- Myanmar
Airstrike on Rakhine market kills 18 as junta steps up attacks in AA-held areas
Bombs hit Yoe Ngu village in Ponnagyun Township, setting fire to stalls and killing children and elderly residents, as locals say there was no Arakan Army presence in the area
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Junta sets dates to convene parliament after contested election
Lower and upper houses will meet in mid-March following a military-run vote that handed the USDP 81 percent of elected seats, fueling speculation Min Aung Hlaing could seek the presidency
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Junta troops advance into western Pale Township in wake of Bo Nagar surrender
The former resistance leader’s apparent defection last week has raised security concerns for other anti-regime groups in the area
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Head of BNRA resistance group turns himself over to Myanmar military: NUG
The junta reportedly sent a helicopter to pick up the leader of an independent resistance group after clashes between his fighters and the People’s Defence Forces (PDF) commanded by the National Unity Government (NUG)
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Junta pushes to revive Mandalay gold mine tied to sanctioned tycoon
Following a year under resistance control, the military backs renewed operations at a lucrative site linked to former regional chief Maung Ko
