Chin Brotherhood claims major territorial gains in first year of its offensive across Chinland

The Chin Brotherhood announced on Monday that its offensive against the military has intensified in Falam Township, located 122 miles (196 km) north of the Chinland capital Hakha, where military outposts and the district and township police stations were seized by its forces on Nov. 12. 

“While we maintain broad control over the town, offensive operations continue against the remaining Light Infantry Battalion 268,” said Salai Thang Chun Phay, the Chinland Defense Force (CDF) Mindat commander-in-chief, at a press conference on Dec. 30.