Battle of Demoso (2022)

Battle of Demoso (2022)
Part of Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Date1 January 2022 – November 2023
Location
Demoso, Demoso Township, Karenni State, Myanmar
19°32′38″N 97°09′43″E / 19.544°N 97.162°E / 19.544; 97.162
Result Karenni victory in November 2023.
Belligerents

Karenni Nationalities Defence Force

Karenni National Progressive Party

 Tatmadaw
Units involved
Unknown 427th Light Infantry Battalion
Casualties and losses
At least 15 dead At least 350 killed (anti-junta claim)
At least 2 dead; more than 150,000 displaced

The Second Battle of Demoso began when the Myanmar Tatmadaw attacked Karenni positions to retake parts of Demoso controlled by anti-junta forces.

During the battle, the Tatmadaw destroyed numerous churches and schools.

Demoso was captured by the Karenni during their offensive in November 2023. After which it was controlled by Karenni State Interim Executive Council until Tatmadaw's offensive which eventually would result in the capture of Demoso. In the meanwhile it became a refugee hub serving some 150,000 refugees alone. Many of whom now have to flee war again.

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