The Second Battle of Demoso began when the Myanmar Tatmadaw attacked Karenni positions to retake parts of Demoso controlled by anti-junta forces. Hundreds of junta troops close in on Karenni State’s Demoso. Esther J. Myanmar Now. August 18, 2022 Karenni State’s eastern Demoso Township under siege by military. Nyein Swe. May 23, 2023. Myanmar Now.
During the battle, the Tatmadaw destroyed numerous churches and schools. Burned churches: Myanmar’s junta accused of abuses against the Christian minority July 21, 2022. France 24 “The World Must Know” Karenni Human Rights Group. February 2022. Republished in Public Voice Television
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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