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Why Myanmar’s war matters, even if the world is not watching
New York Times, Published on 20/04/2024
» SEOUL — An escalating civil war threatens to break apart a country of roughly 55 million people that sits between China and India. That has international consequences, but the conflict has not commanded wide attention.
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top opium producer
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» Myanmar became the world's biggest producer of opium in 2023, overtaking Afghanistan after the Taliban government's crackdown on the trade, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday.
Northern Myanmar fighting displaces almost 50,000 civilians: UN
AFP, Published on 10/11/2023
» YANGON - Almost 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting in northern Myanmar after an alliance of ethnic armed groups launched an offensive against the military two weeks ago, the United Nations said Friday.
Myanmar risks breaking apart amid attacks by rebel militias: junta
Published on 10/11/2023
» NAYPYITAW - Myanmar's ruling military junta has said the country could break apart if it fails to control the latest surge of attacks by ethnic minority militias and pro-democracy armed forces in the country's east, according to a state media report released Thursday after anti-junta forces seized several towns.
Many killed in artillery strike in northern Myanmar
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2023
» NAYPYITAW - Myanmar's military was not responsible for an artillery strike that killed at least 30 people at a refugee camp in Kachin state on the border with China, a junta spokesperson told local media on Tuesday.
Myanmar resistance claims it holds 60% of territory
Published on 29/09/2023
» The acting leader of Myanmar’s government-in-exile says resistance forces are in control of about 60% of the country’s territory and poised to threaten the ruling junta in key strongholds.
Many Asean air force chiefs to skip Myanmar meeting
Published on 07/09/2023
» Several Southeast Asian air force commanders plan to shun an upcoming meeting chaired by Myanmar’s military rulers but Thailand will be represented at the talks.
Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31
AFP, Published on 16/08/2023
» HPAKANT - The death toll from a landslide at an unregulated jade mine in a remote part of Myanmar has hit at least 31, with eight people still missing, rescuers said Wednesday.
Waiting to go home: 48,000 evacuated in Myanmar floods
Published on 13/08/2023
» A baby slept peacefully under a mosquito net oblivious to hundreds of evacuated flood victims lined up for food at a monastery in Myanmar on Saturday, all waiting for water levels to recede before they can return home.
Five dead, 40,000 evacuated in flood-hit Myanmar
AFP, Published on 11/08/2023
» YANGON: Floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains have killed five people and forced the evacuation of around 40,000 others in Myanmar, officials said Friday.