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BANGKOK (AP) — A rebel group in Myanmar’s northern state of Kachin said its troops on Thursday attacked more than 10 army outposts along the main road to the state capital of Myitkyina, increasing the ...
News Myanmar » Kachin » Travel: Kachin rebels in Myanmar allege new air attacks
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Kachin ethnic rebels in northern Myanmar said Thursday that military air attacks against them are continuing, but that the guerrillas still hold key positions protecting their ...
News Myanmar » Kachin » Travel: Myanmar military admits airstrikes against Kachin
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s military acknowledged launching airstrikes against ethnic Kachin rebels in the north and said it captured a hilltop post from where the insurgents had attacked ...
News Myanmar » Kachin » Travel: Myanmar villagers caught in crossfire as Kachin conflict flares
MYITKYINA, Myanmar – Mother-of-two Ah Chang and her family were jolted out of their sleep when gunfire ruptured the night’s calm in Ting Kok Village. As bullets struck their home, they desperately ...
News Myanmar » Kachin » Travel: Q+A-What is behind clashes in Myanmar's Kachin hills?
June 16 (Reuters) - Myanmar troops have clashed with ethnic Kachin rebels near Chinese-built dams this week, threatening Chinese energy interests in the country. Here are some questions and answers ...