Violence: 20,000 people seek refuge in China

At least 20,000 people from Myanmar have fled across the border to China after violence erupted between ethnic rebels and the security forces. Thousands entered border camps and are receiving humanitarian assistance, China’s foreign ministry said. Earlier this week, about 30 people were killed on Myanmar’s border with China after rebels launched a surprise raid. […]

At least 20,000 people from Myanmar have fled across the border to China after violence erupted between ethnic rebels and the security forces.
Thousands entered border camps and are receiving humanitarian assistance, China’s foreign ministry said.
Earlier this week, about 30 people were killed on Myanmar’s border with China after rebels launched a surprise raid.
The violence is a blow to efforts by Myanmar’s de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to end decades of conflict.
The latest clashes, which involved artillery and small-arms fire, took place in the town of Laukkai in the Kokang region in the northern part of Shan state.