Mizzima News

Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Thai security agencies continued surprise raids and search of houses of those suspected of being connected with the 'Karen National Union' (KNU) yesterday.

A total of over 100 personnel led by Tak province commander Col. Nong Pathong, Border Security Force and People's Militia, searched three houses in Naung Bwa village in Thar Saung Yan Township.

An eyewitness said that the search was conducted from 6 a.m. to over 1 p.m. today at Naung Bwa village, 80 miles south of Mae Sot. The raid was mainly to find hidden arms. But nothing was found, he added.

Over 1,000 Karen war refugees are currently sheltered near Naung Bwa village. They fled from their villages after combined forces of the Burmese Army and DKBA launched offensives against KNU’s 7^th Brigade five months ago.

Similarly on 27 October, the Thai Army searched the houses of top KNU leaders living in Mae Sot, Tak Province.


(Edited by Ko Wild)