Fighting in northern Shan State between the Burmese army and ethnic armed groups compels hundreds to seek refuge across the border in China.
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Burmese army artillery assault causes panic in Namhsan
Local MP says MOC-1 launched artillery strikes towards a village outside the town amid clashes with TNLA.
Burmese military deployed air strikes, say Kachin rebels
The Kia says its frontline outpost in Myitkyina District was attacked by two fighter jets as Burmese ground troops simultaneously launched artillery strikes.
1 child killed, 2 critically wounded in artillery strike in Muse
“The Tatmadaw fired six artillery rounds around six in the morning, and two landed right in the centre of the village, hitting three children who were outside playing,” an NGO…
KIA, Burmese army clash near Hpakant
A KIA spokesman says the Kachin militia engaged Burmese troops along the road between Kamaing and Hpakant on Monday morning after government forces had advanced on a position where the…
Elections cancelled in 4 Shan townships
Security concerns force a closure of polls as intense fighting continues between Burmese government forces and the Shan State Army-North.