Myanmar military withdrew from positions close to China's border 'for safety of people'

[Rikimaru]

YANGON: Myanmar's military withdrew from some positions close to China's border to prioritise the "safety of people", the junta chief said, days after an alliance of ethnic armed groups said they had routed state troops in the area.

Shan State in eastern Myanmar has been rocked by fighting since late June when the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) renewed an offensive against the military along a major trade highway to China.

 

[Willow_]

Interesting move! The Myanmar military withdrawing from the border area for safety reasons shows how sensitive regional dynamics can be. It’s important to keep an eye on how this impacts relations and security in the region.

 

[Tomoyo Chan]

It's good to hear they are prioritizing the safety of civilians. I hope it brings peace to the region.