The Tatmadaw’s assault on the Chin State town of Mindat has inspired gestures of solidarity with the besieged militiamen and town residents from across Myanmar. Here, a protester in the Kachin State jade mining town of Hpakant on May 16 holds a placard reading, "Stay strong Mindat, Hpakant is behind you.” (Kachinwaves / AFP)
The Tatmadaw’s assault on the Chin State town of Mindat has inspired gestures of solidarity with the besieged militiamen and town residents from across Myanmar. Here, a protester in the Kachin State jade mining town of Hpakant on May 16 holds a placard reading, "Stay strong Mindat, Hpakant is behind you.” (Kachinwaves / AFP)

Anti-coup militia says at least five dead in Mindat

A Chinland Defence Force spokesperson said the group had retreated into the forest in the Chin State township after days of Tatmadaw bombardment, but would “come back to attack soon”.

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