The multi-ethnic town has seen several standoffs between Kachin and Ta’ang armed organizations who are jostling for territory in the region after driving the junta out.
Ethinic minorities are the Shan, Paoh, Intha, Kayan, Kayah and Lisu. The diocese was originally part of the ... Apostolic Delegate to the Union of Myanmar, on April 1, 2006. Monsignor Peter Hla, who ...