YANGON, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- A total of 19 clashes between the Myanmar military and a splinter group of Klo Htoo Baw Karen Organization (KKO) have occurred in the areas of Myaing Gyi Ngu-Mae Thaw Waw in Kayin State, southeastern Myanmar, as of Wednesday but the stability has been restored at present,according to an announcement of the Defense Department Friday.
The clashes took place in the areas since Sept. 11 as the military combed the areas.
The military seized 609 mines, other weapons and vehicles in Wah Phoe Taung-KyoneHtaw and Mae ThawWaw areas, the announcement said.
Both sides suffered casualties in the battle, said the announcement.
Around 4,000 people from 22 villages fled the conflicted areas and stayed in monasteries, according to International Committee of the Red Cross in Yangon.
