Kengtung, Myanmar Faces Wave of Robberies, Eroding Public Safety

Kengtung, a major city in Myanmar's Eastern Shan State, is experiencing a surge in violent robberies targeting iPhones, cash, and motorcycles. Residents live in fear amidst daily crimes, expressing deep distrust in the military junta's police to maintain order. This escalating insecurity is seen as a direct consequence of economic turmoil and social disorder.