2010–2012 Myanmar border clashes

Internal conflict in Myanmar June 2018 January 2020 2010–2012 Myanmar border clashes the internal conflict in Myanmar and the Karen conflict 7 November 2010 – 12 January 2012https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16523691 BBC News Burma government signs ceasefire with Karen rebels 12 January 2012(11 07 2010 01 12 2012) Myanmar-Thailand border, Kayin State, Myanmar Kawkareik Myawaddy Three Pagodas Pass Ceasefire Myanmar DKBA-5 Buddhist Flag Variant.svg DKBA-5http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4554-clashes-continue-between-dkba-faction-junta-troops-.html Clashes continue between DKBA faction, junta troops Mizzima.com 8 November 2010 23 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519070302/http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4554-clashes-continue-between-dkba-faction-junta-troops-.html 19 May 2011 dead dmy-all Flag of the Karen National Union.svg Karen National Union MyanmarMyanmar Armed Forces Emblem.svg Than ShweMyanmarMyanmar Armed Forces Emblem.svg Min Aung Hlaing DKBA-5 Buddhist Flag Variant.svg Saw Lah Pwehttp://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4561-junta-bombards-dkba-in-three-pagodas-pass.html Junta bombards DKBA splinter group at Three Pagodas Pass Mizzima.com 9 November 2010 23 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519092708/http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4561-junta-bombards-dkba-in-three-pagodas-pass.html 19 May 2011 dead DKBA-5 Buddhist Flag Variant.svg Saw Kyaw Thethttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/nov/8/tribal-guerrillas-attack-burmese-troops/ Tribal guerrillas attack Burmese troops 9 November 2010 Washington Times 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101119010336/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/nov/8/tribal-guerrillas-attack-burmese-troops/ 19 November 2010 live Flag of the Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) of Myanmar.svg Tatmadaw Military Operations Command 19http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4558-knu-promises-to-support-dkba.html KNU promises to support DKBA Mizzima.com 8 November 2010 23 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110609123947/http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4558-knu-promises-to-support-dkba.html 9 June 2011 dead dmy-all Flag of the KNLA.svg Karen National Liberation Army ~250 ~300 43 killed, 63 woundedhttp://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/205655/refugees-return-as-clashes-may-prolong Karen, Mon fleeing to Thailand again 10 November 2010 Bangkok Post 11 November 2010 Unknown Civilians: 3 killed, 24 woundedhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Thousands-flee-deadly-fighting-in-Myanmar/articleshow/6890223.cms Thousands flee deadly fighting in Myanmar 8 November 2010 The Times of India 9 November 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101111104338/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Thousands-flee-deadly-fighting-in-Myanmar/articleshow/6890223.cms 11 November 2010 At least 20,000 refugees fled to neighbouring Thailandhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1092278/1/.html 20,000 flee Myanmar fighting: Thai officials 9 November 2010 Channel News Asia 9 November 2010 10 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101110205707/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1092278/1/.html dead The 2010–2012 Myanmar border clashes were a series of skirmishes between the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces) on one side, and the DKBA-5 and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) on the other. The clashes erupted along the border with Thailand shortly after Myanmar's general election on 7 November 2010.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/burmamyanmar/8116666/Burma-election-marred-by-violence.html Burma election marred by violence 8 November 2010 The Daily Telegraph 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109125039/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/burmamyanmar/8116666/Burma-election-marred-by-violence.html 9 November 2010 live London Ian MacKinnon An estimated 10,000 refugees have fled into nearby neighbouring Thailand to escape the violent conflict.http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/11/2010118479326824.html Thousands flee Myanmar clashes 8 November 2010 Al Jazeera 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109045631/http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/11/2010118479326824.html 9 November 2010 live There was concern that due to discontent with the elections, and speculations of electoral fraud, that the conflict could escalate into a civil war.http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2010/s3060800.htm Civil war threatens following Burma's election 9 November 2010 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101111091732/http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2010/s3060800.htm 11 November 2010 live Timeline June 2010 12 June. KNLA kill 12 troops.http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=18708 KNLA Ambushes Kill 12 Junta Troops Irrawaddy.org 23 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20101223143243/http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=18708 23 December 2010 dead dmy-all October 2010 1 October. Fighting erupted yesterday between Burmese troops and a breakaway Shan force only hours after a Burmese soldier died following an ambush by a Karen army.http://www.dvb.no/news/burmese-troops-clash-with-karen-shan-armies/12052 Burmese troops clash with Karen, Shan armies Dvb.no 1 October 2010 23 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110106222535/http://www.dvb.no/news/burmese-troops-clash-with-karen-shan-armies/12052 6 January 2011 dead dmy-all 19 October. 4,000 troops of the KNLA are now on high alert.http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=19765 'Special Force' Joins KNLA on High Alert Irrawaddy.org 23 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110501123228/http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=19765 1 May 2011 dead 8–9 November 2010 The fighting started in the town of Myawaddy, in Karen State, on 8 November. The government deployed heavy artillery in the town in response to the presence of forces from the renegade DKBA brigade. The military had allegedly threatened to shoot people who refused to vote.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/burmamyanmar/8116666/Burma-election-marred-by-violence.html Burma election marred by violence Mackinnon Ian 9 November 2010 The Daily Telegraph 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109125039/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/burmamyanmar/8116666/Burma-election-marred-by-violence.html 9 November 2010 live London There were also clashes near Three Pagodas Pass.https://www.smh.com.au/world/violence-breaks-out-in-myanmar-after-election-20101109-17kqk.html Violence breaks out in Myanmar after election 8 November 2010 AFP 9 November 2010 https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240517010513/https://www.smh.com.au/world/violence-breaks-out-in-myanmar-after-election-20101109-17kqk.html 17 May 2024 live It is believed at least three people were killed and twenty wounded when a Burmese Army artillery shell landed in a market in the centre of Myawaddy.https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/world/burma-refugees-pour-over-thai-border-as-fighting-breaks-out/news-story/610b845a698d5447d58c5baa976352ee Burma refugees pour over Thai border as fighting breaks out 8 November 2010 The Australian 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109020536/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/burma-refugees-pour-over-thai-border-as-fighting-breaks-out/story-e6frg6so-1225949690545 9 November 2010 subscription live At least five Thai civilians were injured when a rocket propelled grenade exploded in the town of Mae Sot, on the border between Thailand and Burma.http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/11/201011953329831880.html Myanmar parties concede poll defeat 9 November 2010 Al Jazeera 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101112035455/http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/11/201011953329831880.html 12 November 2010 live It is estimated that at least 10,000 refugees have fled into Thailand to escape the violence.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11708237 Thousands flee Burma border clash, as votes are counted 8 November 2010 BBC 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109044925/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11708237 9 November 2010 live DKBA rebels took the town of Myawaddy on 9 November, and were holding it against government forces. The town was closed off, and information on further casualties remains unavailable.http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/JDUN-8B38VH?OpenDocument KNU terrorists shell Myawady Reliefweb.int https://web.archive.org/web/20220815125836/https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-knu-terrorists-shell-myawady-phaya-thonsu-leaving-some-innocent-people-dead?OpenDocument= August 15, 2022 9 November 2010 23 April 2011 According to Thai sources, the Tatmadaw recaptured the majority of the town later in the evening, after an earlier battle between troops and DKBA forces. By the following morning only a few areas remained under rebel control. The Thai military, who are supervising the thousands of refugees, announced that it would send the refugees back over the border once the situation in the town had calmed down.http://www.mycentraloregon.com/news/world/352928/Sporadic-fighting-continues-at-Myanmar-border.html Sporadic fighting continues at Myanmar border 9 November 2010 mycentraloregon 9 November 2010September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j_ypIe0Wl4NqXfbEnp0zUkK18RsA?docId=5057384 Fighting continues at Myanmar border after elections; 15,000 refugees flee to Thailand 9 November 2010 Associated Press 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113043313/https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j_ypIe0Wl4NqXfbEnp0zUkK18RsA?docId=5057384 13 November 2010 dead By the middle of 9 November, reports emerged that government troops had fully retaken the town, and pushed rebel troops back into the forests.http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/205465/army-official-border-battle-ended Army official: Border battle ended 9 November 2010 Bangkok Post 9 November 2010 Thai Officials were preparing to start moving the estimated 15,000 refugees back over the border.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-09/thailand-seeks-to-return-15-000-myanmar-minorities-who-fled-after-election.html Thailand Seeks to Return 15,000 Myanmar Minorities Who Fled After Election 9 November 2010 Bloomberg 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113005821/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-09/thailand-seeks-to-return-15-000-myanmar-minorities-who-fled-after-election.html 13 November 2010 live Supunnabul Suwannakij Late on Tuesday 9 November, refugees started moving back over the river from Thailand, with the government claiming that its forces had quelled the violence, and that DKBA fighters were no longer present in the town.https://www.voanews.com/a/troops-regaining-control-in-eastern-burma-106945193/130145.html Troops Regaining Control in Eastern Burma 9 November 2010 VOA News 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109153753/http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Troops-Regaining-Control-in-Eastern-Burma-106945193.html 9 November 2010 live It is believed between five and ten civilians were killed during the fighting. However, neither the government nor DKBA fighters have released any information on the numbers of casualties from the fighting.https://vancouversun.com/news/After+exodus+Myanmar+displaced+trickle+home/3798997/story.html After the exodus, Myanmar's displaced trickle home 9 November 2010 Vancouver Sun 9 November 2010 June 2016 medicmedic 10 November onwards By November skirmishes between rebel forces and government troops were continuing around the Three Pagodas Pass area.http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4564-2500-karen-mon-refugees-cross-three-pagodas-pass.html 2,500 Karen, Mon refugees cross Three Pagodas Pass 10 November 2010 Mizzima.com 13 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113150223/http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4564-2500-karen-mon-refugees-cross-three-pagodas-pass.html 13 November 2010 dead dmy-all The next day, both sides continued small skirmishes with both sides exchanging rocket fire. DKBA forces allegedly briefly took control of the town of Payathonsu, however government forces drove the rebels out. According to a Thai official, at least 30 rockets were fired by both sides between 4 and 6am. Both belligerents are believed to have reinforced their numbers over the last few days.http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=20041 Artillery Fire Continues at Three Pagodas Pass 11 November 2010 The Irrawaddy 13 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110120033414/http://irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=20041 20 January 2011 dead dmy-all The DKBA rebel, Waw Lay base was also destroyed by Government forces after a heavy artillery bombardment.http://www.dvb.no/news/burmese-army-takes-dkba-stronghold/12792 Burmese army takes DKBA stronghold 11 November 2010 Democratic Voice of Burma 13 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101114065316/http://www.dvb.no/news/burmese-army-takes-dkba-stronghold/12792 14 November 2010 dead dmy-all On 12 November, Al-Jazeera English reported that the DKBA had joined forces with the Karen National Liberation Army to counter an expected crackdown by the government.Myanmar rebel armies join forces http://english.aljazeera.net/video/asia-pacific/2010/11/2010111245020326197.html Al-Jazeera English 12 November 2010 12 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113231454/http://english.aljazeera.net/video/asia-pacific/2010/11/2010111245020326197.html 13 November 2010 live Fighting then erupted again as both sides exchanged rocket fire. During the fighting a RPG exploded near Tinetayar Monastery, wounding 3 civilians who were taken to a nearby hospital.http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4569-clashes-carry-on-between-dkba-and-junta-troops.html Clashes carry on between DKBA and junta troops 12 November 2010 Mizzima 13 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113070058/http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4569-clashes-carry-on-between-dkba-and-junta-troops.html 13 November 2010 dead dmy-all Fighting flared up once more on the evening of 14 November with DKBA forces once more exchanging Mortar and small arms fire with Government troops. The fresh outburst of violence sent at least 200 civilians fleeing across the border into Thailandhttp://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsworld.php?id=543194 200 Ethnic Group Flee To Thailand After Fresh Fighting Erupts in Myanmar 15 November 2010 BERNAMA.COM 15 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101118232600/http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsworld.php?id=543194 18 November 2010 dead dmy-allhttp://www.mcot.net/cfcustom/cache_page/129839.html 200 Karen flee to Thailand after fresh fighting erupts in Myanmar 15 November 2010 mcot.net 15 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101119083914/http://www.mcot.net/cfcustom/cache_page/129839.html 19 November 2010 dead dmy-all Thai officials were keen to start sending the refugees back over the border as soon as the violence died down.http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/206489/150-burmese-expected-to-return-home-today Sunday's refugees returning home 15 November 2010 Bangkok Post 15 November 2010 On the 27th DKBA forces ambushed government troops reportedly killed One soldier and wounding 8. Government forces used 81-millimetre shells against rebel forces during the attack, however no rebel casualties have been announced.http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4622-villagers-flee-amid-fresh-karen-junta-clashes.html Karen villagers escape fresh clashes 29 November 2010 Mizzima 30 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101129221839/http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4622-villagers-flee-amid-fresh-karen-junta-clashes.html 29 November 2010 dead dmy-all The fighting sent a reported 1,000 civilians over the border once more into Thailand.http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201011/3078779.htm?desktop More than 1,000 Burmese villagers escape into Thailand 29 November 2010 ABC Radio Australia 30 November 2010 9 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209023243/http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201011/3078779.htm?desktop usurped 2011 clashes January Fighting spilled over into the new year when DKBA and Government forces exchanged yet another large burst of rocket and artillery fire on 1 January. Two Thai Army soldiers who were patrolling the Thai side of the border were wounded when misguided 120mm artillery fire landed near their patrol vehicle which was destroyed. Several Government troops were also reported wounded when their Army truck ran over an IED.http://irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=20650 DKBA Attacks Junta's Strategic 'Three Mountain' Outpost 1 January 2011 IRRAWADDY 28 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110302183447/http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=20650 2 March 2011 dead dmy-all Gun battles were exchanged between Junta troops and DKBA personnel between 26 and 27 January. According to DKBA sources 26 Junta soldiers were killed and 35 wounded during the fighting. At least 200 more refugees have fled over the Thai border and have taken refuge in the Thai Phop Phra District. DKBA forces accused the Thai Army of allowing Burmese troops to cross into Thai territory to attack Brigade 5 from Thai soil. Thai military officials have made no comment on the matter.http://irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=20620 Clashes Continue in Karen State 27 January 2010 IRRAWADDY 28 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110302182232/http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=20620 2 March 2011 dead dmy-all February For the first time in over 10 years the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) had an armed clash with Government Troops, reportedly wounding a battalion commander as well as several other soldiers. The KIO said that junta troops, led by battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Yin Htwe, intruded into a KIO-controlled area, which started the fighting. Yin Htwe's condition was unknown. The fighting lasted for approximately 20 minutes before government troops withdrew. According to the KIO, the two sides last fought in April 1997 near Nammatee in Kachin State.http://mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4851-kio-junta-fighting-breaks-out-first-since-1997.html KIO, junta fighting breaks out; first since 1997 7 February 2011 MIZZIMA 28 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110302062807/http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/4851-kio-junta-fighting-breaks-out-first-since-1997.html 2 March 2011 dead dmy-all March The KNLA ambushed a convoy of 27 trucks carrying more than 300 troops between Kanelay and Bayintnaung in the Waw Lay area killing 16 and wounding 17.http://www.bnionline.net/news/mizzima/10244-sixteen-junta-troops-die-in-guerilla-ambush-says-knla.html Sixteen Junta troops die in guerilla ambush https://web.archive.org/web/20120309165725/http://www.bnionline.net/news/mizzima/10244-sixteen-junta-troops-die-in-guerilla-ambush-says-knla.html March 9, 2012 Bnionline.net 11 March 2011 20 June 2012 From the period 1 January to 31 March 2011, the KNLA was involved in 526 clashes with the Myanmar Army.http://www.dictatorwatch.org/KNLA/KNLA2011q1.pdf Summary Report on Military Engagements in KNLA Areas (January 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011) PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20211020215154/http://www.dictatorwatch.org/KNLA/KNLA2011q1.pdf October 20, 2021 20 June 2012 April 15 April: The conflict escalates from Three Pagodas Pass to Shan State.http://www.bnionline.net/news/imna/10676-burmese-army-changes-focus-to-the-north-three-pagodas-pass-calms-down.html Burmese Army Changes Focus to the North, Three Pagodas Pass Calms Down Bnionline.net 3 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309165800/http://www.bnionline.net/news/imna/10676-burmese-army-changes-focus-to-the-north-three-pagodas-pass-calms-down.html March 9, 2012 20 June 2012 May 2 May: Clash between the Burmese military troops and the Karenni soldiers near Daw Ta Naw village.http://democracyforburma.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/warclash-between-the-burmese-military-troops-and-the-karenni-soldiers-near-daw-ta-naw-village/ WAR: clash between the Burmese military troops and the Karenni soldiers near Daw Ta Naw village https://web.archive.org/web/20131219022739/http://democracyforburma.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/warclash-between-the-burmese-military-troops-and-the-karenni-soldiers-near-daw-ta-naw-village/ December 19, 2013 Democracyforburma.wordpress.com 4 May 2011 20 June 2012 3 May: Clashes between the Burmese military troops and an alliance of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) in Kyarinnseikgyi township.http://www.dvb.no/news/karen-fighting-forces-700-to-flee/15534 Karen fighting forces 700 to flee | Democratic Voice of Burma Dvb.no 5 May 2011 27 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120322100235/http://www.dvb.no/news/karen-fighting-forces-700-to-flee/15534 22 March 2012 dead June 12 June: Clashes between the Burmese military troops and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) at Sang Gang, Kachin State, Northern Burma.http://www.kachinnews.com/news/1935-non-stop-fighting-at-sang-gang.html Non-stop fighting at Sang Gang Kachinnews.com 20 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120319170921/http://www.kachinnews.com/news/1935-non-stop-fighting-at-sang-gang.html 19 March 2012 dead 13 June: The KIA declared a state of war.http://www.bnionline.net/news/kng/10958-kia-destroys-two-bridges-in-northern-shan-state.html KIA destroys two bridges in Northern Shan State Bnionline.net 15 June 2011 20 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324113914/http://www.bnionline.net/news/kng/10958-kia-destroys-two-bridges-in-northern-shan-state.html March 24, 2012 July 2 July: Kler Day road, Karen State. A Myanmar army battalion commander killed and another company commander and a sergeant wounded.https://karennews.org/2011/07/deadly-ambush-kills-burma-army-officers/ Deadly ambush kills Burma army officers Karen News 8 July 2011 20 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20240222002710/https://karennews.org/2011/07/deadly-ambush-kills-burma-army-officers/ February 22, 2024 7 July: After a break starts KIA fighting again.http://www.dvb.no/news/kachin-army-ambush-leaves-30-dead/16494 Kachin army ambush leaves 30 dead Dvb.no 20 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150219172856/http://www.dvb.no/news/kachin-army-ambush-leaves-30-dead/16494 19 February 2015 dead dmy-all 8 July: Infantry Battalion (IB) No. 62 based in Thanphyuzayart, between Three Pagodas Pass and Moulmein expect an attack from KNLA.http://www.bnionline.net/news/imna/11107-army-families-moving-away-from-battalion.html Army families moving away from battalion Bnionline.net 8 July 2011 20 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324114144/http://www.bnionline.net/news/imna/11107-army-families-moving-away-from-battalion.html March 24, 2012 September Myanmar border clashes intensify. 24–26 September: Four days as heavy fighting by KIAFour Days of Heavy Fighting in Northern Burma https://web.archive.org/web/20110928153614/http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=22140 28 September 2011 November The government and the Karen National Union agreed to talks aimed at negotiating a ceasefire and eventual lasting peace.https://www.voanews.com/a/burma-ethnic-rebels-cautious-at-governement-peace-offer-134390233/148612.html Burma Ethnic Rebels Cautious About Government Peace Offer Voice of America 27 May 2012 live https://web.archive.org/web/20120210195717/http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/southeast/Burma-Ethnic-Rebels-Cautious-at-Governement-Peace-Offer-134390233.html February 10, 2012 Economic impact The recent clashes which have occurred on the Thai-Myanmar border are nothing new to the Thai border village of Mae Sot. However the fighting which has erupted near the town since the 2010 Myanmar elections has been causing a significant impact in the trade between Thailand and Myanmar due to the border being closed. Trade between the two countries brings in approximately 30 to 36 billion baht annually.http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/206392/border-clashes-deal-new-blow-to-trade Border clashes deal new blow to trade 15 November 2010 Bangkok Post 15 November 2010 International reactions United Nations – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern about reported clashes between government troops and ethnic rebels "and urged all sides to refrain from any action that could raise tensions further or create instability at this sensitive time."http://www.france24.com/en/20101108-un-ban-ki-moon-myanmar-burma-insufficient-elections-border-clashes-karen-rebels UN chief chides Burma election as border clashes intensify 9 November 2010 France 24 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101120211831/http://www.france24.com/en/20101108-un-ban-ki-moon-myanmar-burma-insufficient-elections-border-clashes-karen-rebels 20 November 2010 dead dmy-all Australia – The Australian Greens party has called for a full trade embargo against Myanmar in the wake of the election and resulting violence.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/09/3061526.htm?section=business Greens demand Burma trade embargo 9 November 2010 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113194306/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/09/3061526.htm?section=business 13 November 2010 dead Canada – The Department of Foreign affairs announced that they would work with Canadian Friends of Burma to help send aid to refugees affected and displaced by the fighting.http://www.timescolonist.com/news/Thousands+flee+Myanmar+after+election+turns+violent/3797307/story.html Thousands flee Myanmar after historic election turns violent 9 November 2010 Times Colonist 9 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101112202609/http://www.timescolonist.com/news/Thousands%2Bflee%2BMyanmar%2Bafter%2Belection%2Bturns%2Bviolent/3797307/story.html 12 November 2010 dead dmy Thailand 2011 – The Thai government called for both sides to show restraint and be careful when firing weapons, as it was revealed several M79 Grenades landed on the Thai side of the border.M79 rounds land on border village 8 November 2010 Retrieved 14 November 2010 See also Myanmar References External links Burma Conflict Situation Report (Web Archive) Burma Mission - Health Crisis https://web.archive.org/web/20120109040124/http://www.burmamission.org/health_crisis.php 9 January 2012 Category:Internal conflict in Myanmar Category:Politics of Myanmar Category:Wars involving Myanmar Myanmar border clashes Myanmar border clashes Border clashes Border clashes Clashes Myanmar Border clashes Myanmar border clashes Myanmar border clashes Myanmar border clashes