Over 2,000 civilians trapped in Myanmar's north-east without access to aid

Yangon More than 2,000 civilians have been trapped in Myanmar's north-east without access to humanitarian aid for seven days after fleeing clashes between an ethnic armed group and the army."People from three villages in Tanai Township [in Kachin State] left their villages and the fighting has gone on for a week,"Khon Ja of the Kachin Peace Network said. (DPA)