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Insurgent army tightens its grip on northern Myanmar town

Insurgent army tightens its grip on northern Myanmar town

But the junta’s retaliation on lost territory continues to kill civilians and destroy buildings.

As Myanmar’s census draws to a close, observers question its accuracy

As Myanmar’s census draws to a close, observers question its accuracy

Many people have fled the country or joined the armed opposition, while others fear divulging personal data.

Where does Myanmar’s junta get its munitions?

Where does Myanmar’s junta get its munitions?

2 dozen factories churn out ordnance that the regime relies on to maintain power, defectors say.

Myanmar junta charges hundreds for scamming on Chinese border

Myanmar junta charges hundreds for scamming on Chinese border

Myanmar nationals have often been released in the past but the junta is cracking down in the border town.

Myanmar’s coup leader touts peace on anniversary of failed ceasefire

Critics say any ceasefire agreement must be implemented by a democratically elected government.

Myanmar military transfers prisoners as insurgents advance

Myanmar military transfers prisoners as insurgents advance

The inmates were jailed for suspected links to Arakan Army insurgents battling to capture Rakhine state.

Laborers work at a garment factory in Yangon on Nov. 1, 2018.

Myanmar’s working distance students losing time to study

2024-10-15

Many students with jobs are being forced to choose between their degrees and their income, activists said.

Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone speaks during the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Oct. 11, 2024.

ASEAN chair calls for end of Myanmar war, but rebels say that depends on junta

2024-10-14

Statement also called for ‘conducive environment’ for humanitarian aid and 'inclusive national dialogue.'

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No limits to the lawlessness of Myanmar's predatory military regime

No limits to the lawlessness of Myanmar's predatory military regime

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Despite risk, a photographer stays at the front line in Myanmar

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Biden misses regional summits for second straight year

Biden misses regional summits for second straight year

The president’s repeated absence raises questions about US commitment towards Southeast Asia.

The junta airstrikes on June 18, 2024 destroyed buildings in Kan Seik village of Toungup township in Rakhine state.

‘Direct hit’ airstrike on homes kills 15 civilians in Myanmar’s Rakhine state

3 generations of the same family were among those killed in the junta attack.

In the country’s east, key ethnic armies who have all gained ground against a weakened military, support a federal model — as depicted in this illustration — but with conditions.

As fighting wears on, many in Myanmar are focused on a new government

Destruction caused by junta aerial bombardment in Kawlin, Sagaing region, on Oct. 8, 2024.

Myanmar fighters capture hotly contested northwest town

Family members and friends waiting for the release of prisoners during one of the junta’s amnesties at Yangon’s Insein Prison on Feb. 12, 2022.

Over 100 Myanmar political prisoners have died since coup, group says

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