China says it brokered a ceasefire between Myanmar army and an ethnic rebel group
2 months ago

China says it brokered a ceasefire between Myanmar army and an ethnic rebel group

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government and a major ethnic rebel group in the country’s northeast have signed a formal ceasefire agreement, mediator China said Monday. China is the most important foreign ally of Myanmar’s military rulers, who took power after ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. China originally appeared to give tacit support to the offensive when it seemed to aid its goal of eradicating illegal gambling and internet scam operations organized by ethnic Chinese gangsters in northeastern Myanmar. The ethnic rebels have been fighting for decades for greater autonomy from Myanmar’s central government and are loosely allied with the People’s Defense Force, the pro-democracy armed resistance formed after the army’s 2021 takeover.

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Myanmar rebel groups merge in Mizoram in presence of CM Lalduhoma
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Myanmar rebel groups merge in Mizoram in presence of CM Lalduhoma

Firstpost  

Two Chin rebel groups have merged in Mizoram in the presence of Chief Minister Lalduhoma to mount united resistance against the Myanmarese military regime With the impending disaster of starvation and the ongoing conflict and migration, it is only reasonable to expect India’s northeastern borders to be burdened with the fallout of Myanmar’s internal issues. Reuters Two Myanmarese rebel groups …

Resolving regional conflicts as a true force in the pursuit of peace
2 months ago

Resolving regional conflicts as a true force in the pursuit of peace

China Daily  

The more China develops, the greater will be its ability to help resolve regional and global conflicts and contribute to regional and world peace and development. This is no tall claim, there are countless examples, the most recent being the signing of a formal ceasefire agreement in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, between the Myanmar government and Kokang's Myanmar National …

China brokers ceasefire between Myanmar military and rebel group
2 months ago

China brokers ceasefire between Myanmar military and rebel group

ABC  

A major ethnic rebel group and Myanmar's military government have signed a ceasefire agreement mediated by China, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. The ceasefire between the military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, which has seized large tracts of territory along the border with China, came into effect on Saturday. China is the most important foreign ally of …

Myanmar military, minority armed group agree ceasefire, China says
2 months ago

Myanmar military, minority armed group agree ceasefire, China says

The Hindu  

The Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army signed a formal agreement for a ceasefire that began on Saturday, China's Foreign Ministry said, halting fighting near the border of both countries. The two sides held talks in China's southwestern city of Kunming where they thanked Beijing for its efforts to promote peace, ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during …

China mediates at successful Myanmar peace talks
2 months ago

China mediates at successful Myanmar peace talks

China Daily  

China mediated as Myanmar's government held the seventh round of peace talks with the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the sides signed a formal ceasefire agreement that began on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday. The talks were held in mid-January, in China's southwestern city of Kunming, where the two sides thanked Beijing for its efforts to promote …

China to deploy forces in Myanmar amid threat to its investments from rebels
3 months, 1 week ago

China to deploy forces in Myanmar amid threat to its investments from rebels

India Today  

China is planning to deploy private security forces to protect its investments and personnel in Myanmar, replicating the approach it has taken in Pakistan, amid growing unrest and anti-China sentiment among rebel groups in the country. According to intelligence reports, China and Myanmar's military are collaborating to establish a joint security firm aimed at safeguarding Chinese projects and workers. Last …

Ramification | China’s changing colours in Myanmar should ring bells in Delhi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ramification | China’s changing colours in Myanmar should ring bells in Delhi

Firstpost  

China is not only fearing its investments in Myanmar, which are being jeopardised because of the Tatmadaw’s inability to protect Chinese assets, but also the growing proximity of ethnic armed organisations to the West-supported National Unity Government It is said that China’s frustration was with the Tatmadaw’s inability to control cybercrime, cyber slavery, trafficking, money laundering, and illicit gambling that …

World trusts Beijing as mediator for resolving conflicts peacefully
3 months, 2 weeks ago

World trusts Beijing as mediator for resolving conflicts peacefully

China Daily  

Tourists congregate at the Bund area of Shanghai. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, an ethnic resistance group, affirmed this when it issued a statement on Tuesday declaring an immediate ceasefire and offering to begin peace talks with the Myanmar army under Chinese mediation. Thanks to China's continuous mediation, the representatives of the Myanmar army and Kokang and two other …

Armed ethnic rebels in northeast Myanmar declare ceasefire and seek talks with military government
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Armed ethnic rebels in northeast Myanmar declare ceasefire and seek talks with military government

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A major ethnic rebel group in Myanmar has announced a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military and called for a dialogue under Chinese auspices to help restore peace in the country’s northeast. The announcement Tuesday by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, or MNDAA, came a week after its battlefield ally, the Ta’ang National Liberation …

Myanmar junta chief discusses civil war with Li Qiang on first China visit since 2021 coup
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Myanmar junta chief discusses civil war with Li Qiang on first China visit since 2021 coup

Firstpost  

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in the southwestern city of Kunming Min Aung Hlaing and said that the military was ready for peace if armed groups would engage Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing meet in Kunming on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. On his first visit to China …

Myanmar's Military Chief to Visit China in a Show of Strength and Concern
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Myanmar's Military Chief to Visit China in a Show of Strength and Concern

Associated Press  

Myanmar's military leader will visit China this week for several regional meetings and state-level talks, amid concerns about instability in the region. The visit comes as Myanmar's army has suffered major battlefield defeats in recent months, and China is concerned about the impact on its strategic and economic interests in the country.

Head of Myanmar's military government to visit close ally China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Head of Myanmar's military government to visit close ally China

The Independent  

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A year of attacks by Myanmar's resistance has pushed the military regime close to the brink
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A year of attacks by Myanmar's resistance has pushed the military regime close to the brink

The Independent  

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Chinese army conducts armed patrols near Myanmar border to 'maintain security'
7 months ago

Chinese army conducts armed patrols near Myanmar border to 'maintain security'

India Today  

China's military said on Monday it had organised army units and joint air-ground police patrols near the Myanmar border to maintain security and stability as fighting between Myanmar's ruling junta and rebel forces escalates. The Southern Theater of the Chinese People's Liberation Army organised army units to test troops' ability to "quickly move, block and control, and strike together, and …

The different armed groups of Myanmar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The different armed groups of Myanmar

The Hindu  

The Myanmar military’s coup d’état in 2021 has brought about a seismic shift in the country’s politics. The Brotherhood Alliance — comprising the Arakan Army, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army — has demonstrated prowess in holding onto territory after making rapid territorial gains. Recently, Myanmar’s former president Thein Sein and Gen Soe Win, …

Myanmar junta, ethnic armed group claim control of military regional HQ
8 months ago

Myanmar junta, ethnic armed group claim control of military regional HQ

The Hindu  

Myanmar's junta and an ethnic minority armed group both claimed on July 25 they were in control of a town and regional military command in northern Shan state following days of clashes. Fighting has rocked the town of Lashio, home to the military's northeastern command, since July 3 when an alliance of ethnic armed groups renewed an offensive against junta …

New players emerge in fighting in Myanmar's northeast, as powerful ethnic militias intervene
8 months, 1 week ago

New players emerge in fighting in Myanmar's northeast, as powerful ethnic militias intervene

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Recently renewed combat in northeastern …

New players emerge in fighting in Myanmar’s northeast, as powerful ethnic militias intervene
8 months, 1 week ago

New players emerge in fighting in Myanmar’s northeast, as powerful ethnic militias intervene

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Recently renewed combat in northeastern Myanmar between troops of the military government and ethnic minority militias has in the past few days become more complicated, as two minority groups not previously involved in the fighting stepped into the fray, claiming to act as a third force for stability. The intervention of the powerful fighting forces of the United …

Myanmar’s ethnic rebels say they captured an airport in a new setback for the military government
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Myanmar’s ethnic rebels say they captured an airport in a new setback for the military government

The Hindu  

One of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic minority groups battling the military government said it captured an airport serving the country’s top world-class beach resort, marking the first time resistance forces have seized such a facility. The Arakan Army is the military wing of the Buddhist Rakhine ethnic group in Rakhine state, where they are the majority and seek autonomy from …

Myanmar’s ethnic rebels say they captured an airport in a new setback for the military government
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Myanmar’s ethnic rebels say they captured an airport in a new setback for the military government

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — One of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic minority groups battling the military government said it captured an airport serving the country’s top world-class beach resort, marking the first time resistance forces have seized such a facility. The Arakan Army is the military wing of the Buddhist Rakhine ethnic group in Rakhine state, where they are the majority and seek …

Junta under pressure as fierce fighting breaks out in northeastern Myanmar
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Junta under pressure as fierce fighting breaks out in northeastern Myanmar

The Hindu  

New fighting has broken out in northeastern Myanmar, bringing an end to a Chinese-brokered ceasefire and putting pressure on the military regime as it faces attacks from resistance forces on multiple fronts in the country’s civil war. The Ta’ang National Liberation Army, one of three powerful militias that launched a surprise joint offensive last October, renewed its attacks on regime …

Ramification | Conflict, compromise or chaos: The bleak future of Myanmar
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ramification | Conflict, compromise or chaos: The bleak future of Myanmar

Firstpost  

Three years after the military coup in Myanmar, Operation 1027 was launched against the military junta by the Three Brotherhood Alliance in the northern part of Shan State. This was perhaps one of the rare occasions in the troubled history of Myanmar where Ethnic Armed Organisations from various groups came together in a meticulously coordinated attack against the junta. Since …

The Beginning of the End for Myanmar’s Military Junta?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Beginning of the End for Myanmar’s Military Junta?

The Diplomat  

As the monsoon rains begin to set in across Myanmar this month, soaking the country’s battlefields, the generals in Naypyidaw will have a moment to look back on a dry season of disastrous defeats. The reversals have flowed inexorably since late October, when the Three Brotherhood Alliance of ethnic armed groups launched Operation 1027, a broad offensive against junta positions …

Myanmar’s civil war and India’s interests
1 year, 1 month ago

Myanmar’s civil war and India’s interests

The Hindu  

In February 2021, when the Myanmar military leaders ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, they anticipated a resistance movement that would subside in a few months. A few weeks ago, the Arakan Army captured Paletwa in the Chin State which lies on Myanmar’s western borders with Bangladesh and India. India’s stake The developments in Paletwa will also …

A closer look at Myanmar’s discontent
1 year, 1 month ago

A closer look at Myanmar’s discontent

The Hindu  

In February, it will be three years since the army seized power in Myanmar, overthrowing a democratically elected government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi. The fragile peace between major ethnic armed organisations and the military collapsed, as the former’s objective of establishing federal democracy was no longer feasible under army dictatorship. Last October, an alliance of the Arakan Army, …

Tensions simmering in the South China Sea and violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over ASEAN chair
1 year, 2 months ago

Tensions simmering in the South China Sea and violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over ASEAN chair

The Independent  

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What is Myanmar’s Three Brotherhood Alliance that’s resisting the military?
1 year, 2 months ago

What is Myanmar’s Three Brotherhood Alliance that’s resisting the military?

Al Jazeera  

The alliance has seen recent gains over military troops, but its successes are limited. The Arakan Army, an armed ethnic group in Myanmar, said it seized control of a strategic trade town in the west this week, dealing a blow to the generals who led a coup in 2021, and adding to a list of recent army defeats in the …

Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh: Report

Hindustan Times  

An ethnic armed group in Myanmar has taken control of a town bordering India and Bangladesh, reported news agency Reuters on Monday. Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh: Report The group, known as the Arakan Army, on Sunday night said it had conquered Paletwa, a port town on the Kaladan River that is key to trade …

Myanmar rebel alliance agrees to ceasefire with ruling military
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar rebel alliance agrees to ceasefire with ruling military

ABC  

Myanmar's military has reached a ceasefire agreement with an alliance of ethnic minority guerilla groups it has been battling in the country's north-east, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday. Key points: The military agreed to stop aerial bombing and artillery shelling in northern Shan state that borders China Myanmar media said the ceasefire would not apply to fighting in …

China brokers truce in northern Myanmar, no let up in fighting in other areas
1 year, 2 months ago

China brokers truce in northern Myanmar, no let up in fighting in other areas

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Further gains by Myanmar’s anti-junta groups in recent weeks, including resistance fighters overrunning 440 military posts, have added to worries about the fragile security situation in the neighbouring country impacting India’s strategic northeastern region, people familiar with the matter said. Three powerful anti-junta groups hat launched an offensive against the military last October agreed to a temporary ceasefire …

Myanmar’s military says it and ethnic guerrilla groups have agreed to an immediate cease-fire
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar’s military says it and ethnic guerrilla groups have agreed to an immediate cease-fire

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Myanmar’s military has reached a cease-fire agreement with an alliance of ethnic minority guerrilla groups it has been battling in the country’s northeast, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday. The agreement was brokered at talks mediated by China on Wednesday and Thursday in Kunming, a Chinese provincial capital about 400 kilometers from the border with Myanmar, Foreign Ministry …

Myanmar military says it has agreed to immediate cease-fire with ethnic guerrilla groups
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar military says it has agreed to immediate cease-fire with ethnic guerrilla groups

LA Times  

A man stands outside homes destroyed by airstrikes on a displacement camp in Laiza, Myanmar. Myanmar’s military has reached a cease-fire agreement with an alliance of ethnic minority guerrilla groups it has been battling in the country’s northeast, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday. The agreement was brokered at talks mediated by China on Wednesday and Thursday in Kunming, a …

Myanmar’s military, ethnic armed groups agree to China-mediated truce
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar’s military, ethnic armed groups agree to China-mediated truce

Al Jazeera  

Both sides agree to cease fighting and not harm residents along Myanmar’s northern border with China. Myanmar’s military, which seized power in a coup nearly three years ago, has agreed to an immediate ceasefire with an alliance of ethnic armed groups whose offensive since October has emerged as the biggest threat to the regime since its power grab. “China hopes …

Myanmar military withdraws from key city on Chinese border: Here’s why
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar military withdraws from key city on Chinese border: Here’s why

Live Mint  

Myanmar's military government has officially acknowledged the withdrawal of its forces from a key city on the northeastern border with China, on January 6. Myanmar government spokesperson Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun stated that the military and local commanders relinquished control of Laukkaing, considering various aspects, including the safety of soldiers' family members. The Three Brotherhood Alliance declared the entire …

Myanmar confirms a key northeastern city on border with China has been seized by an ethnic alliance
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar confirms a key northeastern city on border with China has been seized by an ethnic alliance

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged that it withdrew its forces from a key city on the northeastern border with China after it was taken over by an alliance of ethnic armed groups it has been battling for months. The fall of Laukkaing late Thursday is the biggest in a series of defeats suffered by Myanmar’s military government since …

Myanmar confirms that a key northeastern city near China has been seized by an armed ethnic alliance
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar confirms that a key northeastern city near China has been seized by an armed ethnic alliance

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged …

Myanmar confirms a key northeastern city on border with China has been seized by an ethnic alliance
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar confirms a key northeastern city on border with China has been seized by an ethnic alliance

LA Times  

An alliance of ethnic armed groups in northeastern Myanmar has reportedly seized control of Laukkaing in Shan state, a key city on the border with China. Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged that it withdrew its forces from a key city on the northeastern border with China after it was taken over by an alliance of ethnic armed groups it has …

China asks citizens to evacuate Myanmar border area over security risks
1 year, 2 months ago

China asks citizens to evacuate Myanmar border area over security risks

Al Jazeera  

Fighting continues in restive border area despite Beijing’s attempts to broker truce between military, armed groups. The call on Thursday to evacuate the Laukkai area in the Kokang region, along the countries’ shared border, came as Myanmar’s military battles an alliance of ethnic armed groups fighting to overturn its 2021 coup. Clashes have raged since October across Myanmar’s northern Shan …

Tentative truce shows China’s influence – and its limits – in Myanmar
1 year, 3 months ago

Tentative truce shows China’s influence – and its limits – in Myanmar

Al Jazeera  

Close to the generals and ethnic armed groups who began a major offensive in October, Beijing brought both to the table, but fighting continues. Beijing last week pushed the three powerful ethnic armies – the Arakan Army, the Mandarin-speaking Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army – to agree to a truce after fighters working with …

Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military
1 year, 3 months ago

Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military

The Hindu  

Ethnic minority fighters battling Myanmar's junta said on Saturday they seized a trading hub in Shan state, days after China said it had mediated a temporary ceasefire. Clashes have raged across Myanmar's northern Shan state since the Arakan Army, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta'ang National Liberation Army launched a joint offensive late October. Editorial | Changing …

Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military
1 year, 3 months ago

Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military

Firstpost  

The three allied groups – known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance – say they have captured military positions and border hubs vital for trade with China, posing what analysts say is the biggest military challenge to the junta since it seized power in 2021 Ethnic minority fighters battling Myanmar’s junta said Saturday they seized a trading hub in Shan state, …

Fighting reported to be continuing in northern Myanmar despite China saying it arranged a cease-fire
1 year, 3 months ago

Fighting reported to be continuing in northern Myanmar despite China saying it arranged a cease-fire

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Reports from Myanmar said there was continuing fighting Friday in the northeast of the country between the military government and an alliance of ethnic minority armed groups, even after China announced that the two sides had reached agreement on a cease-fire at meetings it had brokered. Clashes have been raging in the northern part of Myanmar’s Shan state …

Temporary ceasefire agreed after Myanmar rebel forces surround city notorious for online scam operations
1 year, 3 months ago

Temporary ceasefire agreed after Myanmar rebel forces surround city notorious for online scam operations

ABC  

China has reportedly mediated a temporary ceasefire in north-east Myanmar after rebel forces surrounded Laukkai, a border city notorious for cyberscam operations. Key points: The rebel Three Brotherhood Alliance has reaffirmed its commitment to defeat what it called Myanmar's "dictatorship" China has issued arrest warrants for 10 prominent Kokang figures including the region's former chairman Tens of thousands of people …

Myanmar’s military government says China brokered peace talks to de-escalate fighting in northeast
1 year, 3 months ago

Myanmar’s military government says China brokered peace talks to de-escalate fighting in northeast

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government confirmed Monday that it has been holding talks, brokered by China, with representatives of an alliance of ethnic minority armed groups against which it is engaged in fierce combat in the country’s northeast. The alliance’s offensive sparked renewed fighting nationwide on the part of both the pro-democracy Peoples Defense Force and their allies among other …

Myanmar junta chief calls for political solution with ethnic groups
1 year, 3 months ago

Myanmar junta chief calls for political solution with ethnic groups

The Hindu  

Myanmar's junta chief has called on ethnic armed groups battling the military across the country to find a political solution, state media reported on December 5. Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing "warned that if armed organisations keep on being foolish, residents of the relevant regions will suffer bad impacts", according to the Global New Light of Myanmar. Myanmar has more …

Myanmar and China conduct naval drills together as fighting surges in border area
1 year, 3 months ago

Myanmar and China conduct naval drills together as fighting surges in border area

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar and China are conducting naval drills together as the military government in the Southeast Asian nation loses ground in its northeast border region to a coalition of militias that also has strong ties to Beijing. State-run Myanma Alinn newspaper said Wednesday that three Chinese vessels were anchored in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, and that officials from both …

China calls for a cease-fire in Myanmar fighting but will continue its own border drills
1 year, 3 months ago

China calls for a cease-fire in Myanmar fighting but will continue its own border drills

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Beijing called for a cease-fire in Myanmar after a coalition of ethnic fighters seized several crossings along Myanmar’s border with China in the past month. However, China will continue live-firing drills on its side of the frontier aimed at “testing the mobility, border control abilities and firepower capabilities of the military units so that the People’s Liberation Army …

An alliance of Myanmar ethnic groups claim capture of another big trade crossing at Chinese border
1 year, 3 months ago

An alliance of Myanmar ethnic groups claim capture of another big trade crossing at Chinese border

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — An alliance of armed ethnic minority groups that launched a surprise offensive last month against Myanmar’s military has seized a major trading gate on the country’s northeastern border with China, a spokesperson for one of the groups said Sunday. Le Kyar Win, the spokesperson of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, told The Associated Press that the Kyin-San-Kyawt …

War in Myanmar: The Hindu Editorial on the junta and restoring democracy
1 year, 4 months ago

War in Myanmar: The Hindu Editorial on the junta and restoring democracy

The Hindu  

A coordinated offensive by Myanmar’s ethnic rebels against the junta in several parts of the country late last month is the clearest sign yet that the coup regime’s hands are overstretched. The Three Brotherhood Alliance, a coalition of ethnic minority armed groups, has claimed to have made territorial gains on Myanmar’s border with China and dozens of junta forces surrendering. …

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