Myanmar military

A junta spokesperson said that the 78-year-old leader was relocated due to the intense heat in Myanmar's central plain.

The fall of Myawaddy, a major hub of overland trade between Myanmar and Thailand, could have significant ramifications for the course of the country's conflict.

The fall of the town of Myawaddy to resistance forces could shift the battlefield and diplomatic dynamics of the country's conflict.

If confirmed, the surrender of the military garrison in Myawaddy on the Thai border would mark another serious defeat for the junta.

According to the global body, 18.6 million people in Myanmar will need humanitarian assistance in 2024 – a nineteen-fold increase since the 2021 coup.

The daring kamikaze drone attack did not cause much damage, but its political significance cannot be underestimated.

Critics say that the military junta's involvement in the aid program will prevent the assistance from reaching many of those most in need.

The conscription drive has prompted the assassination and resignation of junta administrators, and the flight of thousands of prospective draftees.

The Myanmar junta's conscription drive has backfired, bolstering the rebels' ranks.

As resistance forces move within striking distance of the capital of Rakhine State, many of its inhabitants are seeking a way out.

While the Kachin Independence Army's goal is unclear, a major offensive could have significant impact on the trajectory of the country's conflict.