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Border Conflict Escalates as Myanmar Military Faces Defeat in Trading Town

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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

Myanmar Military Urged to Exercise Restraint by Thailand’s Foreign Minister Amid Border Trading Town Loss

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MAE SOT, Thailand – Amid escalating tensions in Myanmar, Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has stepped in to urge restraint from Myanmar’s military forces following the loss of a crucial border trading town to their opponents. The town of Myawaddy, situated across a river from Mae Sot, fell under the control of the Karen National … Read more