According to Malaysia’s foreign ministry, 121 people, mostly Malaysians suspected of being victims of job scams, were evacuated from Myanmar on Friday (Dec 1) after being stranded by fighting …
Myanmar to Malaysia: Midnight rescue mission saves 121 job scam victims
According to Malaysia foreign ministry 121 people mostly Malaysians suspected of being victims of job scams were evacuated from Myanmar on Friday Dec 1 after being stranded by fighting …
Thailand ready to receive Myanmar war refugees
“Under the present situation, [an influx of refugees] is unlikely. But from now on, if violence increases, there might be refugees going in all directions, not only towards Thailand,” the foreign …
Rebel attack against Myanmar’s military escalates. Is China involved?
A major offensive launched by ethnic militias has forced Myanmar’s military dictatorship to fall back on almost every front. It is a critical moment for the army, which ousted democratic leader Aung …
Some 121 Malaysian labor scam victims in Myanmar repatriated
Some 121 Malaysian victims of labor scams arrived Friday in Kuala Lumpur after being rescued in a conflict zone in northern Myanmar where the military junta is fighting rebel forces. The victims were …
Myanmar’s military is losing ground against coordinated nationwide attacks, buoying opposition hopes
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 …