WAR: Shan State Army’s Battalion 34 and BA another clash Monghai, 25 km northwest of Tachilek
22.february 2012 Since mid-February, the Burma Army has been renovating the road that goes up to its border bases, according to monks at the Fa Wiang Inn monastery that straddles the boundary between Burma’s Mong Hta sub-township and Thailand’s Wiang Haeng district. The fresh move by the Burma Army, following the recent signing of a ceasefire agreement with the Shan State Army (SSA) has alarmed both the Thai military and the local populace, they say. One result was the drilling of monks and novices in personal safety measures in case the monastery is caught in the crossfire.
23.february 2012
Another clash took place at Monghai, 25 km northwest of Tachilek, between the Shan State Army’s Battalion 34 and the pursuing Burma Army’s joint column this morning. Casualties are not known. Since the ceasefire was signed, at least 11 clashes have taken place between the sides. (SHAN)
