Mabein | |
|---|---|
  Mabein Location in Myanmar | |
| Coordinates: 23°29′N 96°37′E / 23.483°N 96.617°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| State |  Shan State |
| District | Mongmit District |
| Township | Mabein Township |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Ethnicities | Shan Palaung |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Mabein is a town in northern Shan State of Myanmar, formerly Burma. It is situated on the Shweli River and connected to Momeik, and to Bhamo and Myitkyina in Kachin State by road.[1][2] Mabein lies only 90 km (56 mi) from the border with Yunnan Province, China, but 200 km (124 mi) north of Mandalay.[3]
The town was captured by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) from the State Administration Council (SAC) on 21 January 2024 during the civil war.[4]
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- ^ "KIA-Led Troops Seize Another Shan Town From Myanmar Junta".