Myat Moe Thu

Myat Moe Thu
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Articles written by Myat Moe Thu
Mogok in late November 2020 (Photo: Myat Moe Thu / Myanmar Now)
Mogok teacher charged with unlawful association for contacting the TNLA
The primary school principal spent more than a week in army custody before her case was turned over to a township court
Published on Jan 14, 2021
Women and children forced to flee fighting in Kyaukme township gather at a temporary refuge on December 27, 2020. (Photo: Myat Moe Thu / Myanmar Now)
Death and extortion stalk civilians as rival armies clash in northern Shan state
The conflict between the Shan State Army-South and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army is taking a growing toll on civilians
Published on Jan 13, 2021
Khin Myint Htay was held captive for nine days until her family paid a 30m-kyat ransom. (Myat Moe Thu/Myanmar Now)
Mogok residents live in fear amid a spike in fighting and criminal activity
A wave of kidnapping and extortion cases appears to be related to recent clashes in the area
Published on Dec 8, 2020