Mizzima-June 11
The Pa-O National Organization/Pa-O National Army (PNO/PNA) ordered more than 6,000 residents from seven villages in Hsihseng Township, southern Shan State, to relocate to Hpa Yar Phyu village, according to a statement released by the PNO on 7 June. The directive applies to residents from Tapuu Hto, Kaung Hto, Lwel Ngun, Naung Bo, and Pin Set villages in the Naung Kyaw village tract, as well as Naung Htaw and Kalar Lum villages in the Taung Shay village tract. The relocation deadline is set for 15 June. According to the PNO/PNA announcement, those affected must move exclusively to the grounds of the Mwetaw Pagoda in Hpa Yar Phyu village, and not to hillside agricultural areas or internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. “This is essentially equivalent to detaining and locking up every resident in those villages. The PNO should reevaluate this move,” said Khun Rein Yan, spokesperson for the Pa-O National Liberation Army (PNLO/PNLA). Attempts by Mizzima to contact the PNO/PNA for clarification on the forced relocation order were unsuccessful. The PNLA and allied revolutionary joint forces seized control of Hsihseng Township on 22 January 2024. However, the junta forces, along with members of the Pa-O National Army, regained control of the township approximately two months later. Since then, frequent clashes have reportedly occurred whenever PNA soliders attempt to advance in the area. Read mor at:
