Irrawaddy-May 4
The anti-regime Chin Brotherhood has warned the Chinland Council not to invade territory it has liberated from Myanmar’s junta in Chin State. The Chin Brotherhood seized Kyin Dwe town in Kanpetlet Township, Chin State, on April 28 and accused the Chin National Front (CNF) of trying to occupy liberated land while it was fighting the junta. The Chinland Council was formed in December with more than 100 members, including the CNF, which was founded in 1988, and ousted Chin MPs and other anti-regime and administrative organizations. The Chin Brotherhood includes the Zomi Federal Union, Chin National Organization, Mindat Chin National Council, Maraland Defense Force (MDF) and Kampelet Chin Defense Force and Matupi CDF Brigade 1. The bloc said in a statement: “To avoid confrontations between Chin groups, the Chin Brotherhood has issued warnings. If it continues, our members will fight back.” The Chin Brotherhood says the Chinland Council is taking advantage of the conflict for territorial gains. The bloc urged the CNF and its armed wing, the Chin National Army (CNA), to prioritize fighting the regime only in Thantlang Township and the Chin State capital, Hakha. However, the Chin Brotherhood will remain active throughout Chin State, according to its members. An analyst said the tensions were to be expected. “There are different views between the organizations but at least no Chin group is fighting for the junta. This is better,” he said. Read more at: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/ethnic-issues/chin-alliances-clash-over-territory-liberated-from-myanmar-junta.html
