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Danu People's Liberation Army

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Danu People's Liberation Army
Dates of operation29 July 2022[1] – present
Active regionsDanu Self-Administered Zone, Shan State, Myanmar
Size~500[2]
Part ofDanu People's Liberation Front
Allies
Opponents Myanmar (SAC)
Battles and warsInternal conflict in Myanmar

The Danu People's Liberaton Army is a Danu ethnic armed organisation in Myanmar. It was established on 29 July, 2022, as the armed wing of the Danu People's Liberation Front. It is active in the Danu Self-Administered Zone, and several areas of northern Shan State. It participated in both phase 1 and 2 of Operation 1027 alongside the Ta'ang National Liberation Army, notably attacking Burmese Tatmadaw forces around Kyaukku, Lawksawk Township.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Military Council Directs Compilation of Non-CDM Personnel List for Possible Volunteer Force Formation in Southern Shan State". Mizzima. 15 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Myanmar Junta Running Out of Options in Northern Shan as Fighting Resumes". The Irrawaddy. 2 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Myanmar Junta Forces Suffer Heavy Casualties in Shan State Fighting". The Irrawaddy. 11 December 2024.