Systematic bombing campaign targeting health infrastructure constitutes war crime, says civilian government.
Mystery surrounds the daily movements of Min Aung Hlaing—and the temporary disappearance of his No. 2—but it is safe to say the circle of those he can trust is shrinking.
The Kachin Independence Army says it now controls the Irrawaddy River route to the Kachin State capital, Myitkyina.
The troops have entered the mountain range between Kawkareik and Myawaddy despite resistance ambushes, but still face a tough fight if they are to reach the border town.
Regime forces say they have retaken Kawkareik town, which controls the road to Myawaddy on the Thai border.
Home affairs minister Lt-General Yar Pyae honored during trip to Beijing for talks to combat border instability and cybercrime operations.
Arakan Army reportedly inflicting heavy casualties on junta troops close to country’s top coastal resort in Rakhine State.
A regime directive says former personnel without disabilities younger than 67 must return to the armed forces with under-55s facing combat duties.
MNDAA arrests seven TNLA soldiers in struggle over administration of Kutkai after liberation from junta control.
He served as Bangkok’s point man on the crisis in Myanmar and negotiated the return of Thais trapped in the Kokang region.
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