A major offensive against Myanmar’s military-run government by an alliance of three militias of ethnic minorities has been moving at lightning speed, inspiring resistance forces around the country to …
The Myanmar Army Could Actually Collapse—But Are the United States and Other Powers Ready for Such a Scenario?
In recent weeks, the Myanmar armed forces, which have already suffered major losses of territory to ethnic minority armies and the People’s Defense Forces, primarily made up of the majority Burman …
Former Myanmar colonel who once served as information minister gets 10-year prison term for sedition
A former high-profile Myanmar army officer who had served as information minister and presidential spokesperson in a previous military-backed government has been convicted of sedition and incitement.
Will Myanmar rebel offensive change EU approach to conflict?
As an ongoing offensive by armed ethnic organizations has Myanmar’s junta on its heels, Myanmar’s opposition wants Western governments to prepare for what could come next.
Analysing Myanmar’s Civil and Drugs War
This alliance has been backed by Myanmar’s parallel, National Unity Government (NUG). These actions have galvanised all other armed groups operating in Myanmar to throw their hat in the ring. A …
Myanmar unrest: Preparations underway to evacuate Malaysians, says Wisma Putra
The Foreign Ministry is actively making necessary preparations to evacuate Malaysian citizens stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar, following civil war there since Oct 27.
Young Rohingya leave Bangladesh camps for university dream
Muhammed Hasson said a painful goodbye to his parents in a refugee camp in Bangladesh before embarking on a dangerous sea journey, refusing to let Myanmar’s crackdown six years ago on Rohingyas like him crush his dream of attending university.
127 Malaysians, suspected to be victims of job scams, rescued from Myanmar fighting
Malaysia’s government says more than 120 suspected victims of job scams have been rescued after being stranded by fighting in northern Myanmar between the military and armed ethnic groups.
Opponents vow ‘beginning of the end’ for Myanmar’s junta as resistance launches nationwide offensive
Almost three years on from its bloody coup, Myanmar’s military junta is facing the biggest threat to its hold on power as it fights wars on multiple fronts across the South Asian nation.
Unforgettable Episodes From a 21-Day Covert Assignment in Myanmar
Crossing a military camp, smoking a ‘COVID-19 cigarette’ and narrowly escaping being mowed down by a truck: The Diplomat’s Rajeev Bhattacharyya shares his experiences.