YANGON — Heavy fighting between Myanmar soldiers and ethnic insurgents this week has killed at least 20 people near the northeastern border with China, the government and an organisation representing the rebel groups said on Thursday.
Soldiers march during the Grand Military Review Parade ceremony to mark the 67th Myanmar Independence Day in Nay Pyi Taw on Jan 4, 2015. At least 20 peole killed in fight Myanmar solders and ethnic insurgents this week. (Reuters photo)
Various rebels groups have fought the central government in Myanmar since independence in 1948. While the government has struck ceasefires with almost all of the factions, clashes often flare up.