Tag: Kachin Independent Army

YANGON, Myanmar – Two hundred internally displaced people from Ingyan Yan area of Kachin state fled to Myikyina, the capital of Kachin state, on March 20 due to military reinforcement of both opposing armed forces after recent clashes. The Kachin Independent Army conducted an attack on the Myanmar military near Gway Htaung village of Ingyan … Read more

YANGON, Myanmar – Kachin ethnic people in Myikyina city staged a protest against the military coup on March 10, with a purpose of attempting to restore democracy in Myanmar. In the confrontation with security forces, in which live rounds were used, two people died, including a 20-year-old woman and four others were wounded. Myikyina is … Read more