December 16, 2024
A violent clash erupted on December 13 between military council troops stationed at the Chinese-owned Wanbao Companyโs Letpadaung copper project in Sagaing Regionโs Salingyi Township and the Peopleโs Defense Forces (PDF). As a result of the escalating conflict, thousands of locals are fleeing the area due to the heightened military tensions.
One local resident described the situation, saying, โThere is now a security situation in Wanbao. Sealed vehicles are entering, and it appears that the militaryโs primary objective is to establish a base at Wanbao and regroup. At this point, it seems that the military is fighting on its own.โ
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that an estimated 3.5 million people have been displaced by ongoing military conflicts across Myanmar.
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