Brussels, 11/06/2009 (Agence Europe) - In a statement published by the Czech EU Presidency on Thursday 11 June, the European Union expresses its concern about the mounting offensive of the Burmese Army and its allies against the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), which has resulted in large numbers of civilians fleeing from the conflict area in Kayin/Karen State to Thailand. The EU calls for an immediate ceasefire and requests the authorities and military operators to ensure the...