MYANMAR Loikaw: army still holding the cathedral, while bishop takes refuge in the forest

Bishop Celso Ba Shwe left the city after witnessing the total devastation of the Cathedral of Christ the King. The desecration of places of worship by soldiers has also alarmed Buddhists, sources told AsiaNews. Meanwhile, China is trying to broker peace talks between the junta and resistance militias, with little success so far.

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