Rebel forces retreated from Myawaddy

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Rebel forces retreated from Myawaddy

Rebel forces in Myanmar say they have retreated from Myawaddy, a shopping town on Thailand's border, after clashes with government forces. Conflicts have raged in the town in recent weeks, and thousands of residents have fled across the border to Thailand.The rebels declared about a week ago that they had gained control of Myawaddy although members of the military command government still persisted in several places. An announcement by the Karen…