The war in Northern Karen between the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the Myanmar military has continued to grow, with more and more losses on the side of the military. According to Karen News, “The Karen National Union Mutraw district office recorded that from the beginning of November, a total of 32 Burma Army soldiers, including a battalion commander and a company commander were killed and 56 wounded in the fighting – the KNLA reported zero casualties.” Locals report clashes occurring every day, and many villages in the area fear displacement because of the violence. The KNLA anticipates Myanmar military reinforcements at the end of the wet season, and intend to fight now to defend themselves against these increased operations.
Prayer Requests
Pray for God to protect and shelter citizens in Northern Karen, and pray for an end to the civil war.
