Deeply entrenched conflicts among a dizzying array of ethnic armed groups driven by territorial ambitions, economic interests and ethnic nationalism have prevented most of Shan from joining the anti-junta struggle.
Deeply entrenched conflicts among a dizzying array of ethnic armed groups driven by territorial ambitions, economic interests and ethnic nationalism have prevented most of Shan from joining the anti-junta struggle.
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