In a devastating military raid on a camp for internally displaced people near the town of Laiza in northern Myanmar, at least 29 individuals, including children, have lost their lives. The attack occurred late on Monday night, as reported by local media.
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The camp, situated just a few kilometres away from the headquarters of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), has been caught in the crossfire of a prolonged conflict between the KIA and the Myanmar military. Khon Ja, a local activist affiliated with the Kachin Peace Network Civil society group, visited the local hospital and confirmed to Reuters that 29 people had tragically perished, with an additional 59 wounded as a result of the attack. A spokesperson for Kachin Human Rights Watch, who wished to be identified only as Jacob for security reasons, informed The Associated Press that 30 individuals, including 13 children, had lost their lives, and approximately 60 people were injured.
