Bangkok, Thailand – An ex-British soldier and an American fighter are among a small but growing number of foreigners training and fighting alongside anti-coup forces…
The number of people in Myanmar forced from their homes by the conflict now exceeds more than 3 million in what the United Nations has…
United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified. The number of people in Myanmar…
Mae Sot, Thailand – On April 11, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of Myanmar’s Karen National Union (KNU) a staunch opponent…
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops. Fighting has broken out between the Myanmar military…
Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year’s traditional New Year holiday. Myanmar’s jailed former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has…
NewsFeedForced conscription into the military is the latest tactic Myanmar’s military-led government is using to target the persecuted Rohingya population.Published On 16 Apr 202416 Apr…
Thingyan is is celebrated at the same time as many other New Years in the region. Thingyan historically marked the changing of the year by the sun…
Foreign Minister Parnpree arrives in Mae Sot to review measures to deal with people fleeing fighting across frontier. Thailand’s foreign minister is visiting a border…
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOKAnti-coup fighters say they’ve taken control of the eastern border town, sending the last soldiers scurrying to withdraw. The town of Myawaddy has always…
Bangkok, Thailand – Singapore has responded to United Nations pressure by cracking down on sales of weapons through its territory to Myanmar, delivering a serious…
Zokhawthar, Mizoram, India – For 61-year-old Vanlalchaka, the past few weeks have been filled with anxiety. In the northeastern Indian border village of Zokhawthar, perched…
Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 coup. Some 200 Myanmar soldiers have withdrawn to the so-called…
Rebel groups have made several gains against military rulers in recent weeks. Myanmar’s military government has suffered significant defeats at the hands of anti-coup opposition…
Shadow government says attack aims to undermine military rulers and show generals they have nowhere to hide. Myanmar’s main pro-democracy opposition group says its armed…
In short: A rare drone attack on Myanmar's military-built capital has been claimed by groups opposing the army.The pro-democracy National Unity Government says the attack focused…
NewsFeedThousands of young people are fleeing Myanmar any way they can to avoid being conscripted into the military.Published On 27 Mar 202427 Mar 2024 Source…
Coup leader told troops young people were being ‘tricked’ into joining resistance and claimed foreign interference. Myanmar’s army chief Min Aung Hlaing has claimed young…
The Myanmar military will mark Armed Forces Day on Wednesday with its usual parade in the purpose-built capital of Naypyidaw. Thousands of armed troops from…
In 1886, Myanmar (then called Burma) came under British control. From the earliest days of colonisation, there was a strong feeling of resentment against the rule…