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Civilians in Myanmar (Burma) are seeking shelter in churches following an ultimatum made by the country’s army.
The military dropped letters warning residents to leave an area called Tanai, by June 15, or else they would be considered to have links with a rebel army it has been reported.
Church social workers have said that more than 600 civilians, who are mostly Christians, have sought refuge in churches so far.
The pastor of one of the churches said that “children, elderly and women are severely affected by the renewed fighting” between the rebel Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and government forces.
