Loilem
Location in Loilem district
Location in Loilem district
Loilem is located in Myanmar
Loilem
Loilem
Location in Myanmar
Coordinates: 20°55′30″N 97°33′15″E / 20.92500°N 97.55417°E / 20.92500; 97.55417
Country Myanmar
StateShan State
DistrictLoilem District
Elevation
1,352 m (4,436 ft)
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

Loilem Township is a township of Loilem District in the Shan State of Myanmar. The principal town is Loilem. In 2018, the Myanmar Army was accused of committing war crimes in the township.[1] In November 2019, police destroyed several acres of poppy plantations in the township.[2]

References

  1. Nyein, Nyein (July 20, 2018). "Tatmadaw Accused of Torturing Shan Civilians in Loilem Township". The Irrawadday. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  2. "Police destroy poppy plantations in Loilem Township". November 14, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
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