Shelling kills mother, son in Shan State’s Kutkai
Two local villagers were killed on Tuesday when an artillery shell landed on their home amid clashes between Burmese government forces and ethnic fighters in northern Shan State’s Kutkai Township.
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NCA signatories denounce ‘terrorist’ labelling
The eight militias, including the KNU, said that they strongly object to any attempt to label the Northern Alliance as terrorists.
Thousands flee to China during govt, militia clashes
More than 3,000 have fled across the border to China to seek shelter amid the chaos in northern Shan State.
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Govt forces launch attacks on Kokang, Kachin positions
Renewed fighting has broken out between government forces and MNDAA near the Chinese border, while the Tatmadaw has also taken a Kachin outpost in Kutkai.
Fresh clashes between TNLA and govt troops in Kutkai
Violence involving shelling and gunfire between TNLA and Burmese army troops took place in northern Shan State’s Kutkai on Monday.
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Fatal shooting sparks fear of conflict in Kutkai
The family of a teenager who was shot in Kutkai Township, Shan State, in July blames the Burmese Army for his death and is demanding an investigation.
