One civilian killed daily in northern Myanmar as junta forces claim 30 lives in one month

Myanmar Junta’s Brutal Crackdown: 30 Civilian Killed in Kachin State in One Month

Breaking: Escalating Violence in Northern Myanmar

• 30+ civilians killed in Kachin State between May 27–June 16 (Myanmar Now reports)
• Daily Death Toll: Average of one civilian killed per day in junta raids
• Hotspot: Hpakant township (jade mining region) under heavy artillery strikes

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Key Developments

1. Military Onslaught:
   • 600+ troops deployed from Kamaing in April
   • Targeted Kachin Independence Army (KIA) strongholds
   • Villages burned, civilians detained in crackdown
2. Civilian Atrocities:
   • 13 bodies found in Hmaw Si Zar & Taung Yar Kone since June 12
   • Locals blame junta forces for executions
3. Conflict Background:
   • Violence escalated after 2021 coup
   • Kachin State remains ethnic resistance flashpoint

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Why This Matters

• Humanitarian Crisis: Civilians trapped in crossfire as junta tightens grip
• Jade Trade Disruption: Hpakant is Myanmar’s gem mining hub
• Global Response Needed: UN silent as atrocities mount