Border Conflict Escalates as Myanmar Military Faces Defeat in Trading Town
Mae Sot, Thailand — The ongoing conflict in Myanmar’s border trading town of Myawaddy has raised concerns about the potential for further violence. Following the military’s loss of the town to guerrillas and pro-democracy forces, Thailand’s foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, has urged Myanmar’s military authorities to exercise restraint. The recent string of defeats suffered by … Read more