Myanmar's War Against The Kokang Rebels Is Intensifying

Saturday, 21 February 2015





Al Jazeera: Reports of shelling in northern Myanmar



Myanmar army says Kokang fighters are getting help from other ethnic rebels groups and former Chinese soldiers.


More shelling have been reported in northern Myanmar, as government troops battle with armed rebels, who are demanding greater autonomy for ethnic Chinese in the region, which borders China.


Several artillery fire were heard in the Kokang region of Shan State throughtout Saturday, according to Al Jazeera's Adrian Brown, who is reporting from across the border in the Chinese city of Nansan.



More News On Myanmar's War Against The Kokang Rebels



Myanmar Says Kokang Rebels on the Run Despite Allies' Help -- AP

Myanmar army deepens offensive on rebels near China border -- Channel News Asia

Over 130 dead in battle with rebels near China border: Myanmar -- AFP

Myanmar says more than 130 dead in fighting near China border -- Inquirer.net

Myanmar Reinforces Attacks on Ethnic Rebels Near China -- Sputnik

Myanmar denies claim killed 100s of civilians -- World Bulletin

Myanmar gov't says more groups aid Kokang as ethnic coalition offers moral support to rebels -- FOX News/AP

Myanmar urges China to prevent rebel attacks from across their border -- Reuters

Myanmar Border Conflict Tests China -- VOA

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