Laukkai
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Analysis
Laukkai’s transformation from gambling city to scam hub
Laukkai was a casino city with strong cultural ties to China before deteriorating into a lawless breeding ground for massive internet fraud operations
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Myanmar
Civilians killed by artillery shell near Laukkai
It was the second time in less than two weeks than residents attempting to flee the town have fallen victim to shelling
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Myanmar
In besieged Laukkai, prices soar and there are few junta soldiers to be seen
Conditions inside the Kokang administrative centre continue worsen as both residents and soldiers brace for the coming fight
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Myanmar
Struggling to maintain order, junta replaces Kokang leader with brigadier general
While fending off anti-junta forces’ advance towards the Kokang capital of Laukkai, the junta is under mounting pressure from China to take decisive action against criminal organisations running online scam networks from the autonomous region
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Myanmar
Anti-regime forces promise freedom for trafficking victims as they move closer to taking Laukkai
The MNDAA says it has already liberated dozens forced to work in scam centres in territory recently retaken from junta control
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