The junta said martial law was imposed in Mindat in Chin State late on Thursday after whom it called "armed terrorists" attacked a police station and a bank.
The resistance has expanded in recent weeks from daily street protests and strikes to attacks on junta-appointed administrators and ambushes of security forces by civilians. "Fighting is still ongoing and Tatmadaw is firing into Mindat town using artillery," said the lawmaker, referring to the military by its local name. He requested that he remain anonymous.The Chin rebels numbered about 400-500, who between them had about 30-40 assault rifles, plus traditional hunting rifles, he said.A spokesman for the Chinland Defence Force declined to provide details on the fighting, citing security reasons.
Pro-democracy groups and ethnic minority armies have been rallying behind a National Unity Government that is seeking domestic and international support to undermine the military as prevent it from consolidating power.
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