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Mizzima Four women were injured after the Myanmar junta launched an airstrike on Namtu town in northern Shan State, an area controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), at 8:28 am on 17 October, according to a statement from the ethnic a... (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

The town of Namtu in northern Shan State, which saw heavy fighting beginning in 2023, is now largely quiet, though visible damage from the conflict remains. [3]

Mizzima A string of deadly junta attacks targeting villages and towns near China’s oil and gas pipelines in northern Shan State has left at least ten civilians dead and 14 others injured. [4]

Over 1,000 locals in Namtu, northern Shan State have been displaced by fighting between the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

NAMTU, Northern Shan State—Many people strive to be a leader in their community, but Sai Maung (not his real name) was far from happy when he was chosen by lottery to serve as the village head of his hometown of Pan Wo Village in Namtu Township, nort... [7]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2023-12-28 · 100% match

TNLA captures Namtu Town, the latest Myanmar junta position to fall under Operation 1027

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-10-19 · 100% match

Four women injured in airstrike on Namtu town in northern Shan State

Mizzima Four women were injured after the Myanmar junta launched an airstrike on Namtu town in northern Shan State, an area controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), at 8:28 am on 17 October, according to a statement from the ethnic a

[3] MM myanmar-now.org · 100% match

On the road to Namtu

The town of Namtu in northern Shan State, which saw heavy fighting beginning in 2023, is now largely quiet, though visible damage from the conflict remains.

[4] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-01-25 · 48% match

Junta attacks along pipelines in northern Shan State kill at least 10

Mizzima A string of deadly junta attacks targeting villages and towns near China’s oil and gas pipelines in northern Shan State has left at least ten civilians dead and 14 others injured.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2021-04-07 · 46% match

Shan State Villagers Flee Fighting Between Rival Ethnic Armed Groups

Over 1,000 locals in Namtu, northern Shan State have been displaced by fighting between the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-03-19 · 46% match

International Day of Action for Rivers Anti-Dam protests in Shan State

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-09-09 · 38% match

Ethnic Conflict Puts Village Leaders in Myanmar’s Shan State at Risk

NAMTU, Northern Shan State—Many people strive to be a leader in their community, but Sai Maung (not his real name) was far from happy when he was chosen by lottery to serve as the village head of his hometown of Pan Wo Village in Namtu Township, nort

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-02-23 · 37% match

Locals Say Armed Groups ‘Disappear’ Civilians Caught in Northern Shan Conflict

NAMTU, Shan State — During recent clashes in northern Shan State, Shan and Palaung (Ta’ang) ethnic armed groups have “disappeared” civilian farmers from Namtu town, according to local community leaders.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-02-21 · 37% match

Displaced Civilians Endure Camp Hardships, Resent Armies on Both Sides

RANGOON — Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northern Shan State say they feel resentment and anger toward both the Burma Army and the ethnic armed groups, which they say have treated them with abuse since sustained conflict began on Nov. 20.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-03-07 · 36% match

Junta declares martial law in three TNLA-held townships

Mizzima and RFA The junta has declared martial law in three northern Shan State towns currently under the control of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), causing residents to worry that junta attacks are imminent.

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