Hundreds of Villagers Flee After Myanmar Military Raid in Sagaing
An anti-regime protest in Sagaing Region s Kani Township in March. / CJ
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By The Irrawaddy 18 April 2021
Villagers in Kani Township, Sagaing Region, say they are fleeing their homes after soldiers raided Chaungma village in the township on Sunday afternoon, following a roadside shootout on the Monywa-Kalewa highway on Saturday night.
Clashes between the resistance and junta forces have been reported in villages near Chaungma in recent days.
Several residents told The Irrawaddy, on condition of anonymity, that the arrival of around 15 military trucks on Sunday led to Chaungma – about 20km from Kani – and at least six other villages being evacuated.