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Myanmar Rebel Group Claims Capture of Major Military HQ in Shan State

Myanmar Rebel Group Claims Capture of Major Military HQ in Shan State

By Sebastian Strangio
The fall of the military's Northeastern Regional Command headquarters would mark a turning-point in the country's civil war.
Myanmar Violence, South China Sea Tensions Top Agenda Ahead of ASEAN Meetings

Myanmar Violence, South China Sea Tensions Top Agenda Ahead of ASEAN Meetings

By Jintamas Saksornchai
The bloc's foreign ministers and their international counterparts are meeting at a tense time in regional affairs.

Myanmar Resistance Group Claims Capture of Ruby-Mining Town

Myanmar Resistance Group Claims Capture of Ruby-Mining Town

By Sebastian Strangio
The Three Brotherhood Alliance resistance group continues to press forward with the second phase of its Operation 1027 offensive.

ASEAN Must Step-up or Face Irrelevance on the Myanmar Crisis

ASEAN Must Step-up or Face Irrelevance on the Myanmar Crisis

By Thiha Wint Aung, Jaivet Ealom, and Mehek Berry
There are three basic things the Southeast Asian bloc could do to more effectively address the country's crisis.

Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Named Acting President

Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Named Acting President

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement followed reports that the current acting president, Myint Swe, has been placed on medical leave.
Myanmar’s Women Face Significant Risks From Junta Conscription Drive

Myanmar’s Women Face Significant Risks From Junta Conscription Drive

By Thinzar Shunlei Yi and Maggi Quadrini
After an initial exemption, women and girls are now being forcibly recruited into the ranks of the country's armed forces.

Myanmar Junta’s No. 2 Visits China Amid ‘Intense’ Fighting

Myanmar Junta’s No. 2 Visits China Amid ‘Intense’ Fighting

By Sebastian Strangio
Vice-Senior Gen. Soe Win's visit comes shortly after the Three Brotherhood Alliance of ethnic armed groups resumed their offensive in Shan State.
Myanmar’s Civil War: A View from Washington

Myanmar’s Civil War: A View from Washington

By Luke Hunt
Michael Martin of CSIS discusses the progress of the conflict, and the possible impact of the U.S. presidential election.

Fighting Erupts in Myanmar’s Shan State as Armed Groups Resume Offensive

Fighting Erupts in Myanmar’s Shan State as Armed Groups Resume Offensive

By Sebastian Strangio
The Three Brotherhood Alliance has launched the second phase of its Operation 1027 offensive, attacking regime positions across northern Shan.

Myanmar’s Junta Is Also Losing on the Supermarket Shelves

Myanmar’s Junta Is Also Losing on the Supermarket Shelves

By Luke Hunt
International financial institutions say the country's economy is stagnating. In reality, it is going backwards.

Monk’s Funeral Highlights Myanmar Army’s Delicate Relationship to Buddhist Clergy

Monk’s Funeral Highlights Myanmar Army’s Delicate Relationship to Buddhist Clergy

By Grant Peck
The 78-year-old monk Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa was shot dead by soldiers this month. The military initially tried to pin it on anti-regime forces.
US Diplomat Reportedly Met Myanmar Naval Officer in Vietnam

US Diplomat Reportedly Met Myanmar Naval Officer in Vietnam

By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting between Daniel Kritenbrink and Kyaw Lin Zaw may mark a shift in the U.S. approach to Myanmar's conflict.

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