Myanmar military’s ‘ceasefire’ follows a pattern of ruling generals exploiting disasters to shore up control
Thousands were killed in 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Yet military generals were slow to agree to pause in civil war fighting, ...
In Myanmar, Aftershocks and Military Airstrikes Terrorize Residents
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,600 people, while the government continued its ...
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The Myanmar conflict: How US-Russia dynamics could favor China
Beijing could appear as a more appealing option to ethnic resistance groups in Myanmar’s civil war, especially given the ...
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises: 'No rescue workers in sight'
The magnitude 7.7 quake Friday rocked an impoverished Southeast Asian nation already beleaguered by years of civil war.
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Why the West doesn’t understand Burma
The earthquake that struck Burma and its neighbouring countries on Friday has caused an immense human tragedy. Centring on ...
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Myanmar's Junta Criticized for Airstrikes Amid Earthquake Devastation
Myanmar's military government is under fire for conducting airstrikes on villages affected by a recent earthquake, which has ...
NGO: Myanmar scam centres thriving despite quake and crackdown
Scam centres in Myanmar continue to operate freely despite the recent devastating earthquake, as well as efforts by Thailand ...
Myanmar’s civil war: How shifting US-Russia ties could tip balance and hand China a greater role
But a rushed ceasefire born of necessity does not equate to a lasting solution. As such, the shifting geopolitics of Russia, the U.S. and China may impact Myanmar’s civil war – but it will do little ...
Aid efforts intensify after deadly Myanmar-Thailand quake
India and China have sent relief supplies as well as rescue personnel. The Red Cross and Red Crescent launched an appeal for ...