Kachin State
- News
Villagers flee as junta forces make mass arrests in Hpakant Township
At least 300 people have been detained in recent weeks on suspicion of supporting anti-regime forces
- News
Shooting deaths occur amid heightened security, military arrests in Hpakant
The military carried out a raid and detained several KIA officers at a meeting, and an immigration officer was killed the next day in the Kachin State town, which is known for its jade production
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Military injures three civilians in Hpakant Township with artillery and gunfire
All three incidents last week resulted in injuries, and one of the victims was also arrested
- In-Depth
Two months after deadly air raid, Hpakant remains on high alert
The military’s October 23 attack on a KIO celebration has turned the jade-mining region into a new hotspot in the ongoing conflict for control of Myanmar’s north
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Junta forces free three detained locals in Kachin State, keep 30 more in custody
The military abducts dozens of civilians during an advance through Hpakant Township villages and holds them for days at nearby bases
