Fighting between government forces and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army have been reported in Mongton, Kutkai, Namhsam, Namkham and Kyaukme townships in recent days.
Mai Aik Kyaw, a spokesperson for the TNLA, told The Myanmar Times that there had been more than 20 skirmishes since March 1, including four yesterday.
“Tatmadaw troops deployed very close to our troops – just 30 minutes’ walk from each other. That’s why fighting has occurred very often,” he said.
He said the fighting was not taking place near settlements, so few people had been displaced. But he said many populated areas remained unsafe due to the possibility of a Tatmadaw offensive. (Courtesy of Myanmar Times)
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