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international-affairs1 year ago•4 min saved

Myanmar Rebels Seize Key Border Town, Dealing Blow to Junta

Myanmar rebels claim to have seized the last remaining military base in the key border town of Myawaddy, dealing a significant blow to the military rulers. The town's strategic importance for trade and as a location for online scam factories adds to the significance of the rebels' victory. The junta's increasingly brutal attacks have led to a nationwide armed resistance movement, with concerns of potential airstrikes in Myawaddy. The fall of Myawaddy is the latest in a series of defeats for the junta, highlighting its inability to reverse its losses.

via CNN|

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conflictpolitics2 years ago•7 min saved

Myanmar's Ethnic Rebels: Defining Role in Armed Resistance Against Military

Ethnic rebels, particularly the Karen National Union (KNU), are emerging as a significant threat to Myanmar's ruling junta, with recent battlefield victories pushing the military into its weakest position since the 2021 coup. The KNU, Myanmar's oldest rebel group, has been fighting for the ethnic Karen people for 74 years and has armed and trained insurgents from other ethnic groups, including the Bamar majority. The alliance of ethnic rebels has launched synchronized attacks across the country, challenging the military's control. The KNU's armed wing, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), has grown to over 10,000 troops, including new recruits from various ethnic backgrounds. The rebels control territory, collect taxes, and run schools and hospitals, posing a potent challenge to the military's rule.

via The Washington Post|

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