Armed conflicts leave 14 dead, 26 wounded in Namkham Township

Armed conflicts leave 14 dead, 26 wounded in Namkham Township
Published 27 December 2023

Fourteen civilians, including 4 children, lost their lives and 26 others were wounded during armed conflicts in Namkham, northern Shan State, according to a report by Ta’ang Women’s Organization.

Moreover, 127 public houses, 8 religious buildings, 4 schools, 1 hospital and 1 hall were destroyed in 16 villages and 8 wards of Nahmkhan township.

The affected villages were Man Aung, Saing Taung, Man Lon, Lweiun, Lweilwun, Nahmsari, Mantmai, Kaungtat, Tonaar, Pansan, Panlaw, Honaar, Kunlon, Mahnkham, and Seihai. The damaged wards were Aung Myitta, Aung Mingala, Pauknei, Pauktaikma, Sayetan, Kaung Naung Moe, Pauklon and Naungsant.