Myanmar, Kokang Rebels Trade Accusations Over Red Cross Attack

Myanmar and Kokang rebels are trading accusations over an attack on a Red Cross convoy, one day after the government declared a state of emergency in the northern region. The government of Myanmar, also known as Burma, released a statement Wednesday accusing Kokang rebels of Tuesday's attack on the Red Cross convoy, which wounded two people. State media said the seven-car convoy carrying 100 civilians was under a Red Cross flag when it was attacked about 50 kilometers south of...

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