Nearly 50,000 people have been displaced in eastern Myanmar due to ongoing fighting between the ruling army and armed groups, according to the United Nations.
The UN emergency aid agency OCHA said on Friday that many people had sought shelter from artillery fire and airstrikes in religious institutions. Some tried to cross the border into China.
Shortages of essential goods
At least 17 civilians have been killed and nearly 40 others injured since heavy fighting began about two weeks ago, the UN said. In addition, major transportation routes are blocked, leading to bottlenecks in essential goods.
According to observers, this is one of the biggest military challenges for the military junta since it came to power in a coup in February 2021. The president of the crisis state, Myint Swe, has already warned of the collapse of the country if the army does not intervene. succeed in taking control of the region and thus regaining it.
In late October, three ethnic groups launched an offensive in the northern part of Shan State, bordering China. They reportedly inflicted significant losses on the army.
Representatives of one of the armed groups said the alliance had taken control of several towns and more than 150 military bases, including Chinshwehaw, the second-largest border post between Myanmar and China. In addition, several police stations were occupied and army tanks were seized. This information could not initially be independently verified.
Source: Krone
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