Hundreds of Myanmar troops and civilians flee across Thai border
MYANMAR-THAILAND BORDER REGION, JUL 12 – About 5,000 people fled intense fighting after a Karen National Liberation Army attack on a Myanmar military base, with Thailand providing humanitarian aid to refugees, officials said.
- More than 500 civilians and soldiers fled conflict in Myanmar and crossed into Thailand after an attack by ethnic fighters on a military base on July 12, according to the Thai army.
- One hundred Myanmar soldiers and 467 civilians entered Thailand, where military and police provided treatment and humanitarian aid, as reported by officials.
- Saw Thamain Tun, a leader of the KNLA, confirmed fighting near the border and noted that joint forces had seized posts from Myanmar's army.
- Myanmar's civil war has resulted in significant population displacement, with 81,000 refugees currently living in Thailand, according to United Nations figures.
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Thousands from Myanmar flee to Thailand amid fighting between military, rebels
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Thousands flee into Thailand after fighting between Myanmar military, rebels | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
Fierce fighting between the Myanmar military and armed ethnic rebels has forced about 5,000 people to flee across the country’s border into Thailand this week, officials and media said on Thursday.
Over 500 civilians, troops flee to Thailand after ethnic fighters attack Myanmar border base
The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) launched an attack on a military facility in Kayin state on Saturday about 3 p.m. local time (0800 GMT), according to a Thai military statement
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