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Fighting between Myanmar's military and armed ethnic Karen groups intensifies

Members of the People's Defence forces from the 101 Company during military training at the forest of Kayin State. The People's Defence force (PDF) is the armed wing of Myanmar's National Unity Government.

The People's Defence Force, the armed wing of the National Unity Government. Source: AAP

Some experts believe the military is fighting for its existence amid multiple waves of resistence to its February coup.



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