The first 2025 satellite imagery in Google Earth that I've seen, from near Loikaw, Burma.
Google's catalogue has gotten far more expansive and responsive since Maxar stopped selling to them and they're using the cheaper Airbus imagery.
Google's catalogue has gotten far more expansive and responsive since Maxar stopped selling to them and they're using the cheaper Airbus imagery.
January 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The first 2025 satellite imagery in Google Earth that I've seen, from near Loikaw, Burma.
Google's catalogue has gotten far more expansive and responsive since Maxar stopped selling to them and they're using the cheaper Airbus imagery.
Google's catalogue has gotten far more expansive and responsive since Maxar stopped selling to them and they're using the cheaper Airbus imagery.
16. Karenni revolutionaries adapted to urban warfare as KNDF sought control of Loikaw in fierce fighting. KNDF claimed as much as 80% of Loikaw but by mid-2024, regime forces regained occupation of the city. Video: revolutionary fighters, medics in Loikaw, 2023, via social media.
July 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
16. Karenni revolutionaries adapted to urban warfare as KNDF sought control of Loikaw in fierce fighting. KNDF claimed as much as 80% of Loikaw but by mid-2024, regime forces regained occupation of the city. Video: revolutionary fighters, medics in Loikaw, 2023, via social media.
As depressingly expected the Junta in Myanmar is now shelling & bombing Loikaw (State capital of Karenni state, Myanmar).
1000s are fleeing.
myanmar-now.org/en/news/in-b...
1000s are fleeing.
myanmar-now.org/en/news/in-b...
Junta intensifies airstrikes on Karenni State capital as resistance seizes key military strongholds
Thousands of people flee Loikaw for southern Shan State or seek temporary refuge in town wards further from Myanmar army posts as fighting escalates
myanmar-now.org
November 20, 2023 at 4:03 PM
As depressingly expected the Junta in Myanmar is now shelling & bombing Loikaw (State capital of Karenni state, Myanmar).
1000s are fleeing.
myanmar-now.org/en/news/in-b...
1000s are fleeing.
myanmar-now.org/en/news/in-b...
Another collective punishment tactic: junta threatens to seize homes of #IDPs in Loikaw as state property. Some have already been leased w/o owners’ consent—rent money funding the junta’s war.
IDPs are stuck btw unsafe return and losing everything.
ktnews.org/military-cou...
IDPs are stuck btw unsafe return and losing everything.
ktnews.org/military-cou...
Military Council Threatens to Seize Vacant Homes in Loikaw -
By Kantarawaddy Times In Loikaw Township, Karenni State, soldiers from the military council have reportedly threatened to seize homes that locals have not returned to after fleeing the area. According...
ktnews.org
January 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Another collective punishment tactic: junta threatens to seize homes of #IDPs in Loikaw as state property. Some have already been leased w/o owners’ consent—rent money funding the junta’s war.
IDPs are stuck btw unsafe return and losing everything.
ktnews.org/military-cou...
IDPs are stuck btw unsafe return and losing everything.
ktnews.org/military-cou...
Myanmar: an extremely common tactic by the junta after "retakes".
"They say that if no one returns to live in the houses, the municipal authorities will clean them up and temporarily declare them as state property."
a way to "portray the city as operating normally".
ktnews.org/military-cou...
"They say that if no one returns to live in the houses, the municipal authorities will clean them up and temporarily declare them as state property."
a way to "portray the city as operating normally".
ktnews.org/military-cou...
Military Council Threatens to Seize Vacant Homes in Loikaw -
By Kantarawaddy Times In Loikaw Township, Karenni State, soldiers from the military council have reportedly threatened to seize homes that locals have not returned to after fleeing the area. According...
ktnews.org
January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Myanmar: an extremely common tactic by the junta after "retakes".
"They say that if no one returns to live in the houses, the municipal authorities will clean them up and temporarily declare them as state property."
a way to "portray the city as operating normally".
ktnews.org/military-cou...
"They say that if no one returns to live in the houses, the municipal authorities will clean them up and temporarily declare them as state property."
a way to "portray the city as operating normally".
ktnews.org/military-cou...
The Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC) told DVB that the regime’s Eastern Central Regional Military Command (RMC) headquarters has been relocated from Shan State’s Kholam town to the Karenni State capital Loikaw Township. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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October 1, 2026 at 9:52 AM
The Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC) told DVB that the regime’s Eastern Central Regional Military Command (RMC) headquarters has been relocated from Shan State’s Kholam town to the Karenni State capital Loikaw Township. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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KNDF TOC 7 operates near Mobye in Shan state, on the border with Karenni State. The Tatmadaw just recently captured Mobye, a strategic town on the road to the capital of Karenni, Loikaw. Fighting has taken place in the area for years, with battles in the area especially fierce during Operation 1107.
July 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
KNDF TOC 7 operates near Mobye in Shan state, on the border with Karenni State. The Tatmadaw just recently captured Mobye, a strategic town on the road to the capital of Karenni, Loikaw. Fighting has taken place in the area for years, with battles in the area especially fierce during Operation 1107.
10. Soon after Myanmar Feb. 1, 2021 coup, Karenni Army (of Karenni National Progressive Party, not in ceasefire) issued statement opposing the coup. Also, Kayan National Liberation Army (of Kayan New Land Party, was in ceasefire) soldiers protected anti-coup protesters in Loikaw.
July 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
10. Soon after Myanmar Feb. 1, 2021 coup, Karenni Army (of Karenni National Progressive Party, not in ceasefire) issued statement opposing the coup. Also, Kayan National Liberation Army (of Kayan New Land Party, was in ceasefire) soldiers protected anti-coup protesters in Loikaw.
The junta is trying to capture Moebye—located in southern Shan State but under the administrative purview of the anti-junta governing body based in Karenni (Kayah) State—to gain easier access to the Karenni State capital, Loikaw
Read more:
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Read more:
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April 30, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The junta is trying to capture Moebye—located in southern Shan State but under the administrative purview of the anti-junta governing body based in Karenni (Kayah) State—to gain easier access to the Karenni State capital, Loikaw
Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/myan...
Read more:
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Today, we met IDPs from Loikaw, Demoso and other cities in Kayah State.
They don’t have jobs, and they have no hope. We were moved by their despair.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
They don’t have jobs, and they have no hope. We were moved by their despair.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
January 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today, we met IDPs from Loikaw, Demoso and other cities in Kayah State.
They don’t have jobs, and they have no hope. We were moved by their despair.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
They don’t have jobs, and they have no hope. We were moved by their despair.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Karreni resistance fighters from a number of factions ambushed a military convoy outside Loikaw, according to The Irrawaddy. The resistance forces claim over 30 military troops killed, the rest having fled. 20 weapons seized and 5 junta soldiers taken prisoner. #Whatshappeninginmyanmar
November 28, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Karreni resistance fighters from a number of factions ambushed a military convoy outside Loikaw, according to The Irrawaddy. The resistance forces claim over 30 military troops killed, the rest having fled. 20 weapons seized and 5 junta soldiers taken prisoner. #Whatshappeninginmyanmar
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#Myanmar #Loikaw #Taunggyi #diocese #FaithInGod #christianity #catholic
#Myanmar #Loikaw #Taunggyi #diocese #FaithInGod #christianity #catholic
June 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The Karenni Nationalities Defence Force told DVB on Tuesday that a regime plan to reopen the 73 mile long Union Road connecting Hpasawng Township to the Karenni State capital Loikaw is “unrealistic.” #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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April 14, 2026 at 7:20 AM
The Karenni Nationalities Defence Force told DVB on Tuesday that a regime plan to reopen the 73 mile long Union Road connecting Hpasawng Township to the Karenni State capital Loikaw is “unrealistic.” #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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"Sie habe Binnenflüchtlingen und Bewohnern in Lagern und Dörfern im Osten von Demoso sowie in der Nähe von Loikaw medizinische Versorgung und Zugang zu medizinischer Hilfe gewährleistet."
www.vaticannews.va/de/welt/news...
www.vaticannews.va/de/welt/news...
Myanmar: Acht Monate Haft für Ordensschwester - Vatican News
Die Militärjunta in Myanmar hat die katholische Ordensschwester Benedetta Nya Moe zu acht Monaten Haft verurteilt, die Binnenflüchtlinge im umkämpften ...
www.vaticannews.va
June 30, 2026 at 6:27 AM
"Sie habe Binnenflüchtlingen und Bewohnern in Lagern und Dörfern im Osten von Demoso sowie in der Nähe von Loikaw medizinische Versorgung und Zugang zu medizinischer Hilfe gewährleistet."
www.vaticannews.va/de/welt/news...
www.vaticannews.va/de/welt/news...
A ceremony was held in the Karenni State capital Loikaw on April 3 for the first 385 male conscripts, aged 18 to 35, drafted into military service upon the completion of their mandated two-years under the conscription law english.dvb.no/first-batch-... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
First batch of military conscripts in Myanmar complete mandated two-years of service - DVB
A ceremony was held in the Karenni State capital Loikaw on April 3 for the first 385 male conscripts, aged 18 to 35, drafted into military service upon the completion of their mandated two-years under...
english.dvb.no
April 7, 2026 at 9:44 AM
A ceremony was held in the Karenni State capital Loikaw on April 3 for the first 385 male conscripts, aged 18 to 35, drafted into military service upon the completion of their mandated two-years under the conscription law english.dvb.no/first-batch-... #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
A Finalist for Feature Writing was ‘Finding Marwi in Loikaw’ by Andrew Nachemson:
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/finding-m...
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/finding-m...
June 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
A Finalist for Feature Writing was ‘Finding Marwi in Loikaw’ by Andrew Nachemson:
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/finding-m...
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/finding-m...
New earthquake reported: M 4.4 - 82 km ENE of Loikaw, Burma (Myanmar) - 2026-06-14T20:31:36.040Z
June 14, 2026 at 8:33 PM
New earthquake reported: M 4.4 - 82 km ENE of Loikaw, Burma (Myanmar) - 2026-06-14T20:31:36.040Z
8. Young activists in Karenni State capital Loikaw, Feb. 2019 set up camp protesting statue of Gen. Aung San they considered symbol of Myanmar imposing its will on Karenni. When 5,000 marched Feb. 11, police direct-fired rubber bullets, wounded 21. www.rfa.org/english/news...
21 Injured During Protest Against Aung San Statue in Myanmar’s Kayah State
Police fire rubber bullets and a water cannon to disperse ethnic Karenni demonstrators.
www.rfa.org
July 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
8. Young activists in Karenni State capital Loikaw, Feb. 2019 set up camp protesting statue of Gen. Aung San they considered symbol of Myanmar imposing its will on Karenni. When 5,000 marched Feb. 11, police direct-fired rubber bullets, wounded 21. www.rfa.org/english/news...
13. Holding forested mountains, then roads & towns, by 2023 the united anti-coup revolutionary forces of Karenni State had gained control of nearly all of Karenni State, except for the capital city, Loikaw. www.theguardian.com/world/2023/j...
In the targets of the junta: life and war inside rebel-held Myanmar
In Myanmar’s opposition controlled areas the risks of opposing the military leadership and the quiet hope that permeates daily life co-exist
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
13. Holding forested mountains, then roads & towns, by 2023 the united anti-coup revolutionary forces of Karenni State had gained control of nearly all of Karenni State, except for the capital city, Loikaw. www.theguardian.com/world/2023/j...
📡 EARTHQUAKE ALERT
M4.4 earthquake near Burma (Myanmar)
📍 82 km ENE of Loikaw, Burma (Myanmar)
📏 Depth: 10.5 km
⏱ 24m ago
See the live impact map → https://earthquakemap.live
#BurmaMyanmar
M4.4 earthquake near Burma (Myanmar)
📍 82 km ENE of Loikaw, Burma (Myanmar)
📏 Depth: 10.5 km
⏱ 24m ago
See the live impact map → https://earthquakemap.live
#BurmaMyanmar
M4.4 Earthquake - Burma (Myanmar)
82 km ENE of Loikaw, Burma (Myanmar) · Depth: 11km · 6/14/2026, 8:07:57 PM
earthquakemap.live
June 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
📡 EARTHQUAKE ALERT
M4.4 earthquake near Burma (Myanmar)
📍 82 km ENE of Loikaw, Burma (Myanmar)
📏 Depth: 10.5 km
⏱ 24m ago
See the live impact map → https://earthquakemap.live
#BurmaMyanmar
M4.4 earthquake near Burma (Myanmar)
📍 82 km ENE of Loikaw, Burma (Myanmar)
📏 Depth: 10.5 km
⏱ 24m ago
See the live impact map → https://earthquakemap.live
#BurmaMyanmar
these items are a testament to the brutality of dictators and wars, the grief of loss and the destruction of futures. — Blooming in Crisis and Uncomfortable Truth in Myanmar
February 14, 2026 at 10:20 AM
these items are a testament to the brutality of dictators and wars, the grief of loss and the destruction of futures. — Blooming in Crisis and Uncomfortable Truth in Myanmar