Burma (CPB) leadership and founded the MNDAA.
March 31, 1989
Ceasefire with SLORC
The rebellious Kokang group agreed on a ceasefire with the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) and was allowed to control the area as Shan State Special Region No. 1. (The term "Special Region" refers to the ceasefire region that is not under the control of the central government co-administered alongside with ceasefire group in the region and the central government) At the time of the MNDAA’s founding, forces led by Peng Jiasheng began administering the region with 2,706 armed men with 1,345 weapons. Myanmar’s ruling junta allowed the MNDAA to control the area covering the Kokant region east of the Salween River and the Mong Ko (Monekoe) area west of the Salween, where mostly ethnically Kachin are residing.
November 29, 1992
Bad Blood: The Pengs Vs The Yangs
The Peng and Yang clans, led by Peng Jiasheng and Yang Molian, who had led the Kokang region, descended into an internal power struggle which ended in armed conflict between the rivals. The United Wa State Army (UWSA) militarily supported the Yang faction. After a brief war, Peng was forced into temporary exile in China.
1994
Downfall of the Yangs
Yang Muxian, the younger brother of the new Kokang warlord Yang Molian, was arrested by Chinese officials and executed in Kunming, China, for trafficking heroin to China. The incident led to a waning of Chinese support for Yang's leadership and precipitated a crisis in the Yang clan’s rule of the region. Myanmar junta forces then entered the Kokang area, saying to mediate the Peng-Yang conflict, and established military bases, exploiting the political weaknesses within Kokang.
1995
Return of Peng Jiasheng
Yang's leadership surrendered to the junta. Peng Jiasheng returned to Kokang and reclaimed rule. Mong Sala, an ethnic Kachin, rebelled against Kokang leadership and formed the Mongko Defence Army (MDA) in Hpawnghseng, Monekoe, Mong Hao, and Mong Ya areas west of the Salween River.
2000
Collapse of the MDA
After summoning them to a meeting, the junta arrested MDA leaders, Mong Sala and Zaw La, accusing them of being involved in illicit drug smuggling, and sent them to Maungdaw prison in Rakhine State. Some MDA soldiers were killed and the force finally collapsed. Junta forces occupied Monekoe, Hpawnghseng, Mong Hao, and Mong Ya areas. The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) then re-entered the area and began operations again.
August 8, 2008
The August 8 Event
Junta forces attacked the residence of Peng Jiasheng after accusations of illicit drug trafficking and possession of an arms factory. A Kokang forces faction led by Bai Xuoqiang sided with the Myanmar Armed Forces and deposed Peng and his clan from the Kokang area. The incident is known by the Peng clan as ‘The August 8 Event.’
2009
Ceasefire with the SPDC
All forces under ceasefire agreements with the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) were forced to transform into Border Guard Forces (BGF) according to the 2008 constitution. The MNDAA under Peng Jiasheng was also put under pressure to comply.
August 25, 2009
Outlawing the Pengs
Junta commanders held a meeting in Laukkai with the remaining Kokang force led by Bai Xuoqiang and decided to reorganize the Kokang force. The meeting also declared Peng Jiasheng, Peng Jiafu, Peng Deren, and Peng Dali as outlaws.
September 1, 2009
Rise of Bai Xuoqiang
Bai Xuoqiang became Chairman of the temporary leading committee administering the Kokang region. Peng Jiasheng was forced to retreat and revitalize his forces in the Mong La area, led by U Sai Leun, Peng’s son-in-law.
March 30, 2011
Bai Xuoqiang Reigns Kokang
After the 2010 General Elections, a civilian government emerged in Myanmar and through President’s Office Order No. 22/2011 appointed the Chairman of Kokang Self-Administered Zone leading body. Bai Xuoqiang became Chairman of the leading body.
December 2014
Peng’s Kokang Dream
Peng Jiasheng gave an exclusive interview with The Global Times, the mouthpiece of the China Communist Party, stating that he would try to regain the Kokang Region.
February 9, 2015
MNDAA’s Offensive
The MNDAA attacked the militia camp in the Tauk-shwe village of Laukkai and resumed heavy fighting in Konkyan, Mawhtike, Nyanhkum, Tashwehtan, and in the 18-Mile border post camp around Laukkai Township. During the fighting, the AA and KIA militarily assisted the MNDAA. Some artillery shells landed on Chinese soil during the fighting.
June 10, 2015
MNDAA’s Unilateral Ceasefire
The MNDAA declared a unilateral ceasefire.
2015
2015 Kokang offensive
After Peng Jiasheng declared his intention to regain control of the Kokang region in December 2014, fighting started on February 9, 2015. The 2015 Kokang Offensive lasted for five months and the MNDAA declared a unilateral ceasefire in June. The 2015 Kokang Offensive did not result in Peng’s desired control of the region. At the beginning of the conflict, the Myanmar military encountered heavy losses but later regained the upper hand through the use of advanced weapons. In a press conference held on February 21, 2015, at the Myanmar military Commander-in-Chief’s Office, Lt. Gen. Mya Tun Oo stated that ‘Chinese mercenaries are involved in the fighting with Kokang forces, there are Chinese operating in Kokang area.’ Peng Jiasheng denied the allegation. In fact, the TNLA and AA sided with the MNDAA and reportedly sent approximately 5,000 soldiers. The fighting resulted in 126 deaths on the Myanmar Armed Forces side and at least 90 combatants from the MNDAA and its allies. At least 40,000 people were displaced by the fighting and four Chinese nationals died due to a stray rocket falling on the Chinese side of the border. China’s government condemned the act and the Myanmar government had to apologize for the incident.
2016
Kokang’s New Chair
As the term of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone leading body Chairman runs parallel to the State President, Bai Xuoqiang resigned from the position of Chairman, and Zhao Deqiang became Chairman. Bai Xuoqiang’s son, Khin Maung Lwin (a.k.a) Bai Yingneng became a member of the leading body.
March 6, 2017
MNDAA’s Dawn Attack
The MNDAA conducted a dawn attack against Yanlonekyine police station and the residence of U Wai San, a member of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone leading body. Fighting continued with the Myanmar Armed Forces as MNDAA forces attacked the Kyintin and Fully Light Hotels at noon. At least 20,000 people were forced to flee from the fighting.
February 8, 2019
Assault on MNDAA
Myanmar Armed Forces initiated an offensive against MNDAA headquarters in Hong Ai alleging that the MNDAA was forcefully recruiting soldiers. Heavy fighting occurred around Monekoe, Nawnghkio, Mong Si, and Hsenwi areas.
February 25, 2019
Peace Talks with Myanmar government
With China’s mediation, Myanmar government’s peace commission held talks with leaders of the MNDAA, KIA, AA, and TNLA.
2021
Post-Coup MNDAA
After the military coup, the MNDAA began training and arming youth coming in from cities.
July 28, 2021
First Clash Between MNDAA and Junta’s Forces (Post-Coup)
MNDAA provided Covid-19 vaccination in Monekoe region’s to garner popular support and establish administrative mechanisms. The junta forces launched attacks to block and disturb the MNDAA plan/implementation. The first clash broke out in Mang Yang village of Monekoe township.
August 19, 2021
MNDAA’s Intention To Govern
MNDAA’s commander-in-chief sent a letter to the Kachin Independence Army(KIA) Chairman Gen. N’Ban La stating that the MNDAA intends to establish an administrative mechanism in the Monekoe area.
August 30, 2021
MNDAA’s Interception of Junta’s Forces
MNDAA forces intercepted Myanmar Armed Forces’ column Light Infantry Battalion 575 advancing from Pang Hseng sub-township to Monekoe.
September 1, 2021
MNDAA's Dominion Reached Hpawnghseng
A Myanmar Armed Forces’ base camp close to Hpawnghseng village was occupied by the MNDAA.
2022
Formation of Brigade 611
MNDAA trained and formed Brigade 611 in Lashio Township of northern Shan State comprised of new recruits. Members included combatants from the Karenni National Defense Force (KNDF), People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Bamar People’s Liberation Army (BPLA), PDF 602 Battalion, and some forces from the Sagaing Region.
February 16, 2022
Death of Peng Jiasheng
Peng Jiasheng died in Mong La. However his sons and MNDAA leaders have committed to re-claiming control of the Kokang region.
October 27, 2023
Three Brotherhood Alliance (3BHA), namely the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and the Arakan Army (AA), announced that ‘Operation 1027’ has started in northern Shan State and simultaneously attacked several military posts of the junta in Kokang Self-Administered Zone, including Chinshwehaw, Muse, Lashio, and Hsenwi Townships. Along with 3BHA forces, allied forces such as the People Liberation Army (PLA), Bamar People’s Liberation Army (BPLA), People’s Defence Force (Mandalay), and the Mogoke Tactical Command have joined the fight and participated in the attacks. On the first day of the offensive, 3BHA and allied forces seized 22 camps in total, including major military units. The forces also demolished the Hpaung Seik bridge connecting Hopan and Kunlong Townships.
October 28, 2023
3BHA and allied forces seized an additional 27 camps in Muse, Kutkai, and Lashio, as well as Hsenwi and Namsalap police stations. Among the occupied camps, the Majiadi Pauk base camp close to Chinshwehaw is a strategic position in the Kokang area. Police forces and the military in Hsenwi Township were attacked by 3BHA forces as a part of the offensive.
October 29, 2023
In Nawnghkio, Hsenwi, Mogok, Lashio, Chinshwehaw, and Monekoe Townships, 3BHA forces seized 14 additional military posts as well as Nam Bwan police station. Of the occupied military posts, Hpawnghseng tactical command and two military bases close to Lashio are strategically important. 3BHA forces also captured a tank.
October 30, 2023
3BHA forces announced that they had asserted control over Chinshwehaw and the Hpawnghseng area in Muse township. On the same day, at least ten more military posts were seized, mostly in the Monekoe area. In the Kokang area, 3BHA forces seized a large military post close to Yan Taw San village, east of the Salween River. The 3BHA forces demolished a bridge connecting the Hsenwi-Kunlong Townships and announced that 40 soldiers and officers from Infantry Battalion 143 had surrendered to 3BHA forces and transferred control of their post to the 3BHA. Elsewhere, local PDF forces collaborated with the AA and attacked military camps in the Mawkun range of Tigyaing Township of Sagaing Region, asserting that the fighting was part of ‘Operation 1027.’
October 31, 2023
3BHA forces seized at least nine more military camps in Hsenwi, Namkham, Muse, and Kutkai Townships. Of the newly occupied camps, Mengpa camp, situated between Lashio and Hsenwi Townships was deserted by the junta’s forces after the 3BHA forces encircled the camp.
November 1, 2023
3BHA forces continued to attack military camps in Hsenwi, Kunlong, Monekoe, and Nawngkhio Townships and intercepted the junta’s military columns reinforcing the area. Four more military posts were occupied in Laukkai, Kutkai, Muse townships, and camps situated along the Muse-Namkham highway. Of the newly occupied camps, Mang Ton Pa camp is strategically important to the area. The SAC Air Force conducted bombing operations against Ohnmakha, Sammasae villages, and an area close to Laiza Town where KIA bases its headquarters.
November 2, 2023
3BHA forces announced that they had asserted control over Chinshwehaw, Hsenwi, and Kyukoke (Pang Hseng). Four more military posts were seized including major camps in Namhkam, Laukkai, and Kunlong Townships.
November 3, 2023
3BHA forces seized eight more military posts as well as Mongton police station in Mongton, Mongmit, Laukkai, and Namhkam Townships. Of the newly occupied camps, Chaukpachaik and Shimeinkhai are major military camps of importance situated close to the Chinese border.
November 4, 2023
3BHA forces continue fighting in the Kokang area east of the Salween River and the Monekoe area situated west of the river. 3BHA forces in the Kokang area, Monekoe , Lashio, and Mongmit Townships seized eight more military posts.
November 5, 2023
3BHA forces seized ten more military posts in the Monekoe area, and Namhkam, Kyaukme, Mongton, and Laukkai Townships. Of the newly occupied camps, Panglong tactical command is an important camp , SAC forces deserted Tashwehtan military camp in Laukkai Township leaving arms and subsequently occupied by the allied forces.
November 6, 2023
3BHA forces continued the fight in Nawngkhio, Namhkam, Hsenwi, and Muse Townships, and Kokang area and seized at least five more military posts as well as Namhkam police station. Additionally, combined forces of the KIA, AA, PDF, and local defense forces occupied Kawlin Town in Sagaing Region.
November 7, 2023
3BHA forces seized four more military posts, including Monekoe tactical command, and claimed to be in control of the Muse border trade station at the China-Myanmar border. On another front, resistance forces in Kayah (Karenni) State attacked and seized two military posts close to Pantein village of Mese Township, claiming their operation was in support of ‘Operation 1027.’
November 8, 2023
3BHA forces attacked more military posts in the Kokang SAZ and Nawnghkio Township. 3BHA forces seized Malilin military post in Laukkai Township.
November 9, 2023
The 3BHA forces seized six military outposts including tactical operation centers, and also announced that they are preparing to seize Kunlong Town.
November 10, 2023
Fighting between the 3BHA and the junta’s forces continued in Tangyang, Kutkai, Hsenwi, Muse and Namkham Townships. The 3BHA forces seized four military outposts. The SAC announced that the 3BHA had seized only a part of the Kokang SAZ, but had been spreading propaganda as if they had seized the whole region, and also mentioned that the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) had been working for sovereignty and territorial control.
November 11, 2023
Fighting between the 3BHA and the junta’s forces continued in Tangyang, Kutkai, Hsenwi, Muse and Namkham Townships. The 3BHA forces seized four military outposts. The SAC announced that the 3BHA had seized only a part of the Kokang SAZ but had been spreading propaganda as if they had seized the whole region and also mentioned that the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) had been working for sovereignty and territorial control.
November 12, 2023
The MNDAA announced that it has taken control of Kunlong Town. In Laukkai Township, a total of 262 soldiers (including the battalion commander) and their family members from Infantry Battalion (IB) 129 surrendered to the MNDAA. The SAC permitted Chinese Special Forces to enter Myanmar territory to tackle online fraud businesses (Kyar Phyant).
November 13, 2023
The TNLA seized a military checkpoint in Konkyan Township. Fighting between the 3BHA and the junta’s forces continued in Namkham, Nawnghkio, and Kyaukme Townships. Additionally, the TNLA intercepted a military column from Lashio on their way to the 12-mile outpost in Hsenwi Township. During this incident, a vehicle belonging to the junta’s forces was set on fire, and a sergeant, along with two guns, was arrested.
November 14, 2023
The TNLA seized one military base from each of Laukkai, Tangyan and Kutkai Townships. Fighting between the 3BHA and the junta’s forces continued in Nawnghkio, Kyaukme, and Kutkai Townships. In Kutkai Township, some members of Mong Hai and Mong Paw militia groups surrendered to the TNLA.
November 15, 2023
The MNDAA seized one tactical operations base and four military outposts in Konkyan Township within the Kokang SAZ. Additionally, in Nawnghkio Township, two children, aged one and thirteen, were killed by heavy weapons fire from the junta's military base.
November 16, 2023
Four Ming family members, Ming Xuechang, Ming Xiaoping (aka Ming Guoping), Ming Zhen Zhen, Ming Julan, were jointly arrested by the Chinese Special Forces and the Myanmar Police Force and handed over to Chinese Police.
November 17, 2023
The 3BHA forces seized four military outposts in Laukkai and Namkham Townships. They also publicly stated that the clashes happening in Shan State, Kayah State, Rakhine State, Kachin State, Mandalay Region, and Sagaing Region are the initial steps for the nationwide operation.
November 18, 2023
The TNLA reported that the SAC used chemical bombs in their attack on the Sakhan Thit outpost, which the TNLA seized on November 17, 2023. As a result, some TNLA soldiers have suffered injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Additionally, the MNDAA issued a statement advising Chinese nationals in Laukkai Town to evacuate as soon as possible for their safety.
November 19, 2023
The TNLA and the MDY-PDF jointly seized four prisons in Nawnghkio Township. The junta forces dropped bombs from aircraft on a military base where war prisoners were being held, resulting in the deaths of four prisoners and injuries to ten others. Additionally, in Namhsan Township, a similar bombing incident resulted in the deaths of two civilians, including an underage child, and seven others were injured.
November 20, 2023
The TNLA reported that in Namhsan Township, the junta's heavy weapon attacks resulted in the death of a young woman, with three other women and three men sustaining injuries.
November 21, 2023
In the evening, the junta's military base in Namhsan Town fired heavy weapons, resulting in the death of a man and a woman and injuring six individuals, including a child, as reported by the TNLA.
November 22, 2023
The TNLA attacked two military bases in Lashio and Namhkam Townships. A clash occurred on the Kyinthi bridge connecting Hsipaw and Kyaukme Townships. The SAC dropped at least 45 bombs on the Mongkyat military base. Furthermore, the TNLA intercepted a military column that came to provide support between Lashio and Hensi Towns.
November 23, 2023
Bombing incidents occurred at the Muse-105 Mile China-Myanmar Border Trade Zone, resulting in the destruction of hundreds of cargo trucks. Following these incidents, both the SAC and the 3BHA blamed each other.
November 24, 2023
The MNDAA seized control of the Mongkyat military base in Lashio Township and three other military bases in Dongshan District, resulting in the capture of the entire Dongshan Region.
November 25, 2023
The 3BHA announced that they had seized the Kyinsankyawt border gate and taken control of the Napsalat area in Hsenwi Township, following the seizure of two military bases in Hsenwi Township. During the fighting, the 3BHA captured 31 war prisoners, one tank, two howitzers, and a significant amount of weapons and ammunition.
November 26, 2023
The fighting between the 3BHA and the junta’s forces continued in Kyaukme, Muse, Lashio, and Namkhan Townships. In Namkhan Township, the junta’s forces dropped numerous bombs, including a 500-pound bomb, and fired heavy weapons, leading to the death of a 17-year-old girl and causing injuries to six others. The public hospital and several houses were damaged as a result.
November 27, 2023
The fighting between the 3BHA and the junta's forces continued in Lashio and Kyaukme Townships. Additionally, the 3BHA launched an attack on the tactical operation base at Muse-105 mile, which had been given a 24-hour ultimatum to surrender. The junta's forces defended using air support.
November 28, 2023
The MNDAA seized five military outposts in Konkyan Township, and a total of 272 persons including the soldiers, the police, the militia officers, and their family members surrendered to the MNDAA. The clashes also occurred in Muse, Kutkai, Hsipaw, and Namhkam Townships.
November 29, 2023
The MNDAA seized control of the Yin Kyant Htam village military outpost, as well as the border No-126 and Shin Tar Kyint villages in Laukkai Township.
November 30, 2023
The MNDAA seized control of two military outposts in Laukkai Township. Meanwhile, fighting persisted in Hsenwi, Nawnghkio, and Namhkam Townships. The junta’s forces fired heavy weapons at least ten times, resulting in the deaths of two civilians.
December 1, 2023
The TNLA seized a military outpost in Muse Township and a police station in Hsipaw Township, and fighting between the TNLA and the junta forces continued in Kutkai Township. Additionally, the military attacked villages in Muse Township with artillery fire. The 3BHA announced that airstrikes were carried out in Lashio, Muse, and Namkham townships. Clashes continued in Kutkai, Kyaukme, and Namkham townships.
December 2, 2023
Clashes continued, and the military junta carried out air attacks in Laukkai, Muse, Nawnghkio, Lashio, and Namhkam townships. Fighting persisted near the Konkyan base between 3BHA and junta forces, who refused to surrender, resulting in nearly 100 junta troops being killed.
December 3, 2023
Six Junta camps in Laukkai Township were destroyed, and heavy fighting between Junta forces and TNLA also took place in Namkham Township and Kutkai Township. 3BHA announced that four civilians were killed in an airstrike by the military junta.
December 4, 2023
The MNDAA troops pursued and attacked the Junta forces, who retreated from Konkyan station without surrendering. The company commander of Military Operation Command No.16 was killed, and seven members of the militia and Junta forces were captured. Fighting continued in Kutkai, Namkham, Hsipaw, and Kyaukme townships.
December 5, 2023
3BHA seized five military bases of junta. TNLA attacked two Junta camps in Kyaukme Township, and Camps No. 1, 2, and 3 of the military Junta in Laukkai Township were also seized by MNDAA.
December 6, 2023
The MNDAA took control of the entire area of Tayin Mountain in Laukkai Township and captured 11 members of the Military Council as prisoners. TNLA also captured the Kutkai base of the junta. The military Junta fired artillery 49 times and conducted 21 attacks with jet fighters.
December 7, 2023
TNLA attacked the military bases of the junta in Monglon and Namhkam Townships.
December 9, 2023
Fighting continued in Namhkam, Manton, and Kyaukme Townships. The military junta fired artillery and conducted air attacks. MNDAA released 49 war prisoners they had captured.
December 10, 2023
Clashes continued between 3BHA and the junta in Namhsan, Manton, Lashio, and Laukkai Townships. Twelve houses were burnt down in No. 1 Market Ward of Hsenwi Township by junta forces as they burned down the town. The Commander-in-Chief of the military junta went to Lashio and met with 5,000 IDPs who fled from the Northern Shan Region.
December 11, 2023
TNLA seized four military bases of the junta and one police station in Namhsan, Kutkai, and Lashio Townships. Delegations from MAF and 3BAH met in Kunming City, China.
December 12, 2023
Clashes persisted in Namhkam, Kutkai, Manton, and Namhsan Townships. The military junta carried out air attacks twice using Mi-35 helicopters and three times with Y-12 aircraft. TNLA engaged in the pursuit and attacked junta troops deployed with helicopters three times.
December 13, 2023
Clashes persisted in Namhkam, Kutkai, Manton, Lashio, Namhsan, Muse, and Kyaukme Townships. TNLA seized and took control of the Shwe Phe Oo tea leaves factory in Namhsan Township. The military junta conducted air attacks and artillery fires on villages in that township. An air attack by the junta on Zeya Thiri Monastery, where over 260 IDPs were sheltered, resulted in a young novice being injured.
December 15, 2023
TNLA took control of Namhsan Town. The junta's air attack destroyed three houses along with Nong Sai Village Primary School. Additionally, a shop in Mingala Ward was destroyed by fire. Clashes persisted in Nawnghkio, Namhkam, Kutkai, Kyaukme, and Muse Townships.
December 16, 2023
Clashes persisted in Kyaukme, Kutkai, Manton, and Namhkam Townships. The military junta conducted artillery and air attacks in these areas. In Namhkam Township, TNLA engaged in pursuit and attacked junta troops deployed with helicopters, resulting in the capture of some junta forces, including a major and a sergeant.
December 17, 2023
TNLA seized a military post in Namtu Township and took control of Namhsan Township, resulting in the capture of 64 war prisoners. Clashes persisted in Lashio, Muse, Namhkam, and Kutkai Townships, where the military junta conducted air attacks.
December 18, 2023
Clashes persisted in Kyaukme, Namhsan, Manton, Namtu, Laukkai, and Namhkam Townships. Over 50 junta troops at Yanglongkai gate in Laukkai Township surrendered to MNDAA.
3BHA took control over some part of Muse 105-mile trade zone in Muse Township. TNLA took control of Namhkam Twonship. Clashes persisted in Laukkkai, Muse, Kutkai, Namhkam, Manton, and Mogok Townships. 3BHA announced that the junta conducted over 100 artillery attacks and dropped chemical bombs.
December 19, 2023
3BHA took control of some parts of the Muse 105-mile trade zone in Muse Township, while TNLA seized Namhkam Township. Clashes persisted in Laukkai, Muse, Kutkai, Namhkam, Manton, and Mogok Townships. 3BHA announced that the junta conducted over 100 artillery attacks and dropped chemical bombs.
December 20, 2023
Clashes persisted in Manton, Kutkai, Mogok, and Namtu Townships. The military junta conducted artillery and air attacks in these areas, destroying 12 houses and one monastery in Manton Township.
December 21, 2023
Clashes continued in Manton and Kutkai Townships. A sergeant from the junta surrendered along with his weapons to TNLA. The military junta conducted artillery fire on Kyaukme and Namtu Townships.
December 22, 2023
Following a four-day operation against all police stations, departmental offices, and the LBD No.130 base, where a strategic commander stationed and commanded junta troops from LBD 254, TNLA seized and took complete control of Manton town.
December 23, 2023
TNLA launched attacks on the military bases of the junta in Namtu Township while the junta conducted artillery fire on villages in that same township.
December 25, 2023
Clashes persisted in Namtu Township. The military junta conducted artillery and air attacks on villages across Laukkai, Namtu, and Lashio townships.
December 26, 2023
Clashes persisted in Namtu and Kutkai Townships while the military junta conducted air attacks across those areas. Additionally, the military junta launched artillery and howitzer attacks on Kyaukme, Lashio, and Laukkai Townships. 3BHA announced that the junta dropped a chemical bomb on a village in Laukkai Township, resulting in injuries to two underage children and ten civilians
December 27, 2023
The TNLA attacked military posts in Namtu Township, resulting in the death of two civilians. In response, the military junta conducted air attacks on the same township and artillery attacks on Kyaukme and Lashio Townships.
December 28, 2023
After a four-day operation, the TNLA seized and took control of Namtu town, where two civilians were killed in battles. 3BHA announced that the military junta bombed the Mongte bridge. Additionally, a junta troop from LD-521, based in Lashio, surrendered to the TNLA along with his gun and ammunition.
December 29, 2023
The TNLA attacked military bases in Kutkai Township. 3BHA announced that the military junta conducted air attacks on villages and the Ta'ang Education Center (TNEC) in Namtu Township. The junta also conducted artillery attacks on villages in Muse, Lashio, Kyaukme, Mogok, Kutkai, and Hsenwi Townships.
December 30, 2023
The military junta conducted artillery attacks on villages in Kyaukme, Hsipaw, Namtu, and Kutkai townships.
December 31, 2023
The TNLA attacked military posts of the junta in Kyaukme, Mongngawt, and Kutkai Townships. The military bombed the Einaing bridge, and it conducted an air attack on Laukkai township.
January 1, 2024
Clashes persisted in Kyaukme and Kutkai Townships, leading the military junta forces to abandon a strategic post, a police station, and some departmental offices.
January 2, 2024
Clashes persisted in Nawnghkio and Kutkai Townships. The Military Junta conducted artillery attacks on villages in Lashio and Hsenwi Townships.
January 3, 2024
Clashes persisted in Nawnghkio, Kutkai, and Mongmit Townships. TNLA seized a military post of the junta in Nawnghkio Township. At least five Chinese citizens were injured by artillery fire from Myanmar.
January 4, 2024
The Regional Command Center in Laukkai surrendered to MNDAA, resulting in MNDAA seizing and taking complete control of the Kokang Region. Clashes persisted in Kutkai, Mongmit, and Kyaukme Townships.
January 5, 2024
TNLA seized a military post in Mongmit Township. The military junta conducted 17 artillery attacks and two air attacks on Mongmit. Clashes persisted in Kutkai, and the junta also conducted artillery attacks on Lashio.
January 6, 2024
Clashes persisted in Kutkai, Hsenwi, and Nawnghkio townships, with the military junta conducting artillery and air attacks in those areas.
January 7, 2024
TNLA seized military posts in Hsenwi and Kutkai Townships. The military junta conducted 23 artillery attacks on Namhsan, Kutkai, Lashio, and Nawnghkio Townships and 84 artillery attacks on Mogok, Mongton, and Kyaukme Townships.
January 8, 2024
Clashes between TNLA, MDY-PDF, and the military junta continued in Nawnghkio Township. The military junta conducted artillery and air attacks on Kyaukme, Lashio, Hsenwi, and Nawnghkio Townships.
January 9, 2024
Clashes persisted in Nawnghkio Township. In Mandalay, a protest was held against MNDAA actions following the destruction of a stupa in Laukkai Township. The Chinese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs arrived in Myanmar and met with the Chairman of MAF.
January 10, 2024
Clashes between TNLA and the military junta continued in Mongmit and Hsipaw Townships, while the military junta conducted artillery and air attacks on Lashio and Namtu Townships.
January 11, 2024
3BHA announced that the military junta conducted 26 air attacks on villages in Lashio and Namhsan Townships and 46 artillery attacks on Kyaukme, Mogok, Lashio, and Hsipaw Townships.
January 12, 2024
With mediation from China, MAF and 3BHA met for two days in Kunming. They reached some agreements, including an immediate ceasefire and plans for dialogue and negotiation if further disputes arise.
January 13, 2024
The military junta launched an attack and seized a TNLA post in Kyaukme Township. This was the very first post the junta seized after the Haigan Agreement.
January 14, 2024
The military junta conducted artillery attacks on Lashio and Mogok Townships. 3BHA announced that the junta deployed troops and ammunition to Muse using helicopters.
January 15, 2024
3BHA announced that the military junta conducted artillery attacks on villages in Nawnghkio and Kyaukme Townships and air attacks on villages in Kutkai Township.
