Fresh Fighting in Burma August 2009

Cease fire agreements broke down and fresh fighting took place as the Burmese military regime launched attack on Kokang. As result, more than 35,000 Kokang refugee fled to China. Junta's troops occupied the Kokang area around Laogai Township in northern Shan State. In August, junta troops occupied the Kokang area around Laogai Township in northern Shan State. More fighting are likely to break if the regime continues to pressure ceasefire groups to transform into the Border Guard force. Have a look at a Mizzima TV news