Over one-third of Myanmar’s population to need aid by 2025: UNOCHA
Nearly 2 million made vulnerable this year, driven largely by conflict and disaster displacement.
Myanmar appoints new defense minister as army struggles
The new minister has a crisis in Rakhine state to contend with and will oversee security for an election next year.
Myanmar military defends Bhamo with bombing blitz, residents say
China presses rebels to talk but junta forces are also being pressed in west and east.
Myanmar and Thailand to discuss disputed militia posts on border
The ethnic Wa militia’s refusal to abandon its nine outposts has raised fears of conflict with Thailand.
Lao teen freed from scam center now at trafficking victims facility in Thailand
The young woman told RFA earlier this month that she was forced to work at an online scam center in Myanmar.
Myanmar’s junta reinforcing troops in 3 Rakhine towns ahead of expected rebel attacks
The other 2 remaining townships it controls in the state are already under siege by the Arakan Army.
Junta forces are mobilizing in central Myanmar amid Shan state ceasefire, rebel say
Airstrikes have intensified in recent weeks in Mandalay, Sagaing and Magway regions, officials say.
Myanmar rebels capture major military base in west, group says
The fall of the base will be a major blow for the junta days after it appointed a new defense minister.
Myanmar court suspends jail sentences for Thai fishermen
Another 27 Myanmar crew members jailed for 4 years, group says.
Sources: Junta representatives, leaders of rebel group in talks in China
Negotiations between the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the military began on Sunday in Kunming.
