Loilem Township Explained

Loilem
Settlement Type:Township
Pushpin Map:Myanmar
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Myanmar
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Myanmar
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Shan State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Loilem District
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:+6.30
Coordinates:20.925°N 97.5542°W
Elevation M:1352

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]

Notes and References

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