April 16 (EUROPA PRESS) –
Chinese authorities on Tuesday called on the warring parties in Burma to end the conflict in the Asian country as soon as possible as clashes between the military junta and Burmese rebels increase.
The spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, stressed during a press conference the importance of achieving a ceasefire and preventing the fighting from further escalating amid fears that the conflict will end up significantly affecting neighboring countries.
“We pay attention to relevant information. China calls on all parties to cease fire and fighting, resolve differences peacefully through dialogue and consultation, and avoid escalation of the situation,” Lin said. .
From April 1 to 11, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and units of the People's Defense Force have launched a series of offensives that have allowed the rebels to take control from the city of Myawaddy, Karen State.
Burma has been plunged into a serious crisis since the coup d'état in February 2021. The Government of National Unity declared in September 2021 from exile “a popular defensive war” against the military junta and called on citizens “of all corners of the country” who rebelled against the coup plotters who took power, which has led to a civil war.
