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Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Brigadier Generals to Death for Kokang Surrender

Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Brigadier Generals to Death for Kokang Surrender

By Sebastian Strangio
The sentences come at a time of growing discontent with the leadership of junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing.

Chinese Official Meets Myanmar Junta Chief as Rebels Capture Key Town

Chinese Official Meets Myanmar Junta Chief as Rebels Capture Key Town

By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides pledged to "jointly maintain peace and stability on the China-Myanmar border" and fight telecom scam operations.
Myanmar Junta Forces in Laukkai Surrender to MNDAA, Reports Claim

Myanmar Junta Forces in Laukkai Surrender to MNDAA, Reports Claim

By Sebastian Strangio
If confirmed, the fall of the capital of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone would mark a significant defeat for the military junta that seized power in February 2021.

Good Rebels or Good Timing?: Myanmar’s MNDAA and Operation 1027

Good Rebels or Good Timing?: Myanmar’s MNDAA and Operation 1027

By Yaolong Xian
The rebel group has shed its reputation as an opium trafficking syndicate and pledged itself to the Spring Revolution. Is its transformation more than skin deep?

Rights Group Accuses Myanmar Rebel Outfit of Forced Recruitment

Rights Group Accuses Myanmar Rebel Outfit of Forced Recruitment

By Sebastian Strangio
The allegations raise questions about the MNDAA's relationship to the country's broader anti-junta resistance movement.

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Myanmar Resistance Forces Seize Another China Border Crossing

Myanmar Resistance Forces Seize Another China Border Crossing

By Sebastian Strangio
The MNDAA's reported capture of the Yanlonkyaing border gate marks a further step toward its reconquest of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone in northern Shan State.

Myanmar Ethnic Alliance ‘Reaffirms’ Goal of Overthrowing Military Junta

Myanmar Ethnic Alliance ‘Reaffirms’ Goal of Overthrowing Military Junta

By Sebastian Strangio
The Three Brotherhood Alliance made the announcement two days after reports that it took part in peace talks with the military administration.
Myanmar Military, Resistance Alliance Participate in China-Brokered Talks

Myanmar Military, Resistance Alliance Participate in China-Brokered Talks

By Sebastian Strangio
A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry hailed the "positive results" of the talks, but a lasting peace is unlikely.

US, UK, Canada Sanctions Target Southeast Asian Scam Operations

US, UK, Canada Sanctions Target Southeast Asian Scam Operations

By Sebastian Strangio
The coordinated sanctions have been imposed on those responsible for major criminal operations in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

No, China Is Not Intervening in Myanmar’s Civil War

No, China Is Not Intervening in Myanmar’s Civil War

By Nian Peng
Contrary to some speculation, Beijing is not supporting the ongoing rebel offensive in Shan State.

Chinese Authorities Issue Arrest Warrants for Criminal Kingpins in Myanmar’s Kokang Region

Chinese Authorities Issue Arrest Warrants for Criminal Kingpins in Myanmar’s Kokang Region

By Sebastian Strangio
The issuing of the warrants offer the surest sign yet of Beijing's tacit support for the resistance offensive against the junta-aligned force in Kokang.
Toll of Displaced Surges as Fighting Continues in Myanmar’s Shan State

Toll of Displaced Surges as Fighting Continues in Myanmar’s Shan State

By Sebastian Strangio
The steep rise in the number of those displaced reflects the ferocity of the fighting that has taken place since October 27.

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