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Myanmar Junta Troops Permitted to Loot Civilian Homes as ‘Spoils of War’: Defector

Houses in Shan and Karenni states are reportedly being stripped of motorbikes, sewing machines, refrigerators, generators and ...
The Irrawaddy

Residents Say Both Myanmar Junta and KIA Are Forcibly Recruiting in Hpakant

A KIA official admitted isolated abductions are occurring but said it was not the group’s policy; resistance fighters say they face mounting strain in manpower, supplies.
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KIA Seizes Camps From Myanmar Military in Bhamo, Waingmaw

The ethnic armed group has gained ground near the Kachin State capital and along a key route to the Chinese border.
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KNU Braces for Battle as Myanmar Junta Troops Mass in Northern Karen State

Up to 20,000 residents of Hpapun District flee their homes ahead of a regime offensive aimed at reclaiming territory along the Thai border.
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Myanmar Junta Accused of ‘Famine Warfare’ as Hunger Grips Karenni State

An estimated 250,000 people displaced by military offensives face worsening food shortages amid blockades, according to aid ...
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Has the U.S. Interest in Myanmar Grown Under Trump?

In today’s Editorial Talk, we look at U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest antics and wonder if his hunger for rare earths could sway U.S. policy in ...