Myawaddy stalemate could pressure warring parties to talks

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Myawaddy stalemate could pressure warring parties to talks

A prolonged stalemate in fighting between the Myanmar military and ethnic armed groups for control of Myawaddy, a strategic Myanmar town bordering northern Thailand,  could be a turning point that may pressure the warring parties to contemplate mediation, said Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Sihasak recalled that China in early January this year stepped in to help negotiate a ceasefire between the Myanmar military and an…