Coup in Kachin

Coup in Kachin

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A source from northern Shan State said a faction of young Kachin officers led by Brig Gen Tujai has taken control of the Kachin Independence Army's headquarters since 20 February. 

Gen Zaumai, President;
Gen Zawng Hkra, Vice President; 
Dr Tuja and Zau Bawm ( ? ) 

3 battalions of junta troops have cordoned off the area and demanded to know whether or not the truce agreement is still honored. 

There is fear that another incident like Mong Koe will be repeated. 

The Mong Koe Defense Army, another ceasefire group, disintegrated when junta troops intervened amid their internal fighting in November last year.