Battle of Demoso (2022)
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Era | Date not recorded (no reliable year in Wikidata) | derived from year |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Myanmar | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 19.5440, 97.1620 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Second Battle of Demoso began when the Myanmar Tatmadaw attacked Karenni positions to retake parts of Demoso controlled by anti-junta forces.
During the battle, the Tatmadaw destroyed numerous churches and schools.
Demoso was captured by the Karenni during their offensive in November 2023. After which it was controlled by Karenni State Interim Executive Council until Tatmadaw's offensive which eventually would result in the capture of Demoso. In the meanwhile it became a refugee hub serving some 150,000 refugees alone. Many of whom now have to flee war again.
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