Mine

Mine event in Shan State, Nawnghkio area, Myanmar on Mon 12th January 2026

12th January 2026

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Two residents of Naungcho Township, Northern Shan State, lost both of their legs after stepping on landmines, according to a local woman who spoke to Shwe Phee Myay.

The first incident took place around 8:30 a.m. on January 12 in Taung Shay village, Taung Shay village tract. A woman living there stepped on a buried landmine within her own compound, causing both her legs to be blown off.

Similarly, on January 15, a man from Naung Lin village, Nyan Taw village tract, also stepped on a landmine while cleaning around his yard.

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Shan State ( Nawnghkio area )

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