Mong Pawk

Mong Pawk is a town in Shan State of far eastern Myanmar only 10 kilometres from the border with China. It is just south of Pangkham.

Mong Pawk
Mong Pawk
Location in Burma
Coordinates: 22°1′N 99°19′E
Country Burma
DivisionShan State
DistrictKengtung District
TownshipMong Yang Township
Population
 (2005)
  Ethnicities
Shan Wa
  Religions
Buddhism
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

Geography

Mong Yang is part of Mong Yang Township and is under Myanmar Government control, but Mong Pawk is under the control of UWSA. The 23rd anniversary of a mutiny was held in Mong Pawk on 17 April 2012.[1]

In 2008 the United Wa State Army (UWSA) was strongly against giving away the area of Mong Pawk from its control because it serves as a link with its ally, the National Democratic Alliance Army in Mongla.[2]

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Wa leader: UWSA able to defend itself". Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2012.


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