Battle of Kawmoora

The Battle of Kawmoora was a protracted battle between the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces) and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA). Before 1994, the Tatmadaw was unable to capture the KNLA stronghold of Kawmoora due to the stronghold's robust fortifications and narrow access from Tatmadaw-held territory. The Tatmadaw instead fired artillery at enemy positions from Thai territory, with the permission of the Thai government. However, the Fall of Manerplaw on 27 January 1995 allowed the Tatmadaw to advance southward and capture Kawmoora on 21 February.

Battle of Kawmoora
Part of the Karen conflict
Date ({{{year}}}-{{{month}}}-{{{day}}}) ({{{year}}}-{{{month}}}-{{{day}}})20 May 1989 – 21 February 1995
(5 years, 9 months and 1 day)
Location
Kawmoora, Kayin State, Myanmar
Result SLORC / DKBA victory
Belligerents
  • Myanmar (SLORC)
  • DKBA
 Karen National Union
Units involved

 Tatmadaw

  •  Myanmar Army
    • 902nd Artillery Operation Command
    • Southeastern Command
 Karen National Liberation Army
Strength
10,000 soldiers
100 artillery		 1,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
411 killed in total
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