South Asia News

3 mn readThousands of civilians in Myanmar were forced to flee after a violent clash at eastern border between armed ethnic group and Myanmar’s army. Fighters of Karen National Union (KNU) and Myanmar’s army got involved in a dispute after, the rebel group took over the last outpost of Country’s army, situated in a town connected to Thailand by two bridges, aside Moei river. Initiated by KNU, the attack was intentioned to target hidden Myanmar troops near Thai-Myanmar friendship bridge, according to the information. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, said he was closely keeping track on situation and was on immediate response with humanitarian assistance, if needed. ‘I do not desire to see any such clashes have any impact on the territorial integrity of Thailand and we are ready to protect our borders and the safety of our people, said on X’, quoted Al Jazeera.