Mine

Mine event in Kachin, Bhamo area, Myanmar on Mon 21st November 2022

21st November 2022

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On 21 November 2022, in Shwegu town (Shwegu township, Bhamo district, Kachin state), the Shwegu PDF attacked the Electrical Power Corporation (EPC) office in No.3 ward with a mine at around 4 am. The group claimed that the attack was carried out after the EPC staff forced and threatened locals to pay electricity bills. The fence of the office was damaged. There were no casualties.

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Myanmar (MMR)

Kachin ( Bhamo area )

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