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Wa armed group allows work on Chinese-backed dams in Myanmar despite public opposition
The United Wa State Army appears to be helping Chinese investors resume construction at dam project sites on the Thanlwin River despite widespread concern about their environmental impacts, which led to the projects’ suspension before the coup
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Wa ethnic armed group deploys more fighters to northern Shan State capital
The presence of Wa fighters with anti-aircraft weapons may help deter retaliatory airstrikes after their ally, the Kokang army, took full control of Lashio from the Myanmar army last week
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Powerful Wa armed group enters Myanmar’s embattled town of Lashio
The UWSA claims its intention is not to intervene in the battle between the junta and its ally, the MNDAA, which released political prisoners from Lashio prison following their capture of the town
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Wa army takes control of town in northern Shan State
The negotiated takeover of Tangyan comes amid fears that fighting near Lashio could spread to areas east of the city
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Wa armed group declares neutrality, rules out attack on Kengtung
The Brotherhood Alliance handed over full control of two towns captured during Operation 1027 to the United Wa State Army this month, fuelling speculation that the group might try to enforce a historical claim to Kengtung
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