Myanmar: Post Election Fighting flares up

In Myanmar 10000 refugees have fled to Thailand after disputes and fighting have begun after the military regime opened large overwhelming majorities in the newly established parliment. The constitution of Myanmar sets aside 25% of the house's seats to members of the military. This is only part of the problem as citzens and rebel groups look to liberate the country through violent means and key geographical take overs. Karen Rebel forces took over a police station in Myawaddy as fighting there raged for a day against the military forces. Another spurt of fighting occured in the southern part of the country as well. Being in Asia, Barack Obama commented on the situation saying that countries like the United States and India needed to help these less developed countries to overcome their struggles in a peaceful and constructive manner.

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Thomas Kuebel