In Myaing, 26 locals killed in 2 months of junta’s offensive

Photo – Houses in Myaing destroyed by fire set by the junta. In Magway Region’s Myaing Township, 26 locals have been killed in two months due to the offensive operations of the junta’s troops, according to local residents and regional organizations. (Anya Myay Civil Society Organization-Myaing) July 22 Mizzima. In Magway Region’s Myaing Township, 26 locals have been killed in two months due to the offensive operations of the junta’s troops, according to local residents and regional organizations. This morning (July 22), heavy artillery fired indiscriminately by the junta forces stationed in Thinma village landed and exploded inside Wefo village, killing two locals, it was learned. It was also learned from the records of the Anya Myay Civil Society Organization (Myaing) that a total of 24 people, including the elderly, mentally disabled, and women, were killed by this offensive column while it was conducting offensive operations within Myaing Township. Therefore, a total of 26 locals have been killed, and the number of people killed on the ground may be higher than this, and some locals are out of contact, according to the Anya Myay Civil Society Organization. It was learned that the deceased include one person each from Tharsay village, Ninsaykan village, Wepot village, Kon village, Kanne village, Myinkothit village, Kointoma village, and Warinchai village; two people each from Konlat village and Mitthela village; five people each from Thaukshapin village and Bonsone village; and two people from Sanchaung village. The offensive column that fired heavy artillery set fire to Thinma village this morning and left the village in the afternoon, and is conducting offensive operations in the surrounding areas, so organizations within the township have warned locals to be vigilant. Furthermore, it was learned that more than 180 houses in the villages were also set on fire and destroyed. Since June, residents from more than 14 villages have been displaced due to the junta’s offensive operations. Editor. Aung Kyaw Phyo The post In Myaing, 26 locals killed in 2 months of junta’s offensive appeared first on BUR.MIZZIMA.COM.