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ABC News Australia/AFP: Fighting between Myanmar’s junta and ethnic rebel groups near shared border with China displaces thousands
Thousands of people are newly displaced, with some crossing into China, as fighting intensifies between Myanmar’s junta and ethnic rebel groups in areas near the border.
The junta launched a second day of air strikes on Wednesday, bombing territory in the northernmost Kachin state controlled by ethnic armed group Kachin Independence Army (KIA), a rebel spokesperson told AFP.
Since Friday, the junta also has been battling an alliance of ethnic rebel groups across the neighbouring north-eastern Shan state.
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Fighting Intensifies Between Myanmar’s Junta And Ethnic Rebel Groups Near The Shared Border With China
Sharp uptick in fighting in Myanmar, UN humanitarians report — UN News
Ethnic armed alliance captures 3 cities on China-Myanmar border — RFA
Myanmar rebels seize vital border town as China calls for ceasefire — Al Jazeera
Myanmar’s army chief vows counterattacks on armed groups that captured northeastern border towns — AP
Myanmar ethnic minorities claim gains in junta offensive — France 24
Myanmar military junta vows to hit back at armed groups’ offensive — France 24
Northern offensive brings ‘new energy’ to Myanmar’s anti-coup resistance — Al Jazeera
Myanmar: The underreported deadly conflict in Karenni state — DW