Urgent Update on Humanitarian Situation in Kachin State January 28, 2018

Description: 

"Aerial bombing and heavy artillery mortar shelling took place in amber mining areas of Tanai Township between 25 January and 27 January afternoon. Two civilians were killed and at least four were injured as a result. About 2,000 civilians, including villagers and migrant workers, trapped in the conflict-affected areas have yet to be able to escape. The populations from Tanai area including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are terrified by the intensification of fighting. Moreover, strict restrictions of rice and fuel transport are causing food shortages in the area..."

Source/publisher: 

Burma Link

Date of Publication: 

2018-01-28

Date of entry: 

2018-02-04

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Language: 

English