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Fires in Kale and Myaing and an artillery strike in Palaw

The incident triggered various reactions and claims on both sides of the border – and is set against a backdrop of rising political tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.

Myanmar Air Force airstrikes reportedly destroyed religious buildings on Lat Khat Mountain, near the Thai border.

At least 13 journalists were reportedly arrested by the Taliban between July 20 and August 13.

While events around the country took place largely peacefully, uniformed Taliban were recorded violently breaking up events in the capital.

Clashes between SAC and TNLA near the Chinese border and more clashes in Tabayin, with dozens of houses burnt down.

Large number of hostages taken by SAC forces in Mandalay, civilians flee five villages in Sagaing and a mental patient executed in Magway.

2 cases of burning villages and one incident involving the arrest and execution of two young people.

https://www.myanmarwitness.org/post/burnt-bodies-kanpetlet-chin

Verifiable videos circulated online showing the Taliban using a water cannon and gunfire into the air to disperse protesters.