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Myanmar’s Urban Crisis: Thailand Urges Restraint Amid Border Trading Town Tensions

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Mae Sot, Thailand – Tensions are high as Myanmar’s military authorities face the loss of an important border trading town to their opponents. The town of Myawaddy, located across the river from Mae Sot in Thailand, fell to the guerrillas of the ethnic Karen National Union and their allies, the pro-democracy People’s Defense Forces. Amidst … Read more

Myanmar’s Military Urged to Exercise Restraint After Loss of Border Town, Thailand Offers Mediation and Peace Talks

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MAE SOT, Thailand – Amid recent turmoil in Myanmar, Thailand’s foreign minister emphasized the importance of peace and dialogue with Myanmar’s military authorities. This comes after the loss of a key border trading town to opposing forces, sparking concerns of potential retaliatory violence. The town of Myawaddy, located near Mae Sot in Thailand, fell to … Read more