Myanmar military blames resistance groups for shooting into Thailand to stir conflict
Myanmar’s military has denied responsibility for a cross-border shooting that injured a Thai civilian, accusing ethnic armed groups and anti-junta forces of deliberately firing into Thailand to provoke tensions between the two countries. In a statement issued on 3 November, the military’s True News Information Team accused the Karen National Union (KNU), its armed wing, […] The post Myanmar…
Myanmar's military denied involvement in a recent cross-border shooting that injured a Thai civilian, blaming ethnic armed groups and anti-junta forces for intentionally firing into Thailand to exacerbate tensions. The Myanmar military's True News Information Team cited the involvement of the Karen National Union, its armed wing the Karen National Liberation Army, the National Unity Government, the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and the People's Defence Forces in the incident.
The military stated that these groups deliberately targeted Thai territory with 12.7 mm heavy machine-gun fire near the border on October 29. The military emphasized that they had informed Thai authorities about the use of such weaponry, which is not utilized by Myanmar's armed forces. The military also accused resistance groups and critical media outlets of spreading false information to incite hostility and fear among border communities.
The military expressed regret for the injured Thai civilian and affirmed its respect for Thailand's sovereignty, emphasizing their "Natural Strategic Partners" relationship. This statement came after Bangkok had warned Myanmar's military to exercise caution near the shared border.
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