Chin

Chin

Chin IDPs displaced by clashes between the military and the Arakan Army plan to settle in a new village in Hmawbi township, Yangon. (Phyo Htet Aung/Myanmar Now)
Chin IDPs prepare to make a fresh start far from their conflict-hit homeland
Bay Ta La, a newly created village in Yangon’s Hmawbi township, is set to become the permanent home...
Published on Dec 22, 2020
A sign marks the entrance to Paletwa in southern Chin state, where fighting between the AA and the Tatmadaw has placed an enormous strain on local people. (Kyaw Lin Htoon/Myanmar Now)
Chin minister demands release of civilians as fighting between AA, Tatmadaw heats up
The Chin state minister for municipal affairs says the Arakan Army’s claims that it isn’t holding 21 missing villagers are 'inconsistent'
Oct 8, 2020