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Myanmar junta airstrike kills 11 civilians in northern town

Myanmar junta airstrike kills 11 civilians in northern town

Eleven people were wounded in the bombing of the insurgent-controlled town.

Myanmar junta begins conscripting men up to age 65 to protect towns against rebels

Myanmar junta begins conscripting men up to age 65 to protect towns against rebels

Local administrators are arming civilians for ‘public security forces’ as the junta loses ground to insurgents.

Myanmar rebels say they launched mortar attack on coup leader

Myanmar rebels say they launched mortar attack on coup leader

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing was reported discussing security and an upcoming census on his visit to Kayah state

Month of fighting leaves once-bustling Myanmar town eerily quiet

Month of fighting leaves once-bustling Myanmar town eerily quiet

Displaced residents say they won’t return while the threat of junta airstrikes remains.

Red Cross chief calls for greater aid access after visit to Myanmar

Mirjana Spoljaric warns that conflict has cut off ‘countless people’ from essential services.

Myanmar civilians trapped in monastery as clashes intensify

Myanmar civilians trapped in monastery as clashes intensify

Attacks by insurgents trigger junta retaliation, driving thousands of civilians from their homes.

A still picture from video of an Arakan Army detenion facility near Maungdaw that was bombed by junta forces on Sept. 9, 2024

Myanmar junta airstrikes kill dozens, including prisoners, rebels say

2024-09-10

The military has responded to a string of setbacks in Rakhine state with more intense air attacks.

Arakan Army forces after capturing the junta's Central Naval Diving and Salvage Depot in Rakhine state on Sept. 5, 2024.

Rebel army captures major Myanmar navy training base

2024-09-09

The loss of the training base for Myanmar’s navy will be a major blow to junta morale, a state politician said.

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Caveat creditor: China offers a financial lifeline to Myanmar’s junta

Caveat creditor: China offers a financial lifeline to Myanmar’s junta

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Despite risk, a photographer stays at the front line in Myanmar

Investigation

Terror in Rohingya refugee camp as boys kidnapped to fight in Myanmar

Terror in Rohingya refugee camp as boys kidnapped to fight in Myanmar
16 Myanmar workers missing in Golden Triangle boat accident

16 Myanmar workers missing in Golden Triangle boat accident

About 20 people were rescued, several bodies recovered, witnesses said.

Caveat creditor: China offers a financial lifeline to Myanmar’s junta

Economic bungling, battlefield losses create a vicious cycle for the beleaguered generals.

Sittwe Prison in Rakhine state on Oct. 6, 2018.

Myanmar military court jails 144 villagers detained after massacre

Ta'ang National Liberation Army troops in a photograph released on Aug. 7,2024.

China warns Myanmar rebel army to stop fighting

Myanmar nationals arrested for illegal entry after arriving in Thailand on June 6, 2024.

Thailand arrests, deports 144,000 Myanmar workers for illegal entry

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