In the ongoing conflict in Rakhine State, the Arakan Army (AA) has made a significant strategic gain by seizing the...
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Arakan Army takes strategic Naval Base in Rakhine
Myanmar junta struggles amid growing rebel offensives and desertions
Myanmar’s junta faces escalating challenges as rebel attacks intensify, desertions surge, and diplomatic efforts aim to restore stability.
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Operation 10/27 second wave: Ethnic armed groups gain ground against junta in Northern Myanmar
In a significant escalation of hostilities in Myanmar’s northern Shan State, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) seized control of...
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Thein Sein in China: Is Beijing’s intervention key for return to normalcy?
Amid Myanmar's conflicts, Naypyitaw discusses with Beijing a plan for a military-backed "civilian" government, potentially through upcoming elections, following talks...
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China scrambles to navigate Myanmar’s growing turbulence
The escalating situation in Myanmar's Rakhine State has heightened Beijing's concerns, particularly regarding the Arakan Army's territorial gains near strategic...
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Rising conflict in Rakhine reflects waning Chinese influence
The escalating conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine state marks a diminishing influence of China over regional rebel groups historically supported for...
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Beijing pushes for ceasefire in Rakhine, AA reluctant
The Arakan Army rejects ceasefire talks in Rakhine State, intensifying conflict with Myanmar's junta and raising concerns for Chinese-led infrastructure...
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NIA arrests one militant commander from Imphal in transnational conspiracy to exacerbate Manipur violence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a key accused from Imphal Airport in a case relating to a...
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Arakan Army gains ground in Rakhine conflict, seizes control of Paletwa and other towns
Reports emerging from Myanmar on Thursday have indicated that an ethnic army in the country has launched an attack on...
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Airstrikes in Myanmar claim lives of 17, including 9 children, amid ongoing conflict
Myanmar’s military launched morning airstrikes on Kanan village, located in the Sagaing region’s Khampat town, resulting in the death of...
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The Charge of the People’s Force in Myanmar’s ‘Chinland’
In this episode of In Conversation with Defence director, commander of CDF Hualngoram, talks about the revived operation plan against...
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‘Operation 1027’ and new conflict narrative in Myanmar, where does China stand?
As the recent offensives by the Resistance Forces in Myanmar have had a significant impact on the military junta, making...
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