Over 30 Villagers Seized as Human Shields by the Junta's forces travelled upstream in naval boats along the Irrawaddy from Shegu
Local residents have reported that Military Council troops apprehended over 30 civilians from villages situated along the banks of the Irrawaddy River in upper Shwegu Township, Kachin State. Around 8:00 a.m. on August 8, a group of Military Council troops arrived at Shwe Kulay village, Shwe Bon Thar village, and Nga Pauk Wa village in upper Shwegu township. They utilized two
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