The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has taken control of Lwegel, a significant border town in the southeastern part of Kachin state, enhancing its position along the trade route between China and Myanmar.
Since launching their operation on March 7th, the KIA has seized over 60 military outposts from the junta forces, both large and small, including strategic locations. As the KIA continues to secure victories, there are reports suggesting that the Chinese government has invited the leaders of the KIA and the Arakan Army for closed-door talks, aiming to address the ongoing conflict and seek a peaceful resolution.
The recent successes of the KIA underscore the vulnerability of the junta regime in the ethnic armed groups’ territories.