China pushes Burma to stabilise rebel region
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China says Burma's north east appears to be calm after renewed fighting between Burmese government forces and rebel militia groups. The fighting, which is ostensibly part of an attempt by the military regime to take control of the area ahead of next year's planned elections, has forced tens of thousands of civilians to flee into China's Yunnan province.
Presenter: David Chen
Speakers: Professor Monique Skidmore, Burma expert, Australian National University; Li Yingshou, Burmese militia soldier; Kitty McKinsey, regional spokesperson, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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