Bangkok post (16/6/98) news

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News headlines

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1:) Burma prepares anti-KNU push

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<bold>Burma prepares anti-KNU push

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Kanchanaburi- Burma has sent six reinforcement battalions to the border,
indicating a push against the Karen National Union.

	A military source with the Kanchanaburi-based Surasse Force said the
rapid deployment battalions from the 22nd Division from Tavoy have been
deployed opposite Sai Yoke and Thong Pha Phum districts.

	Fresh troops have also been sent to the 32nd Infantry Battalion at Phaya
Thongsu camp.

	This is near Three Pagoda Pass, opposite Sangkhla Buri district.

	The reinforcements include tanks, armoured cars, artillery and AK-47
assault rifles.

	They are expected to go after an estimated 1,000 remaining KNU troops.

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