Rebels kill 15 Burma army

S.H.A.N.

The webpage of the anti-Naypyitaw Shan State Army (SSA) “South”, says ambush by its fighters last night in southern Shan State had destroyed 3 trucks and killed 15.

The attack took place between Namhu and Kholam, Namzang township, 72 miles east of the state capital Taunggyi.

Among the Burma Army casualties were 2 Military Affairs Security (MAS) officers and Col Moengzeun, who had defected from the SSA to the Burma Army in 2006.

The report could not be independently confirmed.

This is the second time since 21 May when rebel patrols raided an isolated outpost between Panglong and Laikha, killing 6 and seizing 8 assorted weapons.

Anti-naypyitaw website: taifreedom.com