Burmese military officials have called on their Thai counterparts to help capture Kokang rebel leader Peng Jiasheng who they claim is hiding in Thailand.
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China told MNDAA to declare ceasefire
Chinese Ambassador Yang Houlan said Beijing made contact with MNDAA leader Peng Jiasheng to seek an end to the hostilities.
Military TV to ‘reveal the truth’ about Kokang conflict
A war of propaganda has been evident over the past months; Myawady has gone to lengths to explain the strategies employed in capturing Kokang outposts.
Defence minister urges extending state of emergency in Kokang
Conflict rages in the Kokang region. Meanwhile, a three-month presidential decree imposing martial law is set to expire on 17 May.
Attack on pro-govt leader in Laogai
The house of the head of a loyalist rebel faction comes under shell fire in Laogai.
China denies hand in Kokang conflict
Beijing rejects accusations by Burma’s military that it is involved in assisting Kokang rebels or that it allows them to stage operations from Chinese soil.