IED

IED event in Magway, Pakokku area, Myanmar on Tue 4th May 2021

4th May 2021

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On 4 May 2021, in Myaing town, Myaing township (Pakokku District, Magway Region), two explosions occurred in front of the township court, one explosion occurred in front of the head of education's office, and one in a public hospital compound. While the details had yet been confirmed, residents reported that the blasts were caused by homemade bombs and were used to serve as warning to military-appointed officials for pressuring workers participating in civil disobedience movement to return to work. There were no damage or casualties reported.

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Myanmar (MMR)

Magway ( Pakokku area )

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