Kachin rebels demand protection money from CB Bank, says Burmese military
We do requests donations from local businesses, but never using force or threats,” the KIO responded.
We do requests donations from local businesses, but never using force or threats,” the KIO responded.
“Patrol roads have also been constructed to run alongside the fence,” said Chan Aye. “Depending on the budget we receive, the fence can continue to be built all the way to the Indian border.”
Govt administrator says it may take some time to repair schools that were partially destroyed by artillery shelling during the two-week conflict.
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