A massive explosion has ripped through a rebel-held village in northern Myanmar, killing dozens. The blast, which occurred early this morning, is believed to have been caused by a military airstrike. The UK government has demanded an immediate ceasefire, with the Foreign Office summoning the Myanmar ambassador for a dressing down.
Backbench MPs are circling, demanding sanctions. But Whitehall sources admit they have little leverage. The junta has denied involvement, blaming the blast on a rebel weapons depot.
The truth is murky. For context, the UK has been pushing for a UN resolution on Myanmar for months, but it keeps getting blocked by Russia and China. This could be the moment that changes, or just another footnote in a forgotten conflict.
