The 2010-2011 Burma Border clashes are a series of ongoing skirmishes between the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) and splinter brigades of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA). The clashes erupted along the border with Thailand shortly after the general election on 7 November 2010. An estimated 10,000 refugees have fled into nearby neighbouring Thailand to escape the violent conflict. There is concern that due to discontent with the elections, and speculations of electoral fraud, that the conflict could escalate into a civil war.
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| - 2010–12 Burma border clashes
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| - The 2010-2011 Burma Border clashes are a series of ongoing skirmishes between the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) and splinter brigades of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA). The clashes erupted along the border with Thailand shortly after the general election on 7 November 2010. An estimated 10,000 refugees have fled into nearby neighbouring Thailand to escape the violent conflict. There is concern that due to discontent with the elections, and speculations of electoral fraud, that the conflict could escalate into a civil war.
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- 300(xsd:integer)
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Partof
| - the Internal conflict in Burma
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Commander
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Territory
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Cause
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Casualties
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- unknown
- Civilians: 3 killed, 24 wounded At least 20,000 refugees flee to neighboring Thailand.
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combatant
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- Myanmar Armed Forces Military Operations Command 19
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Place
| - Myawaddy, Three Pagodas Pass, Kawkareik, Kayin State
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Conflict
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abstract
| - The 2010-2011 Burma Border clashes are a series of ongoing skirmishes between the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) and splinter brigades of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA). The clashes erupted along the border with Thailand shortly after the general election on 7 November 2010. An estimated 10,000 refugees have fled into nearby neighbouring Thailand to escape the violent conflict. There is concern that due to discontent with the elections, and speculations of electoral fraud, that the conflict could escalate into a civil war.
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