Country: | Myanmar (Burma) |
Details of Formation: | After signing a ceasefire agreement, the Mong Thai Army (MTA) under the leadership of Khun Sa was transformed into the Ka Kwe Ye-kky militia volunteer unit in March 1996 and placed under the command of the Burmese armed forces. |
Details of Termination: | -- |
Purpose: | According to news sources, the group was used to protect the country’s border with Thailand. |
Organisation: | The group was controlled by the state armed forces (specifically the Eastern Military Command, Shan State) and its leader was Sao Cham Heong. |
Weapons and Training: | -- |
Size: | -- |
Reason for Membership: | -- |
Treatment of Civilians: | -- |
Other Information: | -- |
References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD. |