Naypyidaw - Seven women were raped by soldiers of Myanmar Kachin, four of whom were killed after being raped.
This incident occurred in Bhamo District, Kachin where support battalion deployed to fight the Kachin rebels.
Rape as a weapon in Myanmar is not a new thing. Women's organizations The Shan Women's Action Network's report, there were 173 rape committed by troops in Shan Myan mar between 1996 and 2001. Similarly, as reported by the DVB, Monday (20/06/2011).
Rapes occur as usual when the Myanmar army launched an offensive into the territory of ethnic communities.
Kachin approximately 10 thousand citizens have fled from their homes, some fled to China and others to rebel headquarters in Laiza due to the violence that continues to increase.
This incident occurred in Bhamo District, Kachin where support battalion deployed to fight the Kachin rebels.
Rape as a weapon in Myanmar is not a new thing. Women's organizations The Shan Women's Action Network's report, there were 173 rape committed by troops in Shan Myan mar between 1996 and 2001. Similarly, as reported by the DVB, Monday (20/06/2011).
Rapes occur as usual when the Myanmar army launched an offensive into the territory of ethnic communities.
Kachin approximately 10 thousand citizens have fled from their homes, some fled to China and others to rebel headquarters in Laiza due to the violence that continues to increase.