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Mine event in Sagaing, Yinmarbin area, Myanmar on Thu 9th September 2021

9th September 2021

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On 9 September 2021, in Salingyi township (Yinmarbin district, Sagaing region), a water pipeline transporting water from the Chindwin River to the Myanmar Wanbao and Myanmar Yangtze copper mines (a joint venture between China and a Myanmar military-owned holding company) was bombed by a local PDF group. The PDF Group stated that the bomb was carried out as China had been ignoring the 'desires of Myanmar people for democracy and backing the military junta.' No damage or casualties reported.

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Sagaing ( Yinmarbin area )

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