Hpapun Situation Update: Tatmadaw road construction activities results in skirmishes with the KNLA and displacement in Lu Thaw Township

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''This Situation Update describes events that occurred in Lu Thaw Township, Hpapun District, between March and May 2018.[1] Tatmadaw soldiers entered areas under KNU control in Lu Thaw Township with the intention of building a road. This led to skirmishes with the KNLA. The Tatmadaw occupied and fired mortars in several villages, which caused the displacement of 3,088 persons. This situation threatened the livelihood of local people, as well as their access to education, food and healthcare...''

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Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)

Date of Publication: 

2019-01-23

Date of entry: 

2019-01-24

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  • Individual Documents

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Geographic coverage: 

    • Karen State

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Myanmar

Language: 

English

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pdf

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text

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    • Good