A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there’s more to the story.
Thailand closely watches battle for Myanmar border town
Thailand shares a 2,400-kilometer border with Myanmar, and it could face a border spillover if the conflict escalates …
Major rebel push in Myanmar closes in on pivotal Chinese megaproject
Arakan Army makes battlefield gains in Rakhine as it nears Kyaukphyu, where China is investing billions in oil, gas and port projects …
In Myanmar, a Record-Shattering Heatwave Takes a Toll on Elderly, Children, Poor
Water shortages and heat-related illnesses hit central Myanmar as mercury soars to record levels, pushing some towns on to the list of hottest locales in the world.
MYANMAR MAN DIES IN BRAWL WITH COUNTRYMEN
SUNGAI PETANI, April 27 (Bernama) — A 23-year-old Myanmar national died in a fight involving several of his countrymen at a hostel area of a factory here last night. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Wan …
France Urged to Probe Assets of US Sanctioned Myanmar Student
Justice For Myanmar called on the French government to investigate and freeze any assets of Theint Win Htet, daughter of the founder of Myanmar military junta-linked crony conglomerate Shwe Byain Phyu …
Thailand urges bigger ASEAN role in resolving Myanmar conflict
Thailand called on Friday for the regional bloc ASEAN to take a more proactive role in trying to resolve the crisis in military-ruled Myanmar, after weeks of fighting near its border that halted trade …
Escalating Myanmar crisis rare opportunity for US-China cooperation
Rapid escalations in Myanmar’s civil war are creating a rare opening for potential cooperation between the U.S. and China, with the chaos and violence in Southeast Asia posing a threat to both …
Bangladesh, Myanmar exchange prisoners amidst Rakhine strife
Bangladesh’s decision to repatriate the Myanmar officials is the subject of debate among human rights groups that campaign for the rights of the Rohingya
Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town
Armed soldiers loyal to a turncoat warlord patrol the streets of southeastern Myanmar’s frontier town of Myawaddy, as troops of the ruling junta and rebels jostle for control of the outpost that …