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Projectile event in Rakhine, Sittwe area, Myanmar on Tue 6th October 2020

6th October 2020

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On 6 October 2020, in Zay Di Pyin village, which is located near Pyin Wan and Kan Pyin villages (Rathedaung Township, Sittwe District, Rakhine State), two artillery shells from Myanmar military fell into the village, landing on civilian houses. However, no one was injured in the village. Residents accused Myanmar military of shelling into the villages as Myanmar military travelled along the Mayu river with four navy vessels and two-speed boats.

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Rakhine ( Sittwe area )

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