Myanmar Rebels Launch Major Offensive, Seize Provincial Capital

Rebel groups in Myanmar, including the Three Brotherhood Alliance, have launched a major offensive against the ruling junta, capturing military outposts and seizing control of highways and border crossings. The offensive, which started in the north, has displaced tens of thousands of people and disrupted businesses along the border with China. The rebel groups, with close ties to China, pose a significant threat to the military's grip on power and have shown unprecedented cooperation. The offensive is expected to hurt the junta financially and strain its relationship with China. The military has responded with brutal tactics, and the pro-democracy movement sees the offensive as a turning point in the war.