Myanmar ethnic armed group says it captured hundreds of junta personnel

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BANGKOK: A Myanmar ethnic armed group said on Monday (May 6) it had captured a military command and taken hundreds of junta personnel prisoner in western Rakhine state, the latest blow to the military.

Military personnel stand guard as hundreds of refugees cross over the river frontier between Myanmar and Thailand in Mae Sot, Tak province, Thailand on Apr 13, 2024.

A video released by the AA's media channel said the group had captured"Military Operations Command 15 " near the town of Buthidaung, around 90km north of Sittwe. Some were in shorts, T-shirts and sandals while others were not wearing any footwear. Some shots showed women and children accompanying the men.

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