Prison Riot Erupts in Myitkyina, Resulting in Multiple Deaths and Injuries
Myitkyina Prison in Kachin State, Myanmar saw a violent riot on April 18 that resulted in casualties among the inmates, as reported by sources. The unrest began in the afternoon, escalating into chaos despite security forces firing warning shots. Witnesses described a scene of tension and conflict, with shouts for justice and the sound of gunshots filling the air. The disturbance lasted for about half an hour before temporarily subsiding, only to erupt again later …