When the People’s Defense Forces (PDFs) first coalesced in Myanmar in 2021, many viewed them as hastily organized groups of young vigilantes who would be quickly overrun by the junta’s military force, known as the Sit-Tat. Instead, the PDFs have grown in size, organization and capability over the last year and half, and now pose a major threat to the junta’s viability. Though they lack heavy equipment, an advanced command structure and international support, the proliferating PDFs have demonstrated remarkable tactical ingenuity and resilience. If they improve their command structure and weaponry, they could help expand territory under resistance control and hasten the junta’s demise.
The Chin National Front (CNF) announced on 1 September that clashes between the local Chin joint defense forces and the Military Council troops broke out between Hakha Township and Thantlang Township, Chin State from 30 July to 31 August and at least 60 junta troops have been killed.
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The Chinland Joint Defense Committee (CJDC) announced in a statement that 220 military clashes took place in Chin State and Sagaing Region from 1 February to 31 July 2022, with 927 Military Council soldiers killed.