Sezin
Village in Sagaing Region, Myanmar
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Sezin (Burmese: ဆယ်ဇင်း) is a village in northern Sagaing Region, Myanmar along the boader of Kachin.[1] It is located around 40 miles from Hpakant's administrative centre.[2] The village is known for being a gold mining hub.[3]
Sezin | |
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Village | |
  Sezin Location in Myanmar | |
| Coordinates: 25°20′00″N 95°58′00″E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region |  Sagaing Region |
| District | Hkamti District |
| Township | Homalin Township |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MMT) |
History
On August 9, 2022, the Tatmadaw and the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) laid siege to Sezin, which had been captured by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).[2] The KIA were forced to retreat after intense clashes with regime forces. Military troops reportedly set fire to around 700 houses in the community and shot civilians attempting to escape.[2]
In April 2024, KIA troops recaptured Sezin from the Tatmadaw.[3]
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