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international-relations1 year ago

Myanmar Junta Losing Ground: Key Town Falls to Anti-Junta Rebels

Thailand has urged Myanmar's junta to reduce violence following the fall of a critical border town to anti-junta rebels, with preparations underway for an influx of people crossing into Thailand. The foreign minister stated that Thailand is working with ASEAN members to follow a stalled peace plan for Myanmar and is considering alternative trade routes due to potential road closures caused by the fighting. A steady stream of people, fearing air strikes, queued at a border crossing to flee Myanmar, highlighting the impact of the conflict on civilians.

via Reuters.com|
#border-town#international-relations#junta
international-conflict1 year ago

Rebels Seize Key Myanmar Border Town, Prompting Military Retreat

Myanmar troops retreated to a bridge to Thailand after anti-junta resistance declared control over the critical border town of Myawaddy, marking the latest in a series of rebel wins. The military-run government is battling insurgencies on multiple fronts following the 2021 coup, with the resistance operating alongside ethnic rebel groups. The retreat signals potential loss of a key border trading outpost, while Thailand has increased security on its side of the border and is prepared to accept up to 100,000 people displaced by the conflict.

via NBC News|
#border-town#international-conflict#military
international-conflict1 year ago

Rebels Gain Control as Myanmar Troops Retreat Amid Escalating Conflict

Myanmar military personnel retreated to a bridge to Thailand after a days-long assault by anti-junta resistance, which declared control over the critical border town of Myawaddy, marking another rebel win in the ongoing conflict. The military-run government is battling insurgencies on several fronts and has suffered defeats in frontier areas since last October, when rebel groups launched a coordinated offensive near the Chinese border. The impoverished nation has been in turmoil since the 2021 coup, sparking a nationwide armed resistance operating alongside long-established ethnic rebel groups. The retreat of junta troops in Myawaddy signals the potential loss of another key border trading outpost with direct highway access to parts of central Myanmar.

via Reuters|
#border-town#international-conflict#military-retreat
international-conflict1 year ago

"Evacuation Orders and Weapon Purchases: Escalating Conflict in Russian Border Regions"

Russian authorities have urged residents of Grayvoron in the Belgorod region to evacuate due to ongoing rocket fire from across the Ukrainian border. The local administration head called on residents to leave the area temporarily and stated that evacuees would be accommodated in the Yaroslavl district. The Belgorod region has reported constant fire from pro-Ukraine forces, leading to the relocation of 9,000 children to other parts of Russia. Two residents were killed and two injured in rocket attacks, prompting widespread concern and a sense of powerlessness among locals.

via Meduza|
#border-town#evacuation#international-conflict
immigration1 year ago

"Border Town Battle: Eagle Pass Residents' Frustrations Fuel National Immigration Fight"

Eagle Pass, a border town with Mexico, has become a focal point in the illegal immigration debate, with an influx of migrants and increased presence of Texas National Guard troops. Residents are feeling the impact of this immigration fight and are sharing their experiences of living in the midst of this heated political debate.

via Reuters|
#border-town#eagle-pass#illegal-immigration
business2 years ago

"Texan Marijuana Buyers Transform New Mexico into 'Little Amsterdam'"

Since New Mexico legalized recreational marijuana, the border town of Sunland Park has seen a surge in cannabis dispensaries, attracting buyers from nearby El Paso, Texas, where recreational marijuana is still illegal. The town has become a hub for marijuana sales, with Texas residents fueling a "Little Amsterdam" economy. The influx of cannabis businesses has transformed the town's landscape and economy, bringing in significant tax revenue. However, the marijuana boom has also highlighted the stark differences in laws and policies between Texas and New Mexico, including issues related to immigration, abortion, and drug enforcement.

via Yahoo News|
#border-town#business#economic-impact
international-conflict2 years ago

Escalating Tensions: Ukraine's Drone Strikes and Russian Retaliation

Russia's air defenses shot down two drones, one approaching Moscow and another near the border, while Ukrainian shelling wounded six people in a border town. Moscow has been increasingly targeted by drone strikes, and the recent attacks come as Ukraine aims to bring the conflict back to Russia. The governor of Russia's Belgorod region accused Ukraine of using cluster munitions in the shelling, resulting in injuries and damage to residential buildings.

via The Moscow Times|
#border-town#drone-attacks#international-conflict