Colonel Naw Bu Confirms KIA Takes Over Bhamo Airport in Kachin State

On January 27, Colonel Naw Bu, the representative for the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), announced that the KIA has taken over Bhamo Airport in Kachin State. 

"Our joint  forces have gained control of Bhamo Airport.  Aircraft can no longer touch down. Today, we also took control of the signal corps camp,” Colonel Naw Bu remarked.