Mae Sot, Thailand – Tensions are high as Myanmar’s military authorities face the loss of an important border trading town to their opponents. The town of Myawaddy, located across the river from Mae Sot in Thailand, fell to the guerrillas of the ethnic Karen National Union and their allies, the pro-democracy People’s Defense Forces. Amidst … Read more
MAE SOT, Thailand – Amid recent turmoil in Myanmar, Thailand’s foreign minister emphasized the importance of peace and dialogue with Myanmar’s military authorities. This comes after the loss of a key border trading town to opposing forces, sparking concerns of potential retaliatory violence. The town of Myawaddy, located near Mae Sot in Thailand, fell to … Read more
Kiev, Ukraine – The head of the UN atomic watchdog, Rafael Grossi, has called for “maximum military restraint” following a series of powerful explosions near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine this week. This comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of jeopardizing the safety of the … Read more