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Three-year-old among nine killed by junta shelling near Myanmar’s jade-mining hub
The regime forces based in Hpakant Township, clashing with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) for control of a hilltop outpost, have been firing on nearby villages during lulls in the fighting
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Junta shelling kills three near Myanmar jade centre of Hpakant
Fighting has also been reported in other parts of Kachin State as the regime steps up efforts to retake territory lost since last year
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Several missing as villages, displaced people’s camps flood near KIA headquarters in Laiza
Rising waters and strong currents in the Munglai Hkyet Creek on Monday reportedly resulted in destruction or severe damage to a bridge and dozens of homes, as well as carrying off at least nine local people
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Kachin organisation shuts down bars, karaoke venues in towns under its control
Clients at nightclubs and karaoke bars are increasingly dealing and using harmful drugs, according to the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) order
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Myanmar regime forces torch mine sites near Hpakant
Junta troops have been pushing closer the jade-mining town since April, reaching its eastern outskirts late last month
