It has been learnt that the situation between military units of the UWSA (United Wa State Army) and the SPDC (State Peace and Development Council) is getting tense.

It started when SPDC military units entered Wa region, Mong Mao Township in Shan State North, for a land survey. It has been learnt that artillery units under the Lashio-based Artillery Control Base No 902 have set up camps in the region to conduct a land survey. Besides these artillery units, local residents said Kunlong-based 312th Light Infantry Battalion and Laukkai-based 128th Infantry Battalion have also set up camps.

Last week, Wa units intercepted (SPDC) units, led by Lt-Col Myat Kyaw, commander of the 128th Infantry Battalion, to prevent the latter from entering the region and conducting a land survey. Local residents said the SPDC has increased the number of troops in the region days after the incident. According to military reports from the border, this is why there is a tense situation between the two sides and the locals are very concerned about possible clashes.