BANGKOK -- Fighting between ethnic rebels and the Myanmar military near the border with Thailand has stalled a massive economic development project that aims to promote trade among Mekong Delta countries.
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A former member of the Myanmar parliament trains in an area controlled by ethnic Karen rebels. © Reuters
BANGKOK -- Fighting between ethnic rebels and the Myanmar military near the border with Thailand has stalled a massive economic development project that aims to promote trade among Mekong Delta countries.