Myanmar: Burnt villages and rebel patrols in battle-scarred north

Villages in Myanmar’s northwest Sagaing Region have been turned into smouldering ruins in what locals say are reprisal attacks by troops of the governing military junta. The area has been a hotbed of resistance since last year’s coup, with local "People's Defence Force" (PDF) and militia members, often using homemade weapons, clashing with junta troops and local populations frequently suffering the consequences.

Sep 21, 2022 - 11:22
182118
Myanmar: Burnt villages and rebel patrols in battle-scarred north
Villages in Myanmar’s northwest Sagaing Region have been turned into smouldering ruins in what locals say are reprisal attacks by troops of the governing military junta. The area has been a hotbed of resistance since last year’s coup, with local "People's Defence Force" (PDF) and militia members, often using homemade weapons, clashing with junta troops and local populations frequently suffering the consequences.
Original Post >>    

This article has been sourced from various publicly available news platforms around the world. All intellectual property rights remain with the original publishers and authors. Unshared News does not claim ownership of the content and provides it solely for informational and educational purposes voluntarily. If you are the rightful owner and believe this content has been used improperly, please contact us for prompt removal or correction.