Christian Pastor Killed In Myanmar’s Kachin State

The recent targeted killing of Nammye Hkun Jaw Li, a 47-year-old Christian pastor from the Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC) in Myanmar’s Kachin state, has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about escalating violence in the region.

On March 18, Pastor Nammye was fatally shot by three unidentified assailants at his computer shop in Mogaung township. The attackers, who remain at large, shot him multiple times, leaving his family and friends devastated and seeking answers about the motive behind this heinous act.

The incident sheds light on the ongoing conflict in Kachin state, where tensions have risen since the military coup in 2021. https://ecspe.org/christian-pa....stor-killed-in-myanm

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