MANDALAY, KOMPAS.com – More than 1,500 residents three village in Shan State, Myanmar, took refuge after the military intended revenge after the death of four of their friends.
Initially, the military junta said they had lost contact with four soldiers on Saturday local time (20/3/2021).
At that time four soldiers, including two officers, were assigned to Pekon City to take care of administrative matters when they were intercepted by the masses.
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The junta later said they found the four soldiers tied up in a hole near the village of Leihton.
In addition, their vehicle was also burned. A total of four villagers were arrested with four others being interrogated.
Myanmar military then voiced a threat of revenge against the perpetrators who had killed their friend.
Local sources said that since March 17 the junta had occupied the village in Shan State.
Reported The Irrawaddy Sunday (21/3/2021), troops opened fire on demonstrators who opposed their deployment with tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition.
The Tatmadaw, the junta’s nickname, also occupied churches, schools and homes to accommodate their troops. Caused many residents to evacuate.
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Ko Khun Myo Hlaing Win, an anti-regime member from Kayah State, told of the treatment of military millionaires to civilians.
The figure who was detained said that the victim was tortured until he was deaf or unconscious during the interrogation process.
Because of this, more than 1,500 residents in the villages of Leihton, Wari Taung Chay, and Saung decided to flee so as not to be arrested.
“The military must immediately leave the village so that residents can return to their homes immediately,” said Ko.
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In Depayin, Sagaing Region, thousands of residents in five villages also fled after the junta arrived in the aftermath of the deaths of two policemen on March 17.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets since February 1, after the Tatmadaw staged a coup against Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.
Hundreds of civilians have since been reported dead, with police accused of brutalizing protesters.
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