Clashes in Chin State

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Clashes in Chin State refers to a series of ongoing violent clashes between the Myanmar military and local defense organizations in Chin State, Myanmar since the military coup in 2021. Following the coup, many protests occurred in the state against the new military junta. The military, however, responded harshly using violence to quell the protests, arresting citizens and torching homes. In 2022, the Chin National Army claimed that around 70% of the state was under the control of resistance forces.

Clahes in Chin State
Part of Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
File:Chin State in Myanmar.svg Location of Chin State
Date February 2021 – present Location Chin State, Myanmar Status Ongoing
Belligerents
Tatmadaw Myanmar Army North Western Command Myanmar Air Force Myanmar Police Force Zomi Revolutionary Army	Chin National Army Chin National Defence Force Chinland Defense Force Arakan Army
Strength
6+ infantry battalions in the State and other deployed troops	17+ local defense forces
Casualties and losses
900+ killed and several wounded as of July 2022	53 killed and several wounded as of July 2022

Chinland Defense Forces (CDFs)

Main article: Chinland Defense Force

The Chinland Defense Forces (Burmese: ချင်းဒေသကာကွယ်ရေးတပ်ဖွဲ့; abbreviated: CDF) are local defense forces in the towns of Chin State formed to protect Chin State from the military junta. CDFs are members of the CJDC (Chinland Joint Defense Committee). The Chin National Army provides training and arms to CDFs.

Mindat

Main article: Myanmar_civil_war_(2021–present) § New_conflicts

On 26 April, the Battle of Mindat became the first large-scale conflict arising from the 2021 coup. As a response, the junta cut off food and water supplies and declared martial law. More than 10,000 people have left Mindat in southern Chin State as the Myanmar military started an all-out operation to quell an armed revolt headed by local citizens. Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor reported that the Myanmar military used cluster munitions bombs in Mindat.

Thantlang

Main article: Battle of Thantlang

On 19 September 2021, clashes broke out in Thantlang when Chin National Army (CNA) and CDF-Thantlang launched an attack on a junta base reportedly killing around 30 soldiers. In response, junta forces killed a Christian leader who tried to put off a fire. A month later they returned and burned down two churches and at least 164 homes. The battle also leads to the exodus of thousands of residents as early as September 2021. Over 10,000 Thantlang residents fled the town, seeking refuge in the countryside and the neighboring Indian state of Mizoram. By November 2022, much of Thantlang had been burned down.

Tedim

In January 2022, tensions escalated between the military regime troops and the joint local forces ( CNA, CNDF, CDF Siyin, CDF KKG, PDF Zoland, PDF Kalay, Zomi PDF, Zogam Army) in Taingen village, Tedim, a strategic point on the road of Kalay-Tedim and Kalay-Falam, which also served as an entry point to Chin State from Sagaing. On January 12, the junta's transportation units advanced to the village from Kalay to deliver military supplies to its troops. The next day, on January 13, clashes broke out. The regime faced severe setbacks and fired heavy weapons from Kalay University while deploying air support. Consequently, over 1000 residents of Taingen and nearby villages, including Mualpi, Khai Kam, and Theizang, were displaced. The joint defense forces claimed an estimated 75 junta forces were killed. The battle lasted for over 10 days, and the joint forces eventually retreated due to inadequate weaponry.

Camp Victoria

On January 10 and 12, 2023, Myanmar Air Force carried out airstrikes with one Yak-130 and two MiG-29 targeting Camp Victoria, CNA’s headquarters, near the India-Myanmar border. Five CNA soldiers were killed, at least 10 were injured and some buildings were damaged. The air attacks violated Indian airspace and soil, according to the CNF, local Mizo organizations, and the international research and advocacy organization Fortify Rights. The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) states that at least 200 Chin refugees crossed the border later the week following the airstrikes by Myanmar Army.

Falam

On April 10th, Webula town, situated about 20 miles away from Falam town experienced an attack by Myanmar Air Force. The attack followed the seizure of the Var military camp by the CNDF earlier that day. The town was targeted along with Var village and Kyaung Hel village. This assault resulted in the deaths of at least nine civilians, while many others sustained injuries due to the airstrikes. Among the casualties were individuals near a school and a football field where fighter jet shells exploded. The airstrikes caused extensive damage to five civilian houses.

Tonzang

The first clash in Tonzang, located in northern Chin State, took place on August 1, 2023. The CDFs (CDF Hualngoram, Tonzang CDF, and PDA), along with the CNA, attacked Tonzang Police Station. The fight continued until August 2 and resulted in the death of one CDF soldier and a civilian man, forcing nearby residents to flee.

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