Displaced Students in Mon State Receive Education in Monasteries and Safe Locations

Since January 9, intense fighting has occurred daily in the eastern part of Ye Township. Local sources report that resistance forces have recently retreated, while the military junta has advanced into New Mon State Party-controlled areas.

Three possibilities: 1. The MNLA will finally get off their lazy asses and actually fight. 2. The MNLA will soon become another BGF. 3.Status quo; MNLA will still not do anything for either side.