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international-conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

Arakan Army Seizes Strategic Town on Myanmar-India Border

The Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group in Burma's Rakhine state, has seized the township of Paletwa, which borders India and Bangladesh, declaring it a "Military Council-free area" and signaling the end of the ruling military government's administrative control. The group, part of an armed ethnic alliance, launched surprise attacks on military targets in mid-November, posing a significant challenge to Burma's military rulers since their seizure of power in February 2021. The Arakan Army seeks autonomy from Burma's central government and has gained control of strategic territory in the country's northeast, with Paletwa being the first township reported to fall to the group.

via Fox News|

#arakan-army #burma #ethnic-armed-group

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rohingya Seek Justice and Homecoming: Calls for Support and Accountability"

On the sixth anniversary of the genocide against the Rohingya, the United States expresses solidarity with the victims and survivors and renews its commitment to seeking justice and accountability for the atrocities committed by the Burmese military. The US has provided over $2.1 billion in humanitarian assistance since 2017 and remains the largest single donor. The US has also imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on those responsible for the ongoing violence. The United States continues to support the people of Burma in their pursuit of a democratic and peaceful future.

via Department of State|

#burma #genocide #humanitarian-assistance

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Burma's Military Government Adds Controversial Giant Buddha Statue Amidst Civil War Chaos"

Amid ongoing civil war and turmoil in Burma, the military-controlled government has unveiled a massive sitting Buddha statue, symbolizing nationalism in the devout nation. The 228-acre site in Naypyitaw includes small pagodas, ordination halls, rest houses, water fountains, lakes, and a park. The unveiling comes as the military government continues to engage in battles across the country, facing resistance from pro-democracy forces. The construction of giant Buddha statues is common in Buddhist-majority Myanmar, with the military using such projects to win hearts and minds and maintain support.

via Fox News|

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conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

Deadly Clashes in Myanmar Leave 26 Civilians Dead and Chaos Reigns

At least 26 civilians, including six children, have been killed in recent fighting between the Burmese army and resistance fighters in Shan State's Pekon township. The conflict arose after the military government forcibly removed democratically-elected State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi from office in February 2021, prompting widespread public protests and an armed resistance. The fighting has focused on Mobye, an area between the capital and an area dominated by the Karenni ethnic minority group, which has also been fighting against the military-installed government. Newly formed militia units opposed to military rule are part of a loosely organized People’s Defense Force, or PDF, which has allied with well-established armed ethnic minority groups.

via Fox News|

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