Myanmar armed forces attack military facilities etc. Stopping foreign tourists August 17th 4:57
On the 15th in the eastern part of Myanmar, a large number of people including foreign tourists were free to move as armed forces of minorities attacked military facilities and checkpoints and destroyed bridges on major roads. I can't do it, and I'm forced to stop around.
According to the Myanmar government, military schools and checkpoints were attacked by armed forces of ethnic minorities in Shan State and its eastern part of the country on the 15th, killing 15 people including soldiers and police officers, and 13 others injured. Did.
In the vicinity of the attacked area, a railway bridge with a height of 100 meters built during the British rule is a tourist destination and is known for its many tourists.
According to the Myanmar Travel Industry Association, nearly 50 foreigners and many people around were free to move freely due to heavy traffic congestion and safety concerns, such as the destruction of the main road bridge in the attack. Is no longer possible and is forced to stop.
Travel industry associations are telling tourists how to leave on a safe route.
According to the Japanese embassy in Myanmar, there is no information that there is a Japanese among the foreigners that have been held up to date, but they are calling to stay away from the area where the attack occurred.