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asia-pacific1 year ago•2 min saved

"Insurgency Gains Momentum: Myanmar Rebels Seize Key Trading Town"

Resistance forces in Myanmar captured the key trade town of Myawaddy on the Thai border, marking a significant gain since the 2021 military coup, but thousands of residents are fleeing as the regime's troops prepare for a counteroffensive. The town, held by rebels of the Karen ethnic group, is a vital hub for imports and exports, with $1 billion in trade last year. The fall of Myawaddy comes as resistance forces have seized numerous towns and military outposts in border regions and launched drones targeting the capital. Residents are seeking safety in Thailand amid fears of an impending military counteroffensive.

via The New York Times|

#asia-pacific #counteroffensive #myanmar

international-conflict1 year ago•3 min saved

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

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Myanmar Faces Backlash Over Mandatory Military Draft

Myanmar's military government has triggered a backlash and renewed calls for support from resistance forces after announcing sweeping conscription rules, requiring young people to serve in the armed forces for at least two years, extendable to five years in times of national emergency. The move has been met with criticism on social media and is seen as a turning point for the military, which has faced increasing defeats and desertions in recent months.

via Nikkei Asia|

#conscription #military-government #myanmar