CNI News
10 Sept 2022
The total strength of 16 armed groups active in Kayah State has increased to more than 15,000, according to a statement of the Progressive Kareni People’s Force released on 10th September.
The majority of the 16 armed groups were formed after the military staged a coup against the civilian government.
Those groups claimed to have 7,000 members while the Karenni Progressive Party/ Karenni Army, claimed to have a strength of 2,000 troops.
The Tatmadaw has deployed only 7,500 troops in the state, according to the PKPF.
