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Myanmar armed group says 11 civilians killed in junta air strikes
BANGKOK: Myanmar military air strikes in northern Shan state killed 11 civilians and wounded 11 more, a spokeswoman for an ethnic…
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Myanmar junta chief warns of ‘counterattacks’ in opponent-held areas
The declaration will not affect the fighting against the Arakan Army (AA), Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and the…
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In Myanmar’s jungles, young volunteers train hard to fight junta
LESSONS IN POLITICS In addition to military training, BPLA recruits undergo political education. After morning drills, a short break allows…
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China supports Myanmar junta plan for fresh elections: Foreign Minister
Myanmar is deeply divided by conflict, with civilians caught up in near-daily bomb blasts, targeted killings and clashes between the…
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Myanmar junta chief, China FM discuss ‘stability’ as clashes rage
CLASHES Clashes between the military and ethnic armed groups in Shan state continued on Wednesday. Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA)…
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Myanmar military denies junta chief detained by generals
China is a major ally and arms supplier to the junta but analysts say it also maintains ties with ethnic…
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China envoy, Myanmar junta chief meet on border clashes
Last week, an alliance of ethnic rebel groups captured the military’s northeastern command in the town of Lashio, home to…
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Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town
BORDER CROSSINGS The assault on Myawaddy began last week after the KNU said it had attacked a junta camp near…
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Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after days of fighting
A spokesperson for the Myanmar junta did not respond to calls for comment. The KNU said last week that its…
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Commentary: How the Myanmar regime is surviving
The recent killing of more than 20 Rohingya Muslims in Minbya township of Rakhine, and the razing of towns in…
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