Mine

Mine event in Shan State, Kyaukme Township area, Myanmar on Tue 28th July 2020

28th July 2020

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A farmer was killed this Tuesday after accidentally detonating a landmine in Kyaukme Township in northern Shan State. Chit Maung, 59, detonated the anti-personnel mine with his knife after discovering it lying in his corn field at about 1:30 pm, Sai Nay Aung, who is working with Kan Lint Let Myar Social Volunteer group, told SHAN. “He picked up the landmine and knocked it with his knife,” he says, killing him instantly.

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Shan State ( Kyaukme Township area )

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