Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Myanmar's War Against Kachin Rebels Spreading

Myanmar Border Clashes Spark Fears Of Wider Conflict -- Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) - Myanmar troops clashed with ethnic Kachin militias on Wednesday for a seventh day near two Chinese-built hydroelectric dams, Kachin sources said, raising fears that fighting could spread to other areas on the heavily militarised border.

Light infantry units of Myanmar's "Tatmadaw" army fought with guerrillas of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) who had cut some road and communication links to try to keep troops at bay.

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More News On Myanmar's War Against Kachin Rebels

Myanmar Government Troops Battle Rebels Near China Border -- New York Times
Villagers flee as Myanmar rebel clash 'spreads' -- AFP
War spreads out in Kachin State of Burma -- Asian Correspondent
Fighting continues between Burmese soldiers and rebels -- ABC Radio Australia
Burma clashes: Kachin fighters 'destroy bridges' -- BBC
Burmese Fighting Reported Spreading to Shan State -- Turkish Weekly
Thousands flee shelling of Burmese rebels -- Independent/AP
Kachin Conflict Sparks Refugee Situation -- Irrawaddy

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