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KIA drone strike kills Myanmar junta troops near Hpakant
The regime forces were reportedly preparing to launch an offensive on a KIA-controlled village when they came under attack
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UN special envoy to visit Myanmar amid junta push for international legitimacy
It will be Julie Bishop’s fourth visit to the country in her UN role, and her first since the regime’s formation of a nominally civilian administration
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Buddhist abbot detained, beaten for defying Myanmar junta ally in Kachin State
The abbot was taken into regime custody last week for refusing to allow the Shanni Nationalities Army to station troops at his monastery
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Weekly Newsletter May 15, 2026
What to watch for in Myanmar This week, all eyes are on western Myanmar, particularly along the border between Magway Region and Chin State—an area that bridges the country’s central heartland and the ethnic regions that lie beyond the Chin Hills. The regime has massively increased its military presence here, apparently in preparation for a bid to retake southern Chin State, which is entirely under the control of the Chin Brotherhood and its. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in
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AA joins clashes in northern Sagaing, as resistance fights to secure key stronghold
The group’s involvement in recent attacks on junta troops in Katha Township highlights growing cooperation among resistance forces
