A coalition of opposition forces in Myanmar has taken control of the busiest border crossing into Thailand. The military regime which seized power in Myanmar three years ago has suffered another big defeat, this time on the eastern border with Thailand. Troops had suffered weeks of attacks by ethnic Karen insurgents, allied with...
The military’s long-standing policy of “divide and rule” is breaking down as ethnic resistance groups gain the upper hand across the country. It is notoriously difficult to track battlefield developments in Myanmar’s sprawling civil war. The conflict involves countless armed groups, broadly sorted into territory-holding...
Two days after rebel forces in Myanmar’s Chin state overran the junta’s two military bases close to the border with India, they have taken control of a border crossing point between the two countries across the tiny hilly Indian state of Mizoram....
Six people were reportedly injured and at least 4,000 residents from 11 villages fled their homes in Phyu Township, Bago Region, due to heavy shelling by Myanmar junta infantry since August 18....
Myanmar military loses border town in another big defeat (www.bbc.com)
A coalition of opposition forces in Myanmar has taken control of the busiest border crossing into Thailand. The military regime which seized power in Myanmar three years ago has suffered another big defeat, this time on the eastern border with Thailand. Troops had suffered weeks of attacks by ethnic Karen insurgents, allied with...
[Op Ed]: Shan State omen: is Myanmar’s Junta losing control of the war? (long form) (thediplomat.com)
The military’s long-standing policy of “divide and rule” is breaking down as ethnic resistance groups gain the upper hand across the country. It is notoriously difficult to track battlefield developments in Myanmar’s sprawling civil war. The conflict involves countless armed groups, broadly sorted into territory-holding...
After battle with junta, Myanmar rebels take control of border point with India (www.reuters.com)
Two days after rebel forces in Myanmar’s Chin state overran the junta’s two military bases close to the border with India, they have taken control of a border crossing point between the two countries across the tiny hilly Indian state of Mizoram....
Myanmar Junta Steps Up Bago Region Shelling After Train Attack: 4,000 Residents Flee (www.irrawaddy.com)
Six people were reportedly injured and at least 4,000 residents from 11 villages fled their homes in Phyu Township, Bago Region, due to heavy shelling by Myanmar junta infantry since August 18....