"Our TNLA group and KIA group attacked the government forces at the 105th mile. In Kyukot (Pangsaing), only KIA attacked the military. Our four allies from northern parts also attacked the military,” said Col. Tar Phone Kyaw Ah when the Daily Eleven contacted him via phone. “It happened because the military recently carried out a number of attacks in our areas, such as Kachin and Kokant. The fire exchange has intensified in the ethnic areas, and to prevent this we had to carry out these attacks with our allies.”Col. Tar Phone Kyaw Ah added that fighting has ended in the 105-mile Trade Zone, but clashes continue in other areas such as Mongkoe, Kyukot(Pangsaing), eastern Kutkhai, and eastern Muse.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 21, 2016 08:44 UTC