Methawaw clashes have ended: BGFShwe TheinEleven MediaAsia News NetworkWar refugees will soon be able to return home in Methawaw, Kayin State, as the Myanmar Border Guard Forces (BGF) and Tatmadaw have taken complete control of the region, where clashes came to an end on September 19, said Major Khin Maung Win from the BGF. Refugees can even return today," the major said. More than 4,000 refugees from 22 villages fled to Myaing Gyi Ngu to escape the fighting that began on September 9 in Methawaw. About 500 refugees reportedly fled across the Thaungyin River to Thailand. "About 500 refugees fled to Thailand.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 21, 2016 06:56 UTC