Myanmar's escalating conflict displaces 500,000 more people

Civilian casualties rising amid increased violence in northern Shan

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More than 600 civilians have been injured or killed since fighting in Myanmar escalated in late October. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/YANGON -- More than 500,000 people in Myanmar have fled their homes since armed ethnic groups began a major offensive against the military in late October.

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