November 22, 2016

"Clashes broke out between four ethnic armed groups in Myanmar and national troops on Sunday in the northern part of the country near China. Some stray bullets fell on the Chinese side and threatened the safety of Chinese people and facilities in the border areas.

The outbreak of armed conflicts in northern Myanmar came at a critical time in Myanmar's peace process. The four armed groups may have taken the initiative to reverse the unfavorable situation where the Kachin Independence Army was besieged by government forces.

The latest armed conflicts will undoubtedly exert negative impact on the national reconciliation advocated by Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar's National League for Democracy (NLD). There are several possible consequences."

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