Myanmar's junta turns to Russia for support in civil war
Myanmar's embattled junta has boosted its ties with Russia, which has been a longtime military backer. Now that the junta's leader has met with Vladimir Putin, more high-tech drones could soon enter ...
Myanmar’s military rule is crippling hope for young people like never before
In February 2024, Myanmar’s junta declared mandatory military service for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27. Those ...
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Will Trump Seek to Engage With the Myanmar Junta?
Given the US president’s closeness to regime ally Russia, and the EU’s priority in Ukraine, Myanmar’s pro-democracy forces ...
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Arakan Army Threatens Myanmar Junta Naval Base at Sittwe
The armed group continues to advance around the Rakhine State capital as the regime reinforces the city and the major Min Gan ...