Tangyan Township is a township of Tangyan District in northern Shan State of eastern Burma. The principal town is Tangyan. Tangyan emerged as an important centre for Panthay people (Chinese Muslims originally from neighbouring Yunnan) in the mid-20th century, especially after the destruction of Panglong during World War II.Forbes, Andrew; Henley, David (2011). Traders of the Golden Triangle. Chiang Mai: Cognoscenti Books. ASIN: B006GMID5
History There were clashes between Shan State Army (SSA) and Myanmar Army in Tangyan in 2011.Militia men from battlefields deserting. Shanland.org (19 May 2011). Retrieved 9 September 2011. Myanmar Army deployed local militias to monitor the SSA movement.Militia units assigned to keep their eyes on rebel movements Shanland. May 18, 2011 Junta army employs more militias against Shan rebels. Shanland.org (16 May 2011). Retrieved 9 September 2011. SSA accused Myanmar Army of using chemical weapons and recruiting women as forced porters in Tangyan during resume clashes.Being honest about using CW. Shanland.org (7 June 2011). Retrieved 9 September 2011.Junta army has women porters lead the way in war zone. Shanland.org (22 April 2011). Retrieved 9 September 2011. Some school teachers were killed also.More killing by unidentified cutthroats reported. Shanland.org (21 April 2011). Retrieved 9 September 2011.Villagers in war zone killed by unidentified cutthroats. Shanland.org (19 April 2011). Retrieved 9 September 2011.
Beginning on 6 October 2015 a large-scale offensive by the Tatmadaw comprising 20 Burma Army battalions has been launched in central Shan State. The aim of the military is to seize Shan ceasefire territories in Kehsi, Mong Nawng, Mong Hsu and Tangyan townships, using heavy artillery and with fighter jet and helicopter gunship air support to indiscriminately shell and bomb civilian areas. These attacks have displaced thousands of Shan, Palaung, Lisu and Lahu people causing a new humanitarian crisis.Attacks in central Shan State
Starting on 10 July 2024, the United Wa State Army entered Tangyan after negotiations with the State Administration Council to prevent Operation 1027 from reaching Tangyan and the town of MongyaiUWSA Deploys Thousands of Troops in Tangyan, a Non-Conflict Zone. July 12, 2024. Shan Herald Agency for News Wa army takes control of town in northern Shan State. Myat Pan and Min Maung. Myanmar Now. July 12, 2024Wa Deploys Troops to Prevent Spread of Shan Fighting. July 12, 2024. The Irrawaddy
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