Loilem | |
|---|---|
 Location in Loilem district | |
  Loilem Location in Myanmar | |
| Coordinates: 20°55′30″N 97°33′15″E / 20.92500°N 97.55417°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| State | Shan State |
| District | Loilem District |
| Elevation | 1,352 m (4,436 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+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
- ^ Nyein, Nyein (July 20, 2018). "Tatmadaw Accused of Torturing Shan Civilians in Loilem Township". The Irrawadday. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Police destroy poppy plantations in Loilem Township". November 14, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
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