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Myanmar Rebels Seize Key Border Town, Forcing Military Retreat and Dealing Significant Blow to Junta
In a significant victory for the anti-junta resistance in Myanmar, rebels have declared control over the critical border town of Myawaddy, forcing about 200 military personnel to withdraw to a bridge leading to Thailand. T 
In a significant victory for the anti-junta resistance in Myanmar, rebels have declared control over the critical border town of Myawaddy, forcing about 200 military personnel to withdraw to a bridge leading to Thailand. T -
Beijing Ramps Up Defense Posture in Response to Myanmar's Turmoil
The Chinese military is flexing its muscle along the Myanmar border amidst growing conflict in the region, signaling Beijing's heightened concern over regional stability. The Chinese military is flexing its muscle along the Myanmar border amidst growing conflict in the region, signaling Beijing's heightened concern over regional stability. -
Myanmar Conflict Spreads to Border Ports, Refugee Crisis Impacts India
Since Oct. 27, the "Three Brotherhood Alliance" of minority military groups in Myanmar, comprising the Arakan Army, the Ta'ang National Liberation Army, and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, has launched the "1027 Operation" in northern Shan State. This ongoing conflict with the national defense forces has led to the occupation of several towns and military outposts. 
Since Oct. 27, the "Three Brotherhood Alliance" of minority military groups in Myanmar, comprising the Arakan Army, the Ta'ang National Liberation Army, and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, has launched the "1027 Operation" in northern Shan State. This ongoing conflict with the national defense forces has led to the occupation of several towns and military outposts. -
Myanmar's Military Jet Crash: Rebels Claim Responsibility Amid Escalating Conflict
A Myanmar fighter jet crashed during intense clashes between the military and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF), an insurgent group, in the eastern region of Kayah State, near Thailand's border. Both sides confirmed the incident, underscoring the growing challenges faced by the military junta since the 2021 coup. 
A Myanmar fighter jet crashed during intense clashes between the military and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF), an insurgent group, in the eastern region of Kayah State, near Thailand's border. Both sides confirmed the incident, underscoring the growing challenges faced by the military junta since the 2021 coup. -
Surprise Assaults by Ethnic Coalitions Intensify Myanmar Crisis
Amid rising tensions near its border with China, Myanmar's military is grappling to restore calm following a series of coordinated assaults led by a coalition of ethnic minority factions against junta forces. These uprisings, coming from the united "three brotherhood alliance" representing factions in both Shan and Rakhine states, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis. Amid rising tensions near its border with China, Myanmar's military is grappling to restore calm following a series of coordinated assaults led by a coalition of ethnic minority factions against junta forces. These uprisings, coming from the united "three brotherhood alliance" representing factions in both Shan and Rakhine states, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis. -
Myanmar Airstrike Claims Over 170 Lives, Witnesses Report
An airstrike in central Myanmar on April 11 has left at least 171 people dead, according to individuals involved in the cremation process. The military junta ruling the country has acknowledged responsibility for the attack. An airstrike in central Myanmar on April 11 has left at least 171 people dead, according to individuals involved in the cremation process. The military junta ruling the country has acknowledged responsibility for the attack. -
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi And Australian Counsellor Sentenced To Three Years In Prison
A military court in Myanmar has sentenced former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as her former adviser, to three years in prison, reports say. 
A military court in Myanmar has sentenced former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as her former adviser, to three years in prison, reports say. -
U.S., Britain, Canada Sanction Top Myanmar Officials One Year After Coup
The junta has promised to hold another election by August 2023. 
The junta has promised to hold another election by August 2023. -
Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced To Another Four Years In Prison
Suu Kyi was found guilty of violating the nation's importation laws and its communications laws by buying and possessing unlicensed walkie-talkies and signal jammers. 
Suu Kyi was found guilty of violating the nation's importation laws and its communications laws by buying and possessing unlicensed walkie-talkies and signal jammers. -
Meta Bans Accounts Representing Businesses Controlled By Myanmar Army From Platforms
Meta is accused of facilitating "decades-long dissemination of hateful disinformation." 
Meta is accused of facilitating "decades-long dissemination of hateful disinformation."
