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733 Arrested in KNU Raid; Clashes Escalate in Myawaddy

11/27/2025

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The Karen National Union (KNU) said a November 21 raid on a Myawaddy scam compound led to the arrest of 733 foreign nationals, including Chinese and Thai citizens.
The operation exposed torture cells and Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) operations.
Three Myanmar women were shot dead by junta troops while fleeing the compound.
Ongoing clashes between KNU forces and the junta escalate in the region.

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The Karen National Union (KNU) said a November 21 raid on a Myawaddy scam compound led to the arrest of 733 foreign nationals, including Chinese and Thai citizens.
The operation exposed torture cells and Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) operations.
Three Myanmar women were shot dead by junta troops while fleeing the compound.
Ongoing clashes between KNU forces and the junta escalate in the region.