US EditionA Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides in civil war vie for control
The military government regained control of Kyaukme after a three-week battle, with most of the original 46,000 residents still displaced, officials said.
- Ten days after being recaptured by Myanmar's military, the town of Kyaukme stands largely deserted with damaged infrastructure and civilians fleeing.
- The local ethnic militia and military government accuse each other of causing destruction during fighting for control of the strategically located town.
- Kyaukme's recapture by the military is seen as a significant victory ahead of planned elections amidst a wider conflict between the military junta and opponents.
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A Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides in civil war vie for control
Kyaukme, a once-thriving town in Myanmar’s Shan State, is in shambles, targeted by both sides in the Southeast Asian country’s bitter civil war because of its strategic location at a key junction on the trading route to China.
Mediafax Ten days after it was withdrawn by the military government in Myanmar, Kyaukme city is covered by a devastating silence. The schools opened up, but the city's market, suddenly collapsed, is now almost bare. The sellers closed some tarabs to the journalists visiting the area, visible of nerves. The lonely town of Shan state is in ruins, confirmed by an Associated Press journalist in a rare visit to the war zone, allowing the country's mi…
A Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides in civil war vie for control – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ten days after it was recaptured by Myanmar’s military government, the town of Kyaukme stands eerily silent. Schools have reopened but the town’s once-busy market is mostly empty. Vendors at some stalls closed them at the sight of the visiting journalists, visibl…
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