1. In statements released through official newspapers here, the governing junta has reported the surrender of Khun Sa, the opium warlord, and his private army. 2. Opium warlord Khun Sa agrees to surrender. 3. Disaffected Mong Tai Army members were quoted as saying they believed the opium warlord had cut a deal with the Burmese authorities to surrender in return for amnesty. 4. Gem dealers in Bangkok who spoke with The Associated Press on Monday said they doubted the fall of the opium warlord was having a major impact on the business. 5. Infamous opium warlord Khun Sa is struggling to salvage a semblance of power in talks with Burmese government representatives at his remote mountain headquarters, informed sources said Friday. 6. Its troops have in recent months fought bloody battles with opium warlord Khun Sa in the Shan State of eastern Burma. 7. Kyaw Win said that although the Thai leadership opposes Khun Sa, low-level officers are helping the opium warlord. 8. Karenni leaders say the Burmese army wanted to use their area to stage an offensive against opium warlord Khun Sa, whose stronghold is in neighboring Shan State. 9. Shan state is the stronghold of opium warlord Khun Sa, who is wanted in the United States on drug trafficking charges. 10. The Burmese army is winding down a three-month campaign against opium warlord Khun Sa, who is wanted in the United States on drug trafficking charges. |
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