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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Myanmar's military retakes a strategic town 2 years after the resistance captured it

Myanmar Conflict - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Myanmar ‘s military has regained control of a strategic town in eastern Kayah state from the opposition’s armed forces after nearly two years, state media reported Wednesday.

The recapture of Demoso in Kayah state — also known as Karenni — came as the military has stepped up activity in recent months, on the ground and with airstrikes, to retake areas controlled by the resistance ahead of elections it has promised to hold on Dec. 28.

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