AA joins KIA to defend territory from junta forces

The Arakan Army (AA) has joined the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) to attack the junta troops which were advancing near Laiza town located at the Myanmar-China border, said  KIA spokesman colonel Norbu.

Since  3 July, the junta forces were attacking the village of Nan Sanyang near Laiza town with a large number of soldiers. The military tension continues till date in the area.

The KIA spokesman informed that the junta forces near Nan Sanyang village were increasing their military strength with heavy weapons and battles on the ground are continuing.

''The junta columns were arriving from  Nan Sanyang side. We are intercepting and also defending the area from the sides of Bamaw and Myitkyina. The AA members also joined in the mission to defend the area. The  war may continue for some more days,”  he added.

During the 14 days long battle, casualties were reported from both sides, but no  detail is available with the KIA, stated colonel Norbu.

It is also reported that thousands of local residents from the surrounding areas including Nan Sanyang village fled to other places (including Laiza town) looking for safety and security.

The AA has  more than 30,000 combat troops deployed in Kachin State, northern Shan State besides Rakhine State.

There are reports that the junta has increased its military strength on the side of Rakhine State, where military preparations are going on, but  Narinjara News can not confirm the development.

Military council chairman senior general Min Aung Hlaing, who arrived in Rakhine State on 10 July, met with the families of military troops here and stated that the soldiers should be ready to fight in need.