Intense fighting between the Kachin Independence Army and junta forces erupts again in northern Myanmar.
The pro-democracy leader has been subject to an information blackout and knows almost nothing about what is going on in the outside world, her lawyer said.
Villagers say the regime’s forces attacked innocent, unarmed civilians and forced them to hide in the forests.
The junta plans to abolish the National League for Democracy party for alleged voter fraud in last November’s election.
Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar people are not anti-China as he seeks to attract new investment from Beijing.
The Catholic church in Loikaw was providing shelter for civilians displaced by clashes between Karenni civilian resistance fighters and regime troops.
For any peace process to have a chance, both sides must realize that their current face-off is a lose-lose endeavor.
The Karenni People’s Defense Force and Karenni Army launched two successful attacks in the state on Sunday.
Prolonged clashes are reported across the sprawling region.
Residents said both sides sustained casualties after about 100 troops arrived to attack Bukun Village near Mindat, sparking clashes and prompting residents to flee.
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