Battle of Demoso (2022)

Battle of Demoso (2022)
Part of Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
DateJanuary 2022 – present
Location19°32′38″N 97°09′43″E / 19.544°N 97.162°E / 19.544; 97.162
Result Ongoing
Belligerents

Karenni Nationalities Defence Force

Karenni National Progressive Party

 Tatmadaw
Units involved
Unknown 427th Light Infantry Battalion
Casualties and losses
At least 15 dead At least 350 killed (anti-junta claim)
At least 2 dead; more than 150,000 displaced

The Second Battle of Demoso began when the Myanmar Tatmadaw attacked Karenni positions to retake parts of Demoso controlled by anti-junta forces.

During the battle, the Tatmadaw destroyed numerous churches and schools.