Prison Riot Erupts in Myitkyina, Resulting in Deaths and Injuries
Myitkyina, a city in Kachin State, was the site of a violent riot that erupted at Myitkyina Prison on April 18. Reports indicated that during the incident, a number of inmates were killed and injured. The disturbance began in the afternoon, escalating with shouting that grew louder as security forces fired warning shots. Despite efforts to control the situation, including the use of security vehicles and long-range acoustic devices, gunshots were heard by witnesses nearby. …