Myanmar Government military columns and members of the Kayin Border Guard Force jointly launched attacks on two wings of the Klo Htoo Baw Karen Organization (KKO) near Kawkareik Township, Kayin State, on Tuesday according to the Global New Light of Myanmar on 16 July.
The combined forces seized explosives, ammunition, and vehicles. Seven KKO soldiers were arrested and four bodies were found after the clashes. Two members of rebel group also surrendered to the local command in Taungkalay.