Reports indicate that an artillery strike targeted a camp for internally displaced people in Myanmar’s Kachin State, resulting in casualties that include women, children, and the elderly. The incident reportedly occurred near a military camp operated by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), which is in conflict with Myanmar’s ruling military. However, Reuters has not independently verified these reports. The KIA has not responded for confirmation, and the news was initially shared on social media by local activists and a minister in Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, who have not yet provided confirmation. Spokespeople for Myanmar’s junta were also not reachable for comment.
Artillery Strike on Myanmar Displacement Camp Claims Lives, Including Women and Children
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