Saturday, February 21, 2015

Myanmar's War Against The Kokang Rebels Is Intensifying



Al Jazeera: Reports of shelling in northern Myanmar

Myanmar army says Kokang fighters are getting help from other ethnic rebels groups and former Chinese soldiers.

More shelling have been reported in northern Myanmar, as government troops battle with armed rebels, who are demanding greater autonomy for ethnic Chinese in the region, which borders China.

Several artillery fire were heard in the Kokang region of Shan State throughtout Saturday, according to Al Jazeera's Adrian Brown, who is reporting from across the border in the Chinese city of Nansan.

More News On Myanmar's War Against The Kokang Rebels

Myanmar Says Kokang Rebels on the Run Despite Allies' Help -- AP
Myanmar army deepens offensive on rebels near China border -- Channel News Asia
Over 130 dead in battle with rebels near China border: Myanmar -- AFP
Myanmar says more than 130 dead in fighting near China border -- Inquirer.net
Myanmar Reinforces Attacks on Ethnic Rebels Near China -- Sputnik
Myanmar denies claim killed 100s of civilians -- World Bulletin
Myanmar gov't says more groups aid Kokang as ethnic coalition offers moral support to rebels -- FOX News/AP
Myanmar urges China to prevent rebel attacks from across their border -- Reuters
Myanmar Border Conflict Tests China -- VOA

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