[Myanmar] Strategic developments: Change to group/activity

Change to armed group: On 16 April 2025, in Demoso township (Loikaw district, Kayah state), six Myanmar military troops, who had been forcibly conscripted, defected to the People's Defense Force - Demoso along with five MA-1 assault rifles, 499 rounds of MA-1 ammo, 16 magazines, four grenades, three mines, and other equipment.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

Myanmar

Event type

strategic

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