Two clashes between the military council’s troop and the Karenni Army took place six kilometers from the south of Loikaw in Karenni (Kayah) on July 3.

Nearby IDPs reportedly relocated. Karenni Information Center (KnIC) quoted on the ground sources as saying because troops entered the area where IDPs live KNPP opened fire on them.

The clashes continued like this, while Commander of Brigade (66) held a ceremony at the State Hall in Loikaw to help houses and churches in Demoso affected by the war yesterday morning (July 3).

The casualties are unknown and being investigated.