CNI News
23 August 2024
There would be battles in Chin State even after the revolution, Puzothang, Eastern Division Director from the ZRA told CNI News.
Battles are breaking out among armed organizations representing ethnic groups; because of different policies, unity is disintegrating and territorial disputes could not be solved, he said.
" In my opinion, the unity of Chin State has been broken. In fact, we all must fight against the military council for the time being. As the Chin National Army or the Chinland Council, because they just have attitude that they will lead or direct, the unity has been broken. Because of their attitude, there are battles among Chin brothers. I want to put blame on them. The CNA said that it would crush down any organizations that don't join them in Chin State. They should change their policy. If this keeps up, the unity among Chin brothers will be broken. Even after the revolution, battles will be going on in Chin State." said Puzothang.
There should be brotherly relations among tribal armed organizations in Chin State and if they carried out with a view to building a federal union, it would be better, he said.
While seeing the CNF
Although CNI News contacted Salai Htet Ni, information officer of the CNF/CNA, by phone to know more about the battles breaking out in Chin State, it has not been able to contact him.
After battles broke out between the CNA joint forces and the ZRA in Tonzang and Kyikha in May 2024, the CNA joint forces captured the two towns, according to Chin local news agencies.
Battles are breaking out between the Chinland Council led by the CNA and the ZRA as well as between the Chinland Council and the Chin Brotherhood Alliance that is made up of the armed Chin locals and the Arakan Army (AA) in Chin State, said a Chin youth.
In the same way, there is military tension between the AA and Chin armed groups in Paletwa Township because of territorial disputes. Among the states and regions in Myanmar, Chin State is the poorest and because of regional conflict, Chin people could suffer hardships more, said Puzothang to CNI News.
While seeing Paletwa Town in Chin State
" Chin people suffer a lot. Students can't attend school. Hospitals can't be opened as well. Staff also can't work. Many Chin people left for Mizoram State in India as refugees who fled battles. Chin people can't go out even within Myanmar, suffering hardships and hunger. Our state is the poorest of states and regions in Myanmar. We can get into trouble more in future." he said.
The ZRA is being active in Tonzang and Tedim Townships in Chin State as well as Kalay, Tamu Townships, Kabaw Valley region in Sagaing Region and along the India-Myanmar border.
The CNF is one of the NCA signatories and its headquarters is located in Thantlan Township, being active in Hakha, Tedim and Matupi Townships.
