Aftershocks of Myanmar’s devastating earthquake add new dimension to country’s four-year-long civil war.
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Moments before Myanmar’s deadliest quake in a century, General Zaw Min Tun defended military rule, dismissed war crimes
Forced conscription has failed to change the course of Myanmar’s grinding civil war, and many are refusing to serve.
Under heavy Myanmar air force attacks, Chin rebels pay heavy price for success of ‘Mission Jerusalem’.
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Pressure is building on Myanmar’s rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.
The Sunshine Care Centre has helped hundreds of badly injured fighters from Myanmar’s civil war recover from injuries.
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Al Jazeera visits liberated area in Karen State where establishing a civil administration is the next task for fighters.
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Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) seeks to deal a decisive blow to the country’s military rulers in 2025.
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Muslims join fight under multiethnic leadership as groups once marginalized are embraced by Myanmar’s revolution.
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Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year’s traditional New Year holiday.
Myanmar’s generals aim to make up for recruitment shortfalls and battlefield losses by drafting thousands of civilians.
An alliance of ethnic forces has gained much ground in military-ruled Myanmar, but some fear the movement may splinter.
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Several countries raised questions and concerns over the health of Suu Kyi at ASEAN summit, a US official says.
Life and death on the front lines of fighting in Myanmar’s Kayah state.
