YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's military withdrew from some positions close to China's border to prioritize the 'safety of people,' its chief said, days after an alliance of ethnic armed groups said they had routed state troops in the area.
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar 's military withdrew from some positions close to China's border to prioritize the 'safety of people,' its chief said, days after an alliance of ethnic armed groups said they had routed state troops in the area.Shan state in eastern Myanmar has been rocked by fighting since late June when the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army renewed an offensive against the military along a major trade highway to China.
Zaw Min Tun admitted on Monday that the military had lost contact with senior officers from the command after intense fighting.'Got last contact with the senior officers at 6:30 p.m. on August 3, and we lost contact with them till now,' he said in a statement.'According to reports that are still being confirmed, it is known that terrorist insurgents arrested some senior officers,' he added.
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