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Crackdowns on giant online scamming factories in eastern Myanmar could leave thousands of trafficking victims stranded.

Militant groups are increasingly threatening Myanmar’s military government. But other non-state actors, as well as China, are playing powerful roles in the

Militants threaten Myanmar’s military government. But other non-state actors, as well as China, are vying for influence.

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.

Myanmar rebels have launched a series of coordinated attacks known as “Operation 1027” that outside analysts say have given them new momentum in their struggle against the military junta. The operation also reportedly aligns with China’s interest in cracking down on transnational crime in the region, particularly cybercriminals who target Chinese consumers. “Just as Operation…

Years of shifting resources away from the Myanmar army and changing requirements for its senior ranks have led to its current weaknesses on the battlefield. Are the junta fielding men of straw? A former ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute researcher weighs in.

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and its allied forces conducted coordinated simultaneous military operations against seven locations in the area controlled by the 6th Brigade under the jurisdiction of the Karen National Union (KNU). These operations targeted outposts and columns deployed by the junta forces, a frontline source said. "Clashes occurred in seven

Some Myanmar observers hope that the coordinated offensive in Shan State will catalyze wider changes, and even lead to the collapse of the military administration.

MYAWADDY, (AFP) – Standing beside his cargo of Thai fruit and furniture, truck driver Ko Cho steels himself for a journey to Myanmar’s Yangon that will demand bribes, dodging landslides and navigating a raging civil war. The commercial hub is just 400 kilometres away, but a round trip from Myawaddy on the Thai border can […]

Iraq's foreign minister says Kurdish armed groups along the border with Iran have handed over their heavy weaponry and will be relocated to new camps.