Propaganda leaflets handed out by the Myanmar army in the Lashio region warned of an 'imminent' terrorist attack and carried commentary on regional ethnic armies. (DVB)Myanmar government forces have distributed leaflets in the Shan State city of Lashio, warning residents of an imminent attack by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), with the army on "high alert". A spokesperson for the KIA on Monday denied any such plans and accused the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) of "spreading lies". Both groups have been regularly engaged in armed clashes against the Myanmar army in northern Shan State and next-door Kachin State. According to Lashio residents who spoke to DVB, the Myanmar army has beefed up security in the town, including patrols in armoured vehicles.

Source: Bangkok Post July 10, 2017 17:48 UTC