Tag: Burma
ASEAN “deeply concerned” by the escalation of the conflict in Myawaddy
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed its “ deep » concern over the intensification of the civil conflict in Burma, which recently culminated with the capture of a…
rebels take control of key town on Thai border
Rebels from the Karen ethnic group have seized one of the country’s main cities, on the Thai border, a gateway to the rest of Southeast Asia. A new setback for…
military parade for the ruling junta
The Burmese junta, weakened after a series of setbacks against its opponents, is showing off its strength this Wednesday March 27 with a parade marking National Armed Forces Day, against…
two-year military service becomes compulsory for men and women
Burma, engulfed in civil war since the military putsch just three years ago, now imposes compulsory military service of at least two years on men and women. This is the…
“We hope that this year will be the year of freedom”
Three years after its coup d’état, the Burmese junta seems more weakened than ever after a vast offensive – at the end of October 2023 – by armed groups who…
Argentina, Burma, Liberia… The geopolitical hopes of 2024 – L’Express
The year 2024, which sees the continuation of two deadly wars watched by the whole world, in Ukraine and Gaza, promises to be particularly eventful. In the coming months, the…
The Burmese rebellion has captured the town of Laukkaing, near the border with China
This was one of the major objectives stated by rebel groups in eastern Burma. One more slap in the face inflicted on the military junta, routed since the start of…
UN calls for rescue of 185 Rohingya refugees adrift in Indian Ocean
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees launched an urgent appeal on Saturday, December 23, to rescue 185 Rohingya, whose makeshift boat was last spotted off the coast of the…
In Burma, the shadow of China behind the opposition offensive – L’Express
The video footage, shot by the Karenni rebels, is previously unpublished. A few meters from the gate of Loikaw University, capital of Kayah State, their commander harangues the soldiers of…
junta leader calls for political settlement
The rebel coalition continues its incursions and continues to gain ground against the Burmese army in several regions of the country. The regime, placed on the defensive, has just made…