by admin — last modified 2008-01-17 05:08
A Shan State Army (SSA) South patrol recently ran into its Burma Army opposite number on the Thai-Burma border, resulting in a five minute clash, according to the rebel bulletin.
By: Lieng Lern
On 13 January 2008, an 8 men patrol from Khun Hsarng Ton Hung Column based in Loi Taileng, the SSA's main base, by Sergeant Sai Korn encountered a patrol from the Burma Army's Infantry Battalion (IB) 131 at Kawng Pek, 2 km north of Nawng Aw village, opposite Maehangson's Pang Mapha district. The ensuing clash lasted 5 minutes, from 11:45-11:50 local time.
According to the bulletin, there was no casualty on the SSA side. Casualties on the Burma Army's side were not known.
The SSA withdrew afterwards deciding that fighting was not on its agenda.
The report however could not be verified independently.Since the dry season began in November, there has been an increase number of clashes between the two sides.On 30 December 2007, a fight between the SSA's 362nd Battalion and the Burma Army's Infantry Battalion 143 at Tonglao, Mongkeung township, was reported.
Signs of an impending offensive are yet to be seen. The last offensive took place in 2005, when the Burma Army- United Wa State Army retreated with heavy losses.
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