Around 1,300 individuals have fled eastern Myanmar into Thailand as clashes erupted following the Karen ethnic minority’s capture of Myawaddy’s outposts. The recent fighting near the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge forced residents to seek refuge across the border. The fall of Myawaddy signifies a significant setback for Myanmar’s military regime, facing successive defeats to ethnic and pro-democracy forces. Despite a temporary lull in hostilities, sporadic gunfire persists. Thai authorities are relocating refugees to safer areas, with ongoing efforts to monitor and provide humanitarian aid. Thailand’s Prime Minister assures protection of borders and readiness for assistance as tensions escalate.
Border Clashes Prompt Refugee Exodus to Thailand
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