The National Unity Government (NUG) considers southeastern Myanmar within its military region number three. The People’s Defense Force under the NUG, along with Local Defence Forces, operate throughout Tanintharyi Region. Since the end of 2022, they have been able to seize three military outposts.

TRANSCRIPT—-What’s happening in Myanmar’s southeastern Tanintharyi Region is worth your attention.

Let me take a minute to explain.

The National Unity Government (NUG) considers southeastern Myanmar within its military region number three.

The People’s Defense Force (PDF) under the NUG, along with Local Defence Forces, operate throughout Tanintharyi.

Since the end of 2022, they have been able to seize three military outposts.

“Some local defense forces have a few hundred [fighters], but they are not yet under the NUG. These groups get verified by the NUG before being integrated [into the PDF]. Tanintharyi can be said to be one of the strongest regions for the PDF.”

Aung San Shar, PDF Commander

The 4th Brigade of the Karen National Liberation Army, the armed wing of the Karen National Union, is based in Tanintharyi.

It is engaged in joint military operations with the PDF.

An armed splinter group called the Kawthoolei Army, or KTLA. is also active here.

On July 13th, the KTLA allegedly opened fire on a car carrying KNLA leaders.

The New Mon State Party (NMSP), based in neighboring Mon State, also operates in Tanintharyi.

But the NMSP has met with the military in Naypyidaw more than five times, since the 2021 military coup.

The FE5 Tanintharyi Report states that there are over 51,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the region.

The military controls Myeik, Palaw and Dawei townships, where the Special Economic Zone is located.

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