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Military Retakes Control of Mawtaung Town Using Civilians as Human Shields

by Admin | May 25, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy | 0 comments

Source: Independent Mon News Agency

The detained civilians were taken by the troops who advanced through town wards and border gate areas. They were also used as shields on the front lines, said a resistance fighter from a joint revolutionary force.

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