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SAGAING DIVISION – The terrorist junta forces that re-entered Kawlin torched and destroyed civilian buildings and stole the items belonging to the civilians, reported an official from Infinity Group.
Starting February 1, the terrorist junta council launched an offensive on Kawlin using countless air and artillery strikes while also using thousands of troops on the ground and finally managed to recapture the city on February 14.
“They (junta forces) have been setting fire (to houses) in Kawlin. They have been torching the city since they re-entered it for around a week. Houses are set on fire every day. Some civilians fled into the woods while some are taking shelter in the nearby villages. As all the residents of the city as well as villages close to the city had to flee, they might be facing a food crisis if this continues long term. We want to request the donor teams from abroad to assist the displaced people of Kawlin. I found out more about the situation as I personally went there,” said the official from Infinity Group.
It is said that after taking control of the city, junta forces have been stealing the items belonging to the civilians and transporting them to Wuntho and torching and destroying the public buildings, houses, roads and bridges every day and as such, the amount of loss in property could be high. In addition, as the basic food items and medicine are running low while the residents of the city and nearby villages were displaced, they are said to be facing difficulties with food and shelter.
Moreover, People’s Defence Forces advised the civilians to not enter Kawlin under any reason as the terrorist junta forces have been abducting and murdering the civilians who returned to the city.
People’s Defence Forces attacked and captured Kawlin last November and had to surrender the city to the junta council after controlling it for more than three months.