Rebels capture town on Chinese border

A rebel alliance in Myanmar has captured the important town of Laukkai on the northern border with China. The city of 23,000 inhabitants is important for cross-border trade.

07. January 2024
epa10994134 Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) solidIers check their weapons at a camp near Loikaw city, Karenni state, Myanmar, 11 November 2023 (issued 25 November 2023). According to a report released by the United Nations (UN) on 23 November 2023, nearly 335,000 people in multiple states and regions have been newly displaced due to the escalation of fighting between Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and various armed groups, including Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) and People's Defence Forces (PDFs) since 26 October.  EPA-EFE/MIN HTET SAN

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Last updated: 07. January 2024