Sezin is a village in western Sagaing Region, Myanmar along the boarder of Kachin.[1] It is located around 40 miles from Hpakant's administrative centre.[2] The village is known for being a gold mining hub.[3]
Sezin | |
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Village | |
  Sezin Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 25°20′00″N 95°58′00″E / 25.33333°N 95.96667°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region |  Sagaing Region |
| District | Hkamti District |
| Township | Homalin Township |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
History
editOn August 9, 2022, the Tatmadaw and the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) laid siege to Sezin, which had been captured by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).[2] The KIA were forced to retreat after intense clashes with regime forces. Military troops reportedly set fire to around 700 houses in the community and shot civilians attempting to escape.[2]
In April 2024, KIA troops recaptured Sezin from the Tatmadaw.[3]
References
edit- ^ Maung, Min (2024-04-24). "KIA, allies seize Myanmar junta's Sezin base in Hpakant Township". Myanmar Now. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ a b c Swe, Nyein. "'They burned him alive' — Residents describe the military raid that destroyed a Hpakant Township village". Myanmar Now. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ a b "KIA Seizes Myanmar Junta's Final Hpakant Road". The Irrawaddy. April 24, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.