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An alliance of armed groups in Myanmar’s northern Shan state has extended a ceasefire with the junta following pressure from China. The alliance, which includes the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, initially agreed to a four-day ceasefire but has now extended it to July 31. The move comes after the alliance recently seized territory from the military along a strategic highway to China.

A coalition of armed ethnic groups in Myanmar has accused the junta of repeatedly breaching a ceasefire in the country’s north, resulting in civilian casualties. This comes despite a truce brokered by China in January. The groups claim the junta is using Chinese support to carry out attacks, further escalating the conflict in the region.