Ethnic militias United Wa State Army and Shan State Army-North intervene in fighting between Myanmar's military government and ethnic minority militias, complicating the situation in Lashio.

Powerful ethnic militias, United Wa State Army and Shan State Army-North, have intervened in recent fighting in northeastern Myanmar between the military government and ethnic minority militias, complicating the situation. These groups aim to act as a third force for stability, highlighting tensions among various ethnic minority guerrilla groups fighting for autonomy from Myanmar's central government. The focus of these groups is now on Lashio, 210 km from the capital.

July 14, 2024
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