The seizure of the military’s northeastern command post gives the resistance control of a city and airport on a crucial trade corridor to China.
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Why the War in Myanmar Matters
A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.
Rebels Gain Ground from Military Junta in Myanmar
An offensive by an alliance of armed ethnic groups based in the north has seized key towns, galvanized groups elsewhere and spotlighted the military’s weakness.
In Myanmar, Atrocities Rise as Army Comes Under Pressure
The rebellion against military rule is gaining strength, and analysts say soldiers are responding with increased brutality.
Victims of Myanmar’s Army Speak
The military’s brutal practices go beyond killing protesters. Its soldiers have systematically raped women and forced villagers to be their human shields.