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Two Civilians, Including a 10-Year-Old Child, Killed by Shelling in Taungpotwel Village, Nyaungshwe Township

Writer: Saw Kyaw OoSaw Kyaw Oo

On February 12, around 5 PM, the Myanmar military junta and the Pa-O National Army (PNA) launched artillery shells at Taungpotwel village, Nyaungshwe Township. As a result, two civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were killed, according to a statement released by the Human Rights of Inle Region (HRIR).


A local resident reported that around 12 artillery shells were fired from Pekhon Township. Approximately, six of the shells landed inside the village, despite no ongoing battles in the area.

 
 
 

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