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world16 days ago

Myanmar's Controversial Elections Under Military Rule Amid Civil War

Myanmar's military has regained momentum in its conflict, aided by shifting Chinese support, despite ongoing civil war and international condemnation of its elections, which are largely controlled by the military's proxy party. China plays a complex role, supporting the military while also engaging with opposition groups, and is likely to continue backing the military as long as it aligns with its strategic interests, including infrastructure projects and regional stability.

via The Guardian|
#china#ethnic-armed-groups#international-support
international-affairs1 year ago

"Global Impact of Myanmar's Weakening Military Control and Ethnic Autonomy"

The Myanmar military is rapidly losing control of the country's periphery to ethnic armed groups, leading to significant territorial and political losses. Despite these setbacks, the military is not on the brink of collapse, but its leadership, particularly Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, faces mounting criticism. Ethnic groups are consolidating control over their homelands, creating autonomous statelets, while the central regime clings to power through brutal air attacks. Myanmar's fragmentation appears inevitable, necessitating a shift in how international actors engage with the country's emerging subnational administrations.

via Crisis Group|
#ethnic-armed-groups#international-affairs#military-coup
conflict2 years ago

Myanmar's Ethnic Groups Launch Unprecedented Armed Resistance, Threatening Junta's Rule

Fighting between Myanmar's military junta and ethnic armed groups has escalated since late October, with an offensive in the country's north exposing the junta's vulnerabilities. The UN has called for all sides to respect international law, as over 70 civilians have been killed and 200,000 displaced. The joint offensive, known as "Operation 1027," aims to crack down on criminal activities in the borderlands. The ethnic armed groups have seized towns, villages, and military outposts, dealing a significant blow to the junta. However, the Tatmadaw is expected to launch a counter-attack, and the situation remains volatile. China's influence could play a crucial role in either pressuring the groups or the junta to end the fighting.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#conflict#ethnic-armed-groups#military-junta
conflictdisplacement2 years ago

Mass Displacement in Myanmar: 90,000 People Affected, UN Reports

Around 90,000 people have been displaced in Myanmar due to escalating conflict between the military and ethnic armed groups, according to the United Nations. The fighting has forced nearly 50,000 people into displacement in northern Shan, while an additional 40,000 have been displaced in Sagaing region and Kachin state. The Three Brotherhood Alliance, a powerful ethnic armed alliance, launched an offensive against military outposts, capturing the border town of Chin Shwe Haw. Disrupted transport and communication are hindering humanitarian responses, and China, which has significant investments in the area, is pressuring the Myanmar military to crack down on crime in the border region.

via Al Jazeera English|
#conflictdisplacement#displacement#ethnic-armed-groups
conflictpolitics2 years ago

"From Poet to Rebel: Myanmar Leader's Quest for Territory Amid Concerns of Fickle Revolutionaries"

Poet turned militia leader Maung Saungkha, leader of the Bamar People's Liberation Army (BPLA), plans to establish territory in central Myanmar to directly confront the junta. The BPLA, composed mostly of Buddhist Bamars, aims to work with the People's Defense Forces (PDF) to supplant the junta. The BPLA's growth is attributed to Maung Saungkha's ability to build alliances with other armed groups. However, the BPLA faces challenges such as funding and waning motivation among recruits. The BPLA has received training and support from ethnic armed organizations and currently operates alongside the Karen National Union (KNU) and the Arakan Army (AA). The resistance forces in Myanmar need to move beyond creating disorder in urban areas and work together to seize strategic sites. Funding for the BPLA comes from donations, merchandise sales, and poetry books, while the junta receives support from China and Russia.

via Reuters|
#conflictpolitics#democracy#ethnic-armed-groups