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The Irrawaddy reports that in northeastern Shan State the Myanmar junta is forcing Thai citizens to work and using them as human shields as violence between

The Three Brotherhood Alliance has launched coordinated attacks aimed at dislodging the junta and its allies from strategically important regions of Shan State bordering China.

‘Operation 1027’ targets seven outposts, including the base of the Northeastern Command.

The Brotherhood Alliance began pre-dawn attacks yesterday and reportedly captured a number of outposts. Residents have confirmed that fighting is taking place, but it is not yet clear how many casualties there are. The group leading the military operation today ordered junta troops to surrender and handover their weapons, while urging Chinese nationals not to support the regime.

The numerous ethnic armed groups fighting Myanmar’s regime have taken different tacks after the 2021 coup. Some are aiding the parallel government; others are not. With civil strife set to continue for some time, donors should concentrate on mitigating war’s effects on the population.

Hit-and-run clashes with ethnic Burmese fighters in the heartland and urban guerrilla warfare now complicate the Tatmadaw’s traditional task of containing ethnic armies.