Northern Shan State
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Analysis
As Myanmar junta loses its grip over border, its ties with China also show signs of slipping
A string of stunning losses in northern Shan State has the regime and its chief international backer reevaluating their relationship
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Myanmar
TNLA says Myanmar military used ‘toxic gas’ in battle for control of base near Namkham
The group said it was forced to retreat after its assault on the heavily fortified base due to shelling, airstrikes, and a mysterious gas attack
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Regional
China claims to be resettling people fleeing northern Myanmar clashes
While the fighting has displaced over 200,000 people according to UN estimates, it remains unclear how many have sought refuge across the border in China
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Myanmar
Allied ethnic armed organisations seize control of tactical command base, bridge in northern Shan State
The Brotherhood Alliance take over the military’s Kunlong base and armoury, as well as the main bridge into Hsipaw town
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Analysis
As Shan State burns, Myanmar’s dictator frets over China ties
While the situation on the ground in Shan State looks bad for Min Aung Hlaing, what it says about his regime’s relations with its most important ally is even worse
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