Myanmar, Rebels Exchange Fire, Accusations

Myanmar's government and Kokang rebels are again trading accusations of attacks on aid workers as the two sides continue fierce fighting near the border with China. Two rebel fighters were wounded Monday in clashes east of the town of Laukkai, according to Kokang spokesman Htun Myat Lin. "They bombed by air and attacked from the ground east of Laukkai. They attacked with artillery and ground assault. They used airstrikes and much manpower," he said. But in an interview...

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