The fall of Myawaddy, a major hub of overland trade between Myanmar and Thailand, could have significant ramifications for the course of the country’s conflict.
In a major setback for Myanmar's military, rebel forces have claimed to have captured a key town near the Thai border. It is the latest in a string of defeats, as the army battles ethnic armed groups on multiple fronts. The Karen National Union, which has long fought against the military, said it has been leading the a
The impending fall of the border town of Myawaddy to ethnic Karen rebels has raised fears of junta air attacks that could drive thousands of civilians into Thailand.