Myanmar Burns as Ethnic Rebels, Junta Intensify Clashes. China Spooked, India Calls for Calm

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Since October the Shan province in the Myanmar-China border region and adjoining areas have witnessed clashes and unrest as an armed alliance of three ethnic minority groups launched an offensive against the Aung Min Hlaing-led junta. On Sunday, the ethnic rebels – composed of Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), Arakan Army (AA) and Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) – seized control from the country’s ruling junta of a lucrative border crossing to China. The rebels have now extended their gains in northern Myanmar and are now in control of dozens of military positions and a town important for trade...