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Burma-Myanmar: Clashes between Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Burma army continue in Shan State
Thursday, October 24, 2013 15:10
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Fighting between Burma government forces and the Kachin Independence Army continued yesterday in northern Shan state’s Mabein township, an area bordering Kachin state and the territory of KIA battalion 12 under 3rd brigade, the Kachin News Group has learned.
The clashes involved units from KIA battalions 12 and 27 and took place at Saga Nam Hkum near Je U village. Tuesday and Wednesday saw the Burma army repeatedly shell Mung Ding Pa village, according to a KIA officer based in the area. Yesterday one child was killed by a shell while four other villagers were injured, according to an individual who was able to speak to someone in the village.
Source: http://www.warsintheworld.com/index.php/2013/10/25/burma-myanmar-clashes-between-kachin-independence-army-kia-and-burma-army-continue-in-shan-state/
