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Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA)

Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Brigadier Generals to Death for Kokang Surrender

Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Brigadier Generals to Death for Kokang Surrender

By Sebastian Strangio
The sentences come at a time of growing discontent with the leadership of junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing.

Myanmar Military Breaks China-Brokered Ceasefire, Resistance Groups Say

Myanmar Military Breaks China-Brokered Ceasefire, Resistance Groups Say

By Sebastian Strangio
The collapse of the agreement brokered in Kunming on Friday demonstrates the limits of Chinese influence in northern Myanmar.
Chinese Official Meets Myanmar Junta Chief as Rebels Capture Key Town

Chinese Official Meets Myanmar Junta Chief as Rebels Capture Key Town

By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides pledged to "jointly maintain peace and stability on the China-Myanmar border" and fight telecom scam operations.

Myanmar Junta Forces in Laukkai Surrender to MNDAA, Reports Claim

Myanmar Junta Forces in Laukkai Surrender to MNDAA, Reports Claim

By Sebastian Strangio
If confirmed, the fall of the capital of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone would mark a significant defeat for the military junta that seized power in February 2021.

Good Rebels or Good Timing?: Myanmar’s MNDAA and Operation 1027

Good Rebels or Good Timing?: Myanmar’s MNDAA and Operation 1027

By Yaolong Xian
The rebel group has shed its reputation as an opium trafficking syndicate and pledged itself to the Spring Revolution. Is its transformation more than skin deep?

Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups Draw Allegations of Forced Recruitment

Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups Draw Allegations of Forced Recruitment

By Naw Theresa
There are many undercurrents to Myanmar’s civil war, and more inconvenient truths will emerge as the fighting escalates.

Myanmar Resistance Forces Seize Another China Border Crossing

Myanmar Resistance Forces Seize Another China Border Crossing

By Sebastian Strangio
The MNDAA's reported capture of the Yanlonkyaing border gate marks a further step toward its reconquest of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone in northern Shan State.
Myanmar Ethnic Alliance Continues Gains, Despite China-Brokered Ceasefire

Myanmar Ethnic Alliance Continues Gains, Despite China-Brokered Ceasefire

By Sebastian Strangio
A day after Beijing announced the negotiated ceasefire, resistance forces were reported to have seized a key town and border trade zone.

Myanmar Military, Resistance Alliance Participate in China-Brokered Talks

Myanmar Military, Resistance Alliance Participate in China-Brokered Talks

By Sebastian Strangio
A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry hailed the "positive results" of the talks, but a lasting peace is unlikely.

No, China Is Not Intervening in Myanmar’s Civil War

No, China Is Not Intervening in Myanmar’s Civil War

By Nian Peng
Contrary to some speculation, Beijing is not supporting the ongoing rebel offensive in Shan State.

Myanmar Resistance Alliance Claims Capture of Fourth China Border Gate

Myanmar Resistance Alliance Claims Capture of Fourth China Border Gate

By Sebastian Strangio
The capture of the Kyin San Kyawt border gate came as the Chinese military launched live-fire drills along the two countries' border.
‘Operation 1027’: The End of the Beginning of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution

‘Operation 1027’: The End of the Beginning of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution

By Htet Min Lwin and Thiha Wint Aung
The dramatic events of the past month reflect the junta's waning legitimacy, but the battle for the country's future is only just beginning.

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