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world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Myanmar Insurgents Seize Strategic Border City Near China"

The Three Brotherhood Alliance, a coalition of Myanmar rebel groups, has taken control of Laukkai, a strategic town near the Chinese border, after the military's regional headquarters there surrendered. This marks a significant victory for the rebels against Myanmar's military government, which has been in power since the 2021 coup. The fall of Laukkai, known for its gambling and online scam operations, is part of a broader offensive that began in October and represents a growing threat to the junta's control. China, which has been mediating between the two sides, has called for a ceasefire and expressed frustration over the junta's inaction on scam centers.

via Reuters|

##chinaborder #laukkai

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ethnic Rebel Alliance Seizes Strategic Myanmar City Near China Border"

Myanmar's military government has conceded the loss of Laukkaing, a strategic city near the Chinese border, to the Three Brotherhood Alliance, an ethnic armed coalition. This significant defeat highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the junta as it contends with both pro-democracy insurgents and ethnic minority factions since the 2021 coup. The alliance's takeover is part of a broader struggle for autonomy and against military rule, with implications for Myanmar's relationship with China, which has called for an end to the conflict after being affected by cross-border artillery fire.

via NPR|

##chinaborder #ethnicarmedgroups

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Myanmar Rebels Seize Strategic Town at Chinese Border"

Myanmar's military has conceded the loss of Laukkaing, a strategic city on the border with China, to the Three Brotherhood Alliance, an ethnic armed coalition. This marks a significant setback for the military, which has been struggling against both pro-democracy forces and ethnic armed groups since the 2021 coup. The alliance, which includes the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, has captured a large cache of weapons and claims to have made the Kokang region free from military rule. The situation has also drawn concern from China, especially after artillery shells landed in Chinese territory, injuring five people. The alliance's offensive is seen as a fight against military rule and organized crime, with over 40,000 Chinese nationals involved in cyberscam operations being repatriated recently.

via Yahoo News|

##chinaborder #ethnicconflict

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Myanmar Rebels Seize Strategic City Near China Amid Ethnic Alliance Uprising"

An ethnic alliance in Myanmar, known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance, has successfully seized control of Laukkaing, a strategic city on the border with China. This significant victory comes after months of conflict with Myanmar's military government, which has been facing widespread resistance since its 2021 coup. The alliance's offensive is part of a broader struggle against military rule and organized crime in the region. Despite the military's withdrawal, citing the safety of soldiers' families and relations with China, tensions remain high as the alliance continues its campaign to fight military rule and has declared the Kokang region a "Military Council-free area."

via The Associated Press|

##chinaborder #ethnicarmedgroups

conflict-and-war2 years ago•10 min saved

"Crisis in Sudan: Civilian Traps, Forced Recruitment, and the Collapse of Freedoms"

In 2023, Sudan descended into violent conflict as tensions between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalated into open warfare. Despite a previous deal to transition to a civilian-led government, the military leaders, Burhan and Hemeti, engaged in a power struggle that led to violent clashes, including an RSF attack on SAF headquarters. The conflict spread to Darfur, exacerbating ethnic tensions and resulting in atrocities, including targeted killings and sexual violence. International efforts to mediate have been largely ineffective, and the conflict has led to massive displacement and a humanitarian crisis, with millions affected and the capital Khartoum becoming an active battlefield.

via Middle East Eye|

##conflict-and-war #darfur