MAE SOT, Thailand – The Thai foreign minister expressed concern on Friday over Myanmar’s military response to losing an important border trading town. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara emphasized the need for restraint from the military authorities in Myanmar. The loss of control of the town to ethnic guerrillas raised tensions in the region. The swift departure of … Read more
Residents of Myawaddy, Myanmar fled to neighboring Thailand on Tuesday as explosions and gunfire echoed in the trade hub. The exodus followed the seizure of a key military base by the Karen National Union (KNU), an ethnic minority armed group. The KNU claimed to have taken control of the military base located 10 kilometers west … Read more
Myanmar, a country plagued by ongoing conflict and political unrest since the military coup in 2021, has seen a drastic increase in civilian casualties due to landmines and explosive ordnance. According to the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, the number of casualties, including children, more than doubled last year, reaching a grim total of 1,052. This … Read more
Beijing, China – China has lodged a complaint with Myanmar following an incident where stray artillery shells caused injury to five people. The incident occurred in the Yunnan province, near the border with Myanmar. The affected individuals were reportedly hurt while working in their fields. The Chinese government has expressed concern over the incident and … Read more