Anti-Islam (alleged)[4] Buddhist nationalism Militarism Ultranationalism
Political position
Right-wing to far-right
Allies
State allies
Myanmar (1956–2021)
Tatmadaw (2021–present)
Myanmar Police Force (2021–present)
Non-state allies
Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League (1956–1962)[5]
Pa-O National Army (2021–present)
Shanni Nationalities Army (2022–present)
Opponents
State opponents
National Unity Government (2021–present)
Non-state opponents
All Burma Students' Democratic Front
Arakan Army
Black Leopard Army
Chin National Army
Chin National Defence Force
Chinland Defense Force
Karen National Defence Organisation
Karen National Liberation Army
Karenni Nationalities Defence Force
Kayan New Land Army
Kuki National Army
Myanmar Royal Dragon Army
National Liberation Army
People's Defence Force
People's Defence Force - Kalay
People's Liberation Army
People's Revolution Alliance (Magway)
Student Armed Force
Ta'ang National Liberation Army
Various Ethnic Armed Organizations
Battles and wars
Internal conflict in Myanmar
Conflict in Shan State
Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Flag of the Pyusawhti militia groups
Pyusawhti militias (Burmese: ပျူစောထီးပြည်သူ့စစ်အဖွဲ့များBurmese pronunciation:[pjù.sɔ́.tʰípjì.θu̼sɪʔ.tæʔ.mjá], also spelt Pyu Saw Htee) are loosely organised networks of pro-military and pro-junta villagers operating in Myanmar. The term was first used in 1956, after U Nu's government created Pyusawhti paramilitary units to assist the military with counterinsurgency operations. After a coup in 1958, the army tried to disband them, as they had become loyal to local ruling-party politicians . However, their attempt was not completely successful.[5]
In the 2000s, the Burmese media started to employ the term to refer to pre-existing networks of irregulars mobilized by the military. The militias became increasingly active in 2021, as supporters of the military of Myanmar and those suspected to be supporting it, who feared attacks by the resistance forces(most of which later turned into the People's Defence Forces), formed militias for self-defence.[6] Pyusawhti militias conducted attacks on people against the military.[7] They were given some assistance by the military of Myanmar, which in turn utilized them to compensate for its lack of local knowledge and intelligence, as well as its shortage of manpower.[6] Observers have noted ties with extremist nationalist groups like the Patriotic Association of Myanmar.[7]
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