Doo Tha Htoo Short Update: Looting by BGF and SAC soldiers, June 21st 2021 Format This Short Update describes events that occurred in Hp-an Township, Doo Tha Htoo (Thaton) District on June 21st 2021. Following a skirmish between the Karen National Union (KNLA) and State Administration Council (SAC) and Border Guard Force (BGF) troops outside of L--- village, T’Kaw Boe village tract, Hpa-an Township, SAC and BGF soldiers engaged in the looting of villagers’ homes while the villagers had fled to the nearby forest for safety.[1] Skirmish followed by looting During June 2021, State Administration Council (SAC)[2] Light Infantry Battalion (LIB)[3] #406 under Military Operation Command (MOC)[4] [#8] cooperated with Border Guard Force (BGF)[5] #1014 under Company Second-in-Command Bo[6] Tin Win in conducting road security for their operations in T’Kaw Boe village tract[7], Hpa-an Township, Doo Tha Htoo (Thaton) District. This area is under the control of the Karen National Union (KNU)[8]. Thus, in response to the movements and activities of the BGF and SAC, and in order to defend their territory, Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA)[9] Battalion #1 attacked the BGF and SAC troops at Noh Hkay area near L--- village, T’Kaw Boe village tract on June 21st 2021. The skirmish took place outside of the village and the fighting lasted only a few minutes. There was no mortar shelling or civilian casualties, however, the gunfire frightened local civilians leading all L--- villagers to flee from their village.