Thway Thout
Myanmar death squad / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Thway Thout A Pwe or Thway Thauk Apwe (Burmese: သွေးသောက်အဖွဲ့, lit. 'blood drinkers' group'') are a death squad[1] active in Myanmar's central Mandalay Region since the Myanmar civil war. Emerging in early 2022, the Thway Thout's ideology beyond support for the Tatmadaw and opposition to the National League for Democracy remains uncertain. The group has claimed responsibility for the killing of several NLD members and activists since its foundation.
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Thway Thout | |
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Dates of operation | 2022–present |
Split from | Pyusawhti militias (alleged, unconfirmed) |
Active regions | Mandalay Region Yangon Region Taunggyi |
Ideology | |
Political position | Far-right |
Allies | State allies
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Opponents | State opponents
Non-state opponents |
Battles and wars | Internal conflict in Myanmar |
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